An appeal asking Gloucestershire Businesses to come together and support NHS staff throughout the Coronavirus Crisis has been launched by a Cheltenham-based company.

Surveyors and planning experts Evans Jones  have started a fund to help support the Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity, who supply vital support to the NHS.

Managing Director David Jones said: "The charity are providing all kinds of care and support packages, which will make the long shifts and the incredibly tough task faced by NHS staff - just that little bit easier.

"Any amount you can give, no matter how large or small, will provide essential support services to front-line staff, who are working round-the-clock to care for our community.

"We hope you that in times like these, our local business community will pull together and we can show our appreciation.

"Join with us - we are stronger together."

Donations can be made by visiting www.justgiving.com/fundraising/evansjonescovid19  with all funds going directly to the Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity.