Month: February 2021

3 – 2 – 1 and we have lift off! Morningside is delighted to reveal that we are sponsoring a giant rocket, as part of LOROS Hospice’s Rocket Round Leicester art trail.

The charity bills the forthcoming event as ‘something out of this world is coming to Leicester’ and will see a free, fun, family-friendly art trail bring the people of Leicester together to share in the biggest art event the city has ever seen.

To reach the launch pad LOROS is working with leading artists to create the 10-week trail, which will comprise of 40 giant, spectacularly-decorated Rockets touching down across Leicester this summer between Monday 19th July, before blasting off on Sunday 26th September.

Visitors to the art trail will steer a voyage of discovery through the city’s streets and open spaces and help even life-long Leicester dwellers discover something new about where they live. Each Rocket will be designed by a professional artist and sponsored by local businesses. With a likely footfall of around 300,000 people, bringing in an expected £6 million to the local economy, Rocket Round Leicester will form a pivotal part of the city’s post-pandemic economic recovery, as well as a brilliant day out for everyone.

We are delighted to reveal that Morningside has chosen a design called ‘Hopes, Dreams and Wishes’ by artist Lynne Hollingsworth for our rocket. We can’t reveal what it looks like yet, as this is still top secret, but what we can say is that the design aligns well with Morningside’s mission of “making quality healthcare an affordable and accessible reality thorough the world.”

After the trail ends there will be the chance to say a final ‘goodbye’ at a Farewell Event, before each Rocket is auctioned to raise funds for LOROS Hospice to enable them to continue to care for over 2,500 terminally ill local people.

John Knight, LOROS Hospice CEO, added: “Rocket Round Leicester will be the biggest and most exciting art project ever seen in Leicester. It will bring fun, colour and creativity to the city all for a brilliant cause. I’d like to urge everyone, local people, schools, community organisations and local businesses to get involved and be part of something amazing for the city of Leicester.”

Every year we pride ourselves with celebrating cultural and religious festivals which are important to our colleagues.

The Covid-19 Pandemic and the need for social distancing has made this more tricky during 2020 and the first half of 2021. But undeterred, Morningside has found ways to celebrate, even if we can’t come together as usual.

This Chinese New Year we ordered specially boxed traditional Chinese meals for all of our colleagues on-site.

As keyworkers, it’s a necessity that our offices and warehouses remain open, as it’s essential that the NHS, pharmacies, doctors and their patients receive the life saving medicines they need, on time.

We also held a Wear It Red Dress Down Day for those on-site, to mark the traditional Spring Festival and to usher in the Year of the Ox.

During the Covid-19 Pandemic Carers and Care Professionals have played a key role in supporting the most vulnerable and isolated in our communities.

This year we’re delighted to be able to give a little back by sponsoring the Special Recognition category at the LeicestershireLive Care Professional of the Year Awards.

This award is for anyone who has gone above and beyond to support others, as well as for those who deserve that little extra praise for the amazing work they do.

Dr Nik Kotecha OBE, Chairman of Morningside Pharmaceuticals, said: “The awards recognise and pay tribute to those within our communities for the day-to-day dedication of caring for another person.

“This year’s awards are more important than ever, as many of Leicestershire’s most vulnerable and isolated people have faced extreme hardship because of Covid-19 and the ongoing social restrictions.

“Carers have provided a huge lifeline through this crisis, often asking for nothing in return. The Special Recognition Award is a chance to thank carers who have made incredible self-sacrifices in order to ensure the lives of those they look after are more manageable.

“They really are one of many groups of unsung heroes to come out of the 2020 pandemic. I am delighted that many will receive the recognition they deserve for providing the round the clock care, which is necessary to improve another’s quality of life.

“At Morningside our mission is to make quality healthcare an affordable and accessible reality throughout the world, which resonates with the Carer of the Year Awards because we share the same desire, which is to make people’s lives happier and healthier.

“If you know of a dedicated carer, who deserves to be recognised for their selfless acts of kindness, then please nominate them for an award.

“Morningside Pharmaceuticals is proud to be able to honour those who provide unwavering care, comfort and support to make someone’s life better.”