Donation of vital monitors that will help treat babies

A PLYMOUTH charity has bought vital medical equipment to help treat sick children at Derriford Hospital.

The Marc Anthony Memorial Fund gave six oxygen monitors worth £2,000, to the children's wards at the hospital.

The devices establish what percentage of oxygen is being given to unwell babies, as they can't wear masks.

The charity was formed in 1996 by the late Reg Payne senior, a former city councillor, whose grandson Marc Anthony had died in the high dependency unit on Whitehorse Ward at Derriford the previous year.

Mr Payne's son, also Reg, said: "The Marc Anthony Fund would like to thank all their supporters and volunteers for all their wonderful support over the years."

Sue Sayers, an advanced paediatrics nurse practitioner at Derriford Hospital, said: "We've worked with the charity for many years and are always extremely grateful for their help."

The equipment was funded by donations given by supporting organisations.