Asthma charity secures much-needed funding to donate vital medical equipment to Salford hospitals

Salix Homes is supporting young patients in Salford, following a donation to the Asthma Relief charity to fund essential medical equipment.

We’ve awarded £950 to Asthma Relief from our Springboard Community Fund, which has enabled them to provide five nebuliser compressors to hospitals and nurses across Salford.

Asthma Relief was set up in 1997 to support people with breathing difficulties by providing much-needed medical equipment called nebulisers. A nebuliser is a device which is used to administer a solution of medication in the form of a fine mist for the patient to breath in.

Every year, the charity provides more than 1,500 nebulisers to patients of all ages throughout the UK with asthma and other breathing related illnesses.

Thanks to a cash boost from our Springboard Fund, the charity has provided an additional five nebulisers to Salford Children’s Community Nurses, in response to a growing demand for the medical equipment.

Charity Manager Patricia Davis said: “From our Charity’s perspective, the Springboard funding has been a huge help. We are committed to distributing our services to those most in need and we couldn’t do it without the support of organisations like Salix Homes. I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of Asthma Relief and the people of Salford that you are helping through the nurses based there.”

Sian Grant, Executive Director of Customers and Communities at Salix Homes, added: “We are proud to support initiatives that enhance the health and wellbeing of the Salford community through our Springboard Community Fund.

“Asthma Relief’s work is vital in supporting the health of the community in Salford, providing essential equipment like nebulisers to community nurses, allowing patients to be treated in the comfort of their own home, rather than being admitted to hospital.

“Equipment like this is invaluable to those who need it, and we hope this donation makes a meaningful difference and helps ensure Asthma Relief can continue their important work.”

To find out more about their work, visit the Asthma Relief website.

Springboard provides much-needed cash injections to local projects that boost community spirit, promote health and wellbeing, reduce isolation and improve the environment. To find out more or apply for a Springboard grant, visit the Springboard Community Fund pages on our website.