Care packs for psychiatric wards
Dignity when it matters most
We envision a world where no one enters psychiatric care without the basic items needed to feel human, respected and cared for.
Send hope to a ward today
Every Hope Bag is a tangible reminder of care and human worth. Choose how much you'd like to give.
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Hope Bags exists to restore dignity, comfort and hope to people admitted to psychiatric wards.
What we do
What's in a Hope Bag?
Each bag is filled with essential and self-care items, chosen to help someone feel human and cared for from the moment they arrive on a ward.
- ✔Toothbrush & toothpaste
- ✔2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner
- ✔Body wash
- ✔Roll on deodorant
- ✔Notebook
- ✔Pen
- ✔Tissues
- ✔Ear buds
- ✔2 fidget toys
- ✔Water bottle
- ✔Hairbrush
- ✔Baby wipes
- ✔Activity book
- ✔Vegan crisps
Small acts of kindness can have a powerful impact — a reminder that someone cares.
Our mission
Founded on the belief that small things matter.
Hope Bags was founded on the belief that small acts of kindness can have a powerful impact. Whether it's a bag of essentials, a supportive message, or simply knowing someone cares, these moments help people feel seen and supported when they need it most.
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Making sure dignity isn't a luxury for people arriving on a ward.
Provide hope in people's darkest times
A tangible reminder of care and human worth, exactly when it's needed.
Connect communities through empathy
Bringing volunteers, hospitals and supporters together around one cause.
More ways to be part of it
What's on, what's coming
Fundraisers, Pride, community days and bagpacking days where we pack Hope Bags together. There's always a way to get stuck in.
Lend your time or your team
Partner with us as a company, school or hospital — or tell us you'd like to help out. However you get involved, you make a real difference.
Be the reason someone feels seen today.
Your gift puts a Hope Bag in the hands of someone who needs it most.