PD PORTS has contributed 15 iPad Minis to seriously ill Covid-19 patients to help them remain close to their loved ones whilst in hospital.

The gesture is in support of an initiative inspired by the Teesside Philanthropic Foundation to provide iPad Minis.

Within Tees Valley, PD Ports has contributed 15 iPad Minis distributed between James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough and North Tees Hospital in Stockton.

As well as this, for a minimum of the next two months, funds allocated to the port operator’s employee giving program will be diverted to local NHS trusts and food banks to help those most in need.

Kirsten Donkin, head of PR, marketing and communications at PD Ports, said: “We first heard about this initiative through the Middlesbrough and Teesside Philanthropic Foundation when we contacted them to offer our support and collaboration in helping those in most need during this difficult time.

“We are delighted to be able to support our local community.”