Oxford Hospitals Charity has received £122,500 from the national charity campaign support by Captain Tom Moore.

The donation from NHS Charities Together, along with support from local fundraisers and businesses, has helped the charity support NHS staff and patients during the coronavirus pandemic.

This has included hundreds of home monitors for children with cystic fibrosis, breathing problems and heart conditions, as well as meals and support for hospital staff.

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NHS Charities Together launched an urgent Covid appeal in March, with Captain Tom raising more than £32m alone by walking 100 lengths of his garden. Donations to the major appeal are being distributed to NHS charities across the UK. Douglas Graham, chief executive of Oxford Hospitals Charity said: “We have been a member charity of NHS Charities Together for many years, and have been utterly bowled over by their tremendous support for local charities like ours in recent months.

"The organisation really captured the mood of the nation and inspired thousands of individuals and businesses to actively show their support for the NHS during these difficult days."