Rapper Dave helps to fund mum's charity dream

Dave, a two-time Brit Award winner has supported his mother to set up the Juliet O Foundation

Rapper and Top Boy actor Dave has helped to fund his mum's dream of setting up a charity to support vulnerable patients being discharged from hospitals in London and Surrey.

The two-time Brit Award winner has supported his mother, former health and social care worker Juliet Omoregie, with the Juliet O Foundation.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals and Health Group says it gives out free discharge packs to help patients settle back into their homes following a hospital stay.

Dave, also known as Santan Dave, said: "I'm incredibly proud of my mum and everything she's built with the Juliet O Foundation. It means a lot to be able to support her in such a meaningful and impactful mission."

Juliet's recently visited the Epsom Hospital in Surrey to launch the programme

The packs were developed to reduce hospital readmissions and include items such as soap, toothpaste, tea and coffee, and non-slip socks to prevent falls.

The trust said in the last year, falls caused 219,155 emergency hospital admissions in England for people aged 65 and older.

The packs also include essentials to prevent infections and other issues that could complicate patients' recovery, to help vulnerable patients maintain their independence.

Juliet's recently visited the Epsom Hospital in Surrey to launch the programme.

The former NHS worker of more than 35 years launched the charity when she retired two years ago.

The mother-of-three said: "In my last job, I noticed most of my elderly patients were really stressed when they were going home because they didn't have the basic essentials they needed.

"My son is very proud of me for doing this."