0:00:02 > 0:00:04Hello and welcome to the Look East late news.
0:00:04 > 0:00:07In the programme tonight: Hospital appointment letters
0:00:07 > 0:00:10appealing for donations - an MP says it's a form
0:00:10 > 0:00:13of begging and unacceptable.
0:00:13 > 0:00:17A dramatic 24 hours as Look East witnesses more than 200 migrants,
0:00:17 > 0:00:22including a newborn baby, rescued in the Mediterranean.
0:00:22 > 0:00:26And DIY SOS transforms the life of a man left
0:00:26 > 0:00:29disabled after an attack.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38Hello, I'm Amelia Reynolds.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41First tonight, one of our largest hospitals appeals directly
0:00:41 > 0:00:44to patients for money.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is asking
0:00:47 > 0:00:51for charitable donations on its appointment letters.
0:00:51 > 0:00:55Patients are being asked to donate to "provide
0:00:55 > 0:00:56the highest quality service".
0:00:56 > 0:00:59Like all our hospitals, the N & N has a large deficit,
0:00:59 > 0:01:02but it's the only one in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex to appeal
0:01:02 > 0:01:06for money in this way and it's been branded unacceptable.
0:01:06 > 0:01:08This is Belinda with an appointment letter from the Norfolk
0:01:08 > 0:01:11and Norwich University Hospital.
0:01:11 > 0:01:14When she received it recently, Belinda was surprised to see
0:01:14 > 0:01:17a paragraph asking her to make a donation for the
0:01:17 > 0:01:20hospital's charity.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23The appeal says, "With restrictions on public funding, voluntary
0:01:23 > 0:01:26donations can make a difference in supporting additional
0:01:26 > 0:01:28medical equipment..."
0:01:32 > 0:01:36I appreciate the NHS is short of funds and I know that they do get
0:01:36 > 0:01:39a lot of money from fundraising, often when people have
0:01:39 > 0:01:42had their treatment, but I think to actually get a letter
0:01:42 > 0:01:45saying that they are short of money and for high-quality treatment,
0:01:45 > 0:01:48could you consider making a donation when you haven't even been
0:01:48 > 0:01:50to the hospital yet, I think is just totally inappropriate.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53The hospital has a Just Giving page and people have donated
0:01:53 > 0:01:56money to its charity.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58Last year, the charity raised just over £1 million,
0:01:58 > 0:02:02but the appeal for funds on every outpatient letter is
0:02:02 > 0:02:05now raising eyebrows.
0:02:05 > 0:02:07I think many people will be asking themselves this question -
0:02:07 > 0:02:14today, we are putting at the bottom of patient letters a begging bowl,
0:02:14 > 0:02:16letters a begging bowl, in effect, asking for charitable
0:02:16 > 0:02:17funds for basic hospital
0:02:17 > 0:02:19equipment and services.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22Today, it's an ask, but tomorrow, I think some people might think
0:02:22 > 0:02:23it will be a demand.
0:02:23 > 0:02:25This is a slippery slope that we're headed towards.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27What do the public think of this idea?
0:02:27 > 0:02:31We did an unscientific straw poll in Norwich city centre.
0:02:31 > 0:02:35I don't think that should be on an official letter.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38We shouldn't have to rely on donations for our health service.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40If the government isn't going to provide that money,
0:02:40 > 0:02:42then I suppose they have to get it from somewhere.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45The hospital has turned down our request for an interview,
0:02:45 > 0:02:49but in a statement, a spokesperson told us, "Donations
0:02:49 > 0:02:52to the charity make a difference and we are incredibly grateful
0:02:52 > 0:02:59for the support we receive."
0:02:59 > 0:03:01A short while ago, I spoke to the former Health Minister
0:03:01 > 0:03:11and Lib Dem MP for North Norfolk and asked him for his reaction.
