Staff from Altnagelvin in Derry have helped bring Christmas joy to local children most in need this Christmas.

Mmbers of the hospital's Pharmacy Department have donated a selection of toys to the local branches of St Vincent de Paul and the Salvation Army.

The gifts will go to help families in need.

Photo shows Cormac Wilson acceptingthe gifts on behalf of the St Vincent de Paul along with two representatives from Salvation Army,  Lieutenant Philip Cole and David Moore.

Included are staff representing the Pharmacy Department, Niall Logue, Elaine Stainthorpe, Anne Friel, Daryl Connolly and Carol McCabe.

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