A housebuilder has partnered with a Thornbury charity to provide care packages to NHS staff.

In recognition of Brain Tumour Awareness Month, which took place throughout March, Miller Homes and Brain Tumour Support gave the gifts to Gloucestershire NHS neurological clinical nurse specialists.

Miller Homes donated £500 to the charity which went towards the provision of 25 care packages, which included chocolate, speciality tea bags, bubble bath and other self-care items such as handmade soap, face masks and lip care.

Martyn Grimes, operations director for Miller Homes West Midlands, said: “We’re honoured to have been able to partner with Brain Tumour Support in this gesture of thanks to the hardworking and selfless doctors and nurses working on the neurological units of NHS Hospitals in the area.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has placed enormous pressure on existing services, diagnoses and treatments, and has highlighted the importance of supporting those who take care of us. Through the care box initiative, we're delighted to show our support of both Brain Tumour Support and the NHS.

“This year, especially, self-care has also never been more important. So, we’re proud to be able to do our bit to help provide these dedicated individuals with a care box that will hopefully make them smile and feel appreciated.”

Tina Mitchell-Skinner, CEO of Brain Tumour Support, said: “I continue to be overwhelmed by the wonderful work the hospital neuro teams have carried out during this pandemic.

"The Brain Tumour Support care boxes are just a small way of showing the NHS staff how much they mean to us as a charity.

"They also represent a hope for the future where we can continue to work together to improve the lives of patients and their families who have been affected by brain tumours.

“We are incredibly grateful to Miller Homes for their generosity in sponsoring this initiative and making it possible.”

Miller Homes is building 213 houses as part of a 350-home development known as Cleve Wood, located at Cleve Park off Morton Way.

For more information visit millerhomes.co.uk.

To find out more about Brain Tumour Support visit braintumoursupport.co.uk