First batch of Kindles delivered to Telford hospital thanks to campaign to ease loneliness

Donations have flooded in for the first 20 devices to be delivered to the women’s and children’s centre at PRH thanks to the #Kindlekindness campaign.

Telford & Wrekin Councillors Paul Watling and Raj Mehta delivered the devices to staff at the hospital today.

Residents of Telford and Wrekin have been donating to raise funds to deliver a number of Kindles or similar devices, which will have free library access, to help ease isolation and loneliness for those in care homes across the borough and women and children who are in hospital.

Through the council's #KindleKindness campaign, residents and businesses are being asked to come together and rally to raise £25,000 to buy enough Kindles, or similar devices.

People can donate to the fund now by visiting www.gofundme.com/kindlekindness

Councillor Watling, cabinet member for cooperative communities, engagement and partnerships, said: “The #KindleKindness campaign has seen a fantastic start where we were able to deliver the first 20 devices to women and children at PRH.

“These devices will help patients who are struggling with loneliness and isolation to connect with their family and friends.

“If we can raise £25,000 to buy these devices it would be an incredible achievement and help bring us even closer together as a borough.

“If you can donate visit www.gofundme.com/kindlekindness.”