PUPILS from a Droitwich school were given Christmas gifts this year as part of a local NHS campaign to support deprived children and young people in Worcestershire.
The South Worcestershire Wellbeing and Emotional Support Team (WEST) run by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust spread Christmas cheer by donating gifts to five Worcestershire schools.
Westlands First School pupils were among 150 children who received gifts as part of the campaign.
The WEST team spent two days wrapping the gifts which included a note from Santa.
The other schools who received gifts included Oasis Academy Warndon, Cranham Primary School, Hollymount Primary School and Honeywell Primary.
Brogan Gibbons, operational lead for WEST in Schools said: “I am astounded at the huge success of this initiative, and we have been able to reach more families than we could have imagined.
“To be able to make a difference to so many children at this time of year has reminded myself and the whole team the real spirit of Christmas – giving to those in need.”
Families at Cranham Primary School were also given surplus food donations which ensured they were able to have a proper Christmas dinner.
