Ideas please for unhappy ill niece (london)

bigmomma051204

Hi all.

My Niece has been in an eating disorder clinic in London for a little while now. She is staying there and at the moment there are no immediate plans for her to be able to leave. She is in her late teens.

Although I have been to visit her, I live in the Midlands so can't go again for some time. I would really like to send her something to be delivered to her at the unit which is in the Chelsea area. Don't really want to send flowers as A) bit boring for a teen lol and very pricey for something that won't last very long.

Obviously can't send anything food or drink as that would be unhelpful and insensitive of course!!!

So - Ideas please? I only have a budget of about £30-ish... and would like whatever it is, to to be delivered to the unit in the same way that flowers would be iykwim?

I found http://www.happyboxlondon.com/ and thought the idea was kind of what I wanted but not sure about the quality of the items as although they are pricey, they aren't "brands" I have heard of (perhaps I am just too "run of the mil" LOL!)

She loves anything nice smelly - loves LUSH etc... Also likes stationary - she adores PaperChase (which is great as there is one a 5 min walk from the clinic so she gets to toddle off there and mooch when she is allowed)

Thanks in advance people :A Failing this, I guess I will just have to send a package of goodie myself but its not quite the same is it... :cool:

paulineb_2

Body shop have an online sale on just now.

double_mummy

home made would be more personal and can have lots of things in

smellies
books
crafty stuff
comfy slipper socks

you know what she likes and she will get lots more if you diy

GwylimT

To be honest she would probably prefer a package you had made, that way it is things she definitely likes and she'll appreciate the effort you have made. With lush, are there baths in her clinic or just showers, something to think about if buying their products. A lot of people with eating disorders have very dry skin so you could look around for some good skin products that she'll enjoy using and will improve her skin.

southerngirl_2

Have you looked at the website notonthehighstreet.com

They have some lovely gifts that can also be personalised and would deliver.

Even something like this which is on sale for £9.60 (free delivery) and you could add a couple of other things.

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/parkinsinteriors/product/always-remember

HTH

Pinkdebster

Hi. I don't have an eating disorder but have to spend a lot of time in hospital due to a chronic illness. The best things I have ever received in hospital were some new PJs, a snuggly blanket and some warm bed socks! Smellies are also well-received. It kind of offers some comfort when you're away from home, if that makes sense. I think if you were to make up a little package for her (you can get all this stuff cheap from Primarni!!) she would love it x

bigmomma051204

Okay guys - general consensus is to make up a little package of my own

So, how do i send it?

Its likely to be fairly heavy - i am thinking courier rather than Royal Mail?? If so, any recommendations?

mountainofdebt

I've found collectplus to be good & convenient to use.....though I should warn you that they are part of yodel (and we all know their reputation) but I've never had a problem (says she touching wood,lol!)

Tiddlywinks

Parcelforce - I sent someone a really heavy and large Christmas box full of pressies and it cost just over £15... another cost £12.

It depends on the dimension, weight and how quickly you want it delivered.

http://www.parcelforce.com/parcel-delivery-services

Most local post offices will take the parcels for this service.

squidge60

Hope this helps http://www.parcel2go.com/

Miz_Gayle

Something personal
What about little notes,letters,drawings in the post daily like a little story
Bit random and bit strange I know
But a good way to show you think about her often