National ‘Elf Service Day
Get your free fundraising pack
Ready to get dressed up, spread some Christmas cheer and raise some money to support NHS Lothian patients, families and staff? We’ve got you covered. Download your complimentary fundraising pack below for a successful, fun and festive event.
Inside your FREE National ‘Elf Service Day pack, you’ll discover:
- National ‘Elf Service Day Event Poster: Just put in the details of your event, and pop it up at work, school or in your community to let everyone know you’re taking part and how they can support you.
- Elfie Selfie Accessories: Perfect for snapping and sharing your festive look – Tag your photos, challenge your friends, and spread some seasonal cheer!
- Find your inner elf: A fun activity to help you discover your elf name and get into the spirit of the day. Insist that your family, friends and colleagues only call you that for the day. Anyone who fails pays a fine, boosting your fundraising efforts!
- Festive Quiz: Test the festive knowledge of your crew with our fun quiz! Sell the quiz sheet at your event for £2 each and raise more funds.
- Guess the weight of the present game: A ready-made mini fundraiser to boost donations on the day of your event and get everyone feeling involved.
- A How to Guide: Step-by-step instructions to make your National ‘Elf Service Day easy, stress-free and full of joy.
- Top tips and tools to maximise your fundraising efforts: Tried-and-tested ideas to help you raise as much as possible — whether you’re going solo or teaming up.
Plus, you’ll get a festive money box to make collecting donations on the day easy and fun!
Find out how generous donations from our supporters have helped bring some elf magic to patients at Christmas
Flora’s Story: Caring for Patients and Lifting their Spirits During the Festive Period
In the Edenview ward of Midlothian Community Hospital, Flora Pike, a Senior Charge Nurse, and her dedicated team, care for […]
Gillian’ Story: Creating a brighter Christmas for patients, their families and staff
My name is Gillian MacLean, I’m a Senior Charge Nurse that works in the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal […]
Jenny’s Story – How A Small Gift Can Have A Big Impact
My name is Jenny Pewsey, and I am a former patient of the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. While I was studying […]
Julie and Debbie’s Story: Bringing the festive spirit to patients at Christmas
We are Julie and Debbie, nurses who work in the rehabilitation wards at the Astley Ainslie Hospital. We’ve worked every […]
Leza’s story: Creating an extra-special Christmas for children too unwell to go home
My name is Leza Buchanan, I’m a Senior Charge Nurse who has spent 20 Christmases working in the Paediatric Critical […]
Linsey’s Story – Being Supported at the Mental Health Mother And Baby Unit, St John’s Hospital
The Mental Health Mother and Baby unit is a regional service that provides provides specialist care for mothers and their […]
Kirsty’s Story: Bringing joy to mums and babies
My name is Kirsty Jackson, I’m a Senior Charge Midwife that manages the Labour wards at St John’s Hospital in […]
Lorraine and Therese’s Story: helping to bring festive joy, and creating a brighter Christmas for everyone
We are Lorraine, an NHS Lothian Ward Clerk, and Therese, a Charge Nurse, work in the Vascular Surgery ward at […]
Lynne and Lynsay’s Story: Giving Patients a Christmas Like They Might Have at Home
In ward 4 of Liberton Hospital in Edinburgh, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals work tirelessly to care for elderly […]
Mary’s Story: Making Hospital Feel Like Home at Christmas
I took a fall back in September and broke my ankle in 3 places, I was admitted to the Royal […]
Michele’s Story: Bringing Festive Joy and Creating a Brighter Christmas for Everyone.
Michele Counter, an NHS Lothian Ward Clerk, works in the Medical Assessment Unit at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh. […]
Michelle’s Story – Giving Patients a Christmas like at Home
My name is Michelle Robertson, and I am a charge nurse at East Lothian Community Hospital. We care for patients […]
Rachael’s story: Spreading festive cheer to seriously ill children and young people
My name is Rachael, I’m a Clinical Support Worker at the Research Department at the Royal Hospital for Children and […]
Ros, and baby Scott’s story – How a small act of kindness made a big difference
My name is Ros, and I am an ex-patient of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. I was 31 weeks pregnant […]
Tricia’s Story – Caring For Mums At Christmas
My name is Tricia Breslin, and I work at the St John’s Mental Health Mother and Baby Unit in Livingston. […]
Vhari’s Story: Making the ward feel less like a hospital for the festive season
My name is Vhari Carr, I’m a Senior Charge Midwife that manages the Special Care Babies Unit at St John’s […]
Claire’s Story: bringing joy to tiny babies and their families at Christmas
Christmas is approaching, a time for family and friends, but many patients across Edinburgh and the Lothians are too unwell […]