Superstar music producer and DJ Fatboy Slim (otherwise known as Brighton resident Norman Cook) has encouraged people in Sussex to "chip in", as he put it, for Martlets Hospice on National Fish and Chip Day — that's Friday, June 4.
According to the hospice, Norman has asked us to "celebrate the best chippies of Sussex, by having their favourite seaside takeaway and to also ‘chip in’ with a donation to Martlets."
Staff reported that many fish and chip shops have supported the scheme, with collecting tins and window displays.
Martlets also established a ‘Chip in’ page on its website https://www.martlets.org.uk/fish-and-chip-day for visitors to donate the price of a takeaway to help the charity raise funds for care.
At the Martlets inpatient unit in Hove, ward manager Graham Turner said:
“Across our community Martlets cares for patients with terminal illness and supports their families in their own homes and also at our specialist inpatient unit in Hove.
"Despite having to cope with Covid-19, the inpatient unit has a wonderful atmosphere and although we are caring for patients with life-limiting conditions we want to celebrate life and for families to cherish the time they have together in a relaxed environment.
"Before Covid-19 we even hosted weddings at our hospice and encouraged families to bring their beloved pets to visit.
"We were also able to host family celebrations with relatives enjoying a beer or glass of wine (or two) and to order in takeaways.
"We’re very happy to now be able to offer our takeaways again - and of course people here always love a fish and chip supper living by the sea as we do!"
Norman Cook added:
"I have seen first-hand the amazing work that Martlets does, and know that as a frontline healthcare provider they have had to work incredibly hard during this pandemic to care for local people.
"I would love people to take the opportunity this National Fish and Chip Day to celebrate our local community and everything that goes in to making this a special place to live.
"Enjoy some fish and chips and ‘chip in’ to donate and help the nurses at Martlets keep caring for local residents.”
Martlets describes itself as a charity that provides terminally ill people in Brighton and Hove, and surrounding areas, with the very best care and support.
- Most people receive care from Martlets in their own homes.
- Outpatients also visit the hospice for pain relief, physiotherapy, counselling, welfare advice and social activities.
- Others choose to spend their final days at the hospice, or to stay as inpatients for respite care or symptom management.
- Martlets also offers a comprehensive bereavement service to patients’ families and close friends.
- This includes counselling, remembrance events and social evenings.
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