How much is sufficient for a gift?

[Mogs43]

I would be very grateful for your thoughts.
I would like to give some of the carers/patient transport guys etc who helped look after my father a small token to express my thanks. I have heard a couple of them talk before about other gifts they have received previously from other clients and they have made it clear that they would prefer money/vouchers. I am happy to do this but am just not sure how much is sufficient. My mind has been very fuzzy since he died and I haven't been able to make decisions (sorry). They worked with my father for about 3 years about three times a week and he thought highly of them. I don't have a huge amount available and I know nothing can really properly show our gratitude (some were great and have become real friends) but I also want to be generous as my father did hold them in high esteem. How much do you think would be reasonable/ an amount they would appreciate? Grateful for any thoughts. Thank you.

Honestly, you could give them anything you want to - a card of only, or a £10 gift, or £50 or more cash or vouchers. It was their job to look after your DF, and they were paid to do it. You can't really put a cash value on their worth to your DF, so just give them something to show that they were appreciated.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Sorry for the typos!

they have made it clear that they would prefer money/vouchers

I actually think that is an appalling attitude, I am always very grateful if I receive a anything be it a handwritten card, box of chocs or a bottle of wine. I never expect anything at all. To moan, within earshot, of another clients family member is crass.

I’m sorry for your loss

I didn't think there were allowed to accept gifts certainly not cash and I'd see vouchers as the same. I'm also not sure how it's possible to let slip that you prefer vouchers without doing it deliberately to engineer that gift. For that reason I'd give them nothing or a box of biscuits.

I'm sure there are rules against accepting gifts to prevent carers leaning on their clients for cash.

Thank you for responding. There are a couple of people who weren't as helpful who I will just be giving a card to but those who were particularly kind/my father thought a lot of I would like to also give a gift. I had thought around £50 but wasn't sure if given all they have done they would be miffed and it should be more? I know no amount of money will ever match what they did but I would like them to be pleased? I just dont know what is normal in the circumstances.

Are they allowed to accept gifts? Usually in public service jobs you are not allowed to accept gifts of more than £10 or so.

I think if they made your Dad's life a bit easier then a gift would be lovely. £50 each is very generous and a nice card to tell them your Dad thought very highly of them. Amazon card is probably best as you can exchange it for anything on there or put it towards larger thing.