Astune Rise care home in Eston, near Middlesbrough has proudly ‘done its bit’ to help people affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

The home appealed to family, friends and the local community to donate toiletries and baby supplies to be taken to a local hub for transportation to the Ukraine border where women and children are in desperate need of everyday items.

Caroline Bowstead, manager at Astune Rise said: “Everyone at Astune Rise has been moved to tears witnessing the awful scenes in Ukraine and the plight of the millions of refugees.

“We might just be a small care home in Eston but we’ve got a big heart and wanted to do our bit to help.

“As we knew they would everyone rallied round, and we will now make sure the things that were donated go to exactly where they are needed.”

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Notes to editors:

Popular Care is a care home provider established in 2006 with homes across the North East of England and Scotland. It operates four homes, caring for those in need of residential, nursing, respite and palliative care with additional experience in learning difficulties, and specialist illnesses such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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