To ask if this is odd behaviour?

[Rachael204]

I suffer from bi polar and have had to see doctors a fair bit in the last few weeks. They stayed late for me last week (Dr and receptionist) when I was not having a great week and really needed help.
So I have an appointment tomorrow and I've baked them a bara brith - husband says it's weird, I am just trying to show my appreciation.
So weird and creepy behaviour or nice and thoughtful gesture?!

I do not think home made is quite the thing any more. Better a packaged treat.
Haha, that made me laugh, utter rubbish.I think it's a lovely gesture.

I think it's a lovely gesture too.

I just read the recipe and was well on for making it until I read the "store for 2 days before eating" line. Like that's going to happen!

It is worth it Under.

Absolutely lovely and I know my doctors surgery accepted home cooked goods. It shows that you appreciate them and it’s the small things that can make a difference

It's a nice gesture. People need to go back to making nice gestures. The world would be a better place altogether .

I’m going to add to the lovely gesture people. Not odd. And ime, HCPs love a bit of sweetstuff. Especially nice homemade.

It's a lovely gesture but I wouldn't eat anything home made just because you don't know the circumstances in which it was made and would prefer something i know for sure was made in a clean environment such as a pre packed cake.

I've done this in the past and it was greatly appreciated. Give it to them even those that say they won't eat it the thought will still be appreciated then it is up to the individual. I know the ones at my surgery eat it I seen one not be able to resist and lots baked for them at Christmas.

Such a kind thing to do. And snacks of any sort always greatly recieved by any doctor/ nurse ive worked with.

It’s a lovely thoughtful gesture but probably a waste of your time as it’s unlikely to be eaten . Health care professionals don’t tend to eat home baked products from patients as they don’t know how hygienic their kitchens etc are . I feel bad having to say this but it will probably be thrown in the bin. The same applies to teachers from what friends tell me.
I would suggest buying a shop bought cake if you want to do something.
I’m a health care professional in a GP Practise and one lady often brings in an apple pie etc but her personal /home hygiene is poor so no one eats it.
I’m very glad that you feel supported by your GP Practise staff.

We would never accept things made by a service user, as we were unable to tell what conditions they were made under, and as refusal caused offence, we would just have to bin them.

Really nice gesture though!

I have been on the receiving end- appreciate the gesture, but we binned the food I’m afraid due to hygiene reasons.
How about writing a note with it to say how much you appreciated their kindness at a difficult time? That way even if they don’t eat the bara, they have something they might be able to keep/appreciate.
And I’m sure that, like we did, they will accept it in the spirit it is given and won’t tell you if they don’t eat it after all because it is the thought that counts

I work in a community mental health team and quite often we get cakes etc from patients.

We ALWAYS eat them, it's a lovely gesture

Pleased to report the Doctor was very pleased and said that she often gets chutney and cakes and even Christmas puddings!
Thanks for all your replies and well wishes

I’m glad to hear it, and hope you feel better soon :)