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Calling healthcare professionals, I'd like to get a gift

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awfulapril · 18/05/2026 20:23

So this isn't one of those "look at me I'm so kind" kind of posts,(obv I AM 😀)

I had a mole removed from my back and it all went wrong and the stitches failed and a nurse thought outside the box and recommended a pico machine for me which absolutely accelerated the recovery and she was brilliant.

I want to drop in a little thing for her, and I was thinking of something like a Marks & Spencer gift card, is this weird?
Has anyone who works in healthcare ever had similar
if this is wrong what would you say instead

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Cotswoldmama · 18/05/2026 20:48

That sounds perfect. It's really nice to be acknowledged by name. I work in a GP surgery and I always pass on the praise straighway to staff however small it is as people are so quick to complain but rarely thank us. I honestly don't think it matters what the gift is but the acknowledgment that they did a good job and that they are valued.

olympicsrock · 18/05/2026 20:52

The very nicest thing you could do is a card with heartfelt thanks - and specific comments that she can use to put in her portfolio.

The gift card sounds lovely too.

awfulapril · 18/05/2026 20:58

Oh that's nice, I'm public sector too and no one ever thanks me, or they do but very rarely

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Trotula · 18/05/2026 21:00

I think it’s a lovely idea, especially the letter of appreciation as they can put it in their staff portfolio and their manager can use in their stats.
I think NHS staff can accept low value items and it has to be approved by their manager if over a certain amount; we often received chocolates, biscuits or fruit from grateful patients. If the value is too high then they may not be able to accept so maybe a lower value gift voucher plus something edible?

awfulapril · 18/05/2026 21:08

That's really helpful thank you. I will do a semi formal letter.

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Yeahyeahyeahnooooo · 18/05/2026 21:09

A letter / card and a box of communal chocolates would be great, we can't accept individual gifts but something for the break room is always welcome.

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