As a social enterprise, profits generated by SWFT Clinical Services Ltd can be re-invested back into services that support the health and wellbeing of the populations it services.
As well as supporting NHS led initiatives, this year they wanted to support partner organisations that can be life saving for many.
Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes operate a high valued and worthy service for hospitals across Warwickshire, Solihull, Birmingham and beyond, saving the NHS time and transport costs by delivering lifesaving medical supplies including blood, platelets, samples, X-rays and medical equipment, free of charge. To support patient care, they also deliver drugs where and when they are needed. Made up of a team of volunteers who give their time freely to transport and deliver the vital supplies, it is a great example of how valuable volunteers are to the NHS.
Chrissie Smith, Chair of Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes, said “We are proud to support our NHS, and the generous donation received from SWFT Clinical Services will go towards keeping our fleet on the road, enabling our volunteers to carry out vital work.”
Varadarajan Baskar, Chief Medical Officer at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This service supports us greatly, it helps to relieve pressure on the Trust and helps us ensure patients receive medication they urgently need. As a Trust we are committed to working with partners and recognise the vital role they have. I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the volunteers who give up their time to support us.”
Renchu Hesketh, Chief Executive of SWFT Clinical Services Ltd, said: “The collaboration between SWFT Clinical Services Ltd, the Trust and local partners, like the Warwickshire and Solihull Blood Bikes, is a great example of how a social enterprise can help create new opportunities for working together to benefit our local communities and support healthcare. There’s so much enthusiasm within the company to support opportunities that make a real difference to local people.”
Learn more about SWFT Clinical Services Ltd here, and WSBB’s vital service here.