Top Boy star and rapper Dave spoke with pride after his mother’s “meaningful mission” to help elderly patients was expanded across hospitals in south London.
Juliet Omoregie set up the Juliet O Foundation which provides free essential items such as toiletries and non-slip socks when they are discharged.
At St George’s Hospital in Tooting, around 100 patients a month also get packs containing tea and coffee to settle them back into the comfort of their own homes.
The scheme has now been launched at Epsom Hospital in Surrey where scores more vulnerable people will be aided.
Brit Award winner Dave, 27, real name David Omoregie, was born in Brixton and plays terrifying gangster Modie in the gritty Netflix crime drama.
He 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.
“Watching her turn this vision into reality and being part of the journey has been truly inspiring.”
The packs were developed to reduce some of the annual 219,155 hospital readmissions in England for people over 65 due to falls, infections and other complications.
Former NHS worker Mrs Omoregie started the charity when she retired two years ago after 35 years.
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.”
She added: “My son is very proud of me for doing this. I’ve self-funded the programme so far, with his help.
“We’re now building partnerships with UK businesses, as well as local businesses and shops, and warmly welcome any businesses or individuals who would like to support us.”
Molly Simpson, head of charity and fundraising at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity, added: “Dave proves that caring for others can come from every corner of our community and he’s helping to make a huge difference for some of our most vulnerable patients.
“Leaving hospital can be a scary time for many – these packs are supporting patients by giving them back their independence and reducing anxieties about returning home.”
Davina Metters, of St George’s Hospital Charity, said: “We are incredibly grateful to The Juliet O Foundation for their generosity.
“Thanks to Juliet, we’re able to enhance the care we provide to patients and offer them an extra layer of comfort as they return home.
“We are very proud that St George’s was the first hospital to do this, and thrilled to see it go from strength to strength – now reaching even more people. This partnership is a testament to what we can achieve together for our patients.”
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