Beds once used by East Cheshire Hospice patients are now helping victims of the war in Ukraine.
The 15 specialist beds are providing emergency care in hospitals in regions under attack from Russian forces.
The equipment was delivered by Macclesfield-based humanitarian groups One Project Ukraine and Macclesfield Ukrainian Aid.
The beds were donated by the hospice and taken by lorry.
They were outdated and surplus to the charity’s requirements after new beds were bought for its inpatient unit through a fundraising appeal.
Ten beds are in a newly built ward for injured soldiers in the city of Dnipro.
Four beds were allocated to a coronary ward in Kharkiv, while the other is in a hospital ward in Chernihiv.
One Project Ukraine was co-founded by Craig and Jeanette Rice.
Ms Rice said: “Everyone at One Project Ukraine and Macclesfield Ukrainian Aid would like to thank the hospice for its incredibly generous donation.
“These beds have made a huge difference to hospitals in Ukraine, providing much-needed comfort, care, and dignity to patients during extremely challenging times.
“Your support is helping to improve lives and bring hope where it is needed most. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and continued support.”
They added: “The beds make a significant difference to patients and healthcare staff.
“The adjustable features help medical staff deliver care more effectively and reduce the physical strain of caring for patients.
“In hospitals working under immense pressure due to the war, equipment such as this is invaluable.
“Many patients were using older, non-adjustable beds no longer suitable for modern care requirements.
“A fantastic team of volunteers helped with loading, unloading and transportation, making the process much more manageable.”
The two aid groups work closely, sharing the same humanitarian goals.
Macclesfield Ukrainian Aid is led by another husband-and-wife team John and Ann Hancock.
Mrs Hancock said: “The donation highlights how local organisations, charities, businesses and volunteers can work together to make a real difference internationally.
“Equipment that may no longer be needed in the UK can still have a transformative impact in Ukraine, where hospitals continue to face significant challenges because of the ongoing war.”
One Project Ukraine also supports Ukrainians in Macclesfield and has organised children’s shoebox appeals for the last four years.
It is also running a raffle on its Facebook page.