0:03:11 > 0:03:16You have to put yourself in the place of perhaps an elderly person
0:03:16 > 0:03:21who might feel anxious that if they don't contribute that need these
0:03:21 > 0:03:26some adverse consequences and it applies a moral pressure on people
0:03:26 > 0:03:32that I don't feel comfortable with. I understand why they see the need
0:03:32 > 0:03:37to raise extra resources but we are proud of our NHS, the tax funded
0:03:37 > 0:03:42service, it needs to remain that way and there is a fear that this is a
0:03:42 > 0:03:46slippery slope.You're saying that even though you understand the
0:03:46 > 0:03:50pressure on the hospital, this is the wrong way to go about raising
0:03:50 > 0:03:59funds.Yes, I have no difficulty with them having fundraising events
0:03:59 > 0:04:06and when people have been through hospital when the pressure is off,
0:04:06 > 0:04:11when my father in law died, my mother-in-law wanted to make a
0:04:11 > 0:04:15contribution because of the care he received, we should encourage that
0:04:15 > 0:04:20but I don't want people to feel undue pressure. The budget hasn't
0:04:20 > 0:04:24sorted out the problems of the NHS and I wish the government would get
0:04:24 > 0:04:30on with this.In the meantime are you going to be speaking directly to
0:04:30 > 0:04:33the hospital about this because today they wouldn't give us an
0:04:33 > 0:04:39interview?I will raise it with the chief executive. He is a reasonable
0:04:39 > 0:04:46man and I will put the keys to him that I totally understand the value
0:04:46 > 0:04:51of charitable giving, but I think it's inappropriate to have it on a
0:04:51 > 0:04:55letter inviting people to outpatient appointments.Thank you very much.
0:04:55 > 0:04:58This week, we've been telling the story of Paul Chamberlain.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01He's from Norfolk but spends his time in charge of a boat
0:05:01 > 0:05:03called Mission Lifeline, helping migrants who are in danger
0:05:03 > 0:05:06off the coast of Libya.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09Yesterday, we showed you how they rescued 43 men, women
0:05:09 > 0:05:12and children from a leaky boat.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15Now they've picked up a total of 262 people,
0:05:15 > 0:05:17including a baby born at sea.
0:05:17 > 0:05:20Our cameraman Shaun Whitmore and reporter Debbie Tubby
0:05:20 > 0:05:28are travelling with the rescue crew.
0:05:28 > 0:05:3933 degrees...Another group of migrants, this time identified from
0:05:39 > 0:05:43the air spotted on a flimsy boat on the so-called deadliest migration
0:05:43 > 0:05:50route in the world the good weather and calm seas have encouraged them
0:05:50 > 0:05:55to risk their lives before the winter storms set in.Take our time,
0:05:55 > 0:06:03not rush.All the crew briefed on the elitist situation.No one
0:06:03 > 0:06:12deserves to die at the. For me, it is as simple as that.This is the
0:06:12 > 0:06:19second rescue in as many days. It is a wooden boat or inflatable. There
0:06:19 > 0:06:32are 95 on board.The baby is crying. They can only be rescued if the
0:06:32 > 0:06:36Italian maritime rescue coordination centre gives permission to do so.
0:06:36 > 0:06:41We've just been informed in Rome that there is another boat and we
0:06:41 > 0:06:46are now making speed to that boat. We've kept our rescue boat in the
0:06:46 > 0:06:53water. This time they are from Gambia, Nigeria and Rocco. For more
0:06:53 > 0:06:59man this is too much. He falls unconscious, Sean, my cameraman,
0:06:59 > 0:07:07puts his calm down and helps to bring him down.Good work.I am from
0:07:07 > 0:07:16the Gambia.You have been travelling for three years?Yes.There were
0:07:16 > 0:07:22many children on board. This baby boy born overnight. Oblivious to the
0:07:22 > 0:07:28world he would have had at home or the one he now faces. The boats are
0:07:28 > 0:07:32destroyed, slashed or set on fire to stop the people smugglers from ever
0:07:32 > 0:07:39using them again. 262 migrants say for now, believing Europe will bring
0:07:39 > 0:07:49them a better life.
0:07:50 > 0:07:54Admin it
0:07:54 > 0:07:56Administrators say they're hopeful they can find a buyer
0:07:56 > 0:07:58for the furniture chain Multiyork, which went into
0:07:58 > 0:07:59administration yesterday.
0:07:59 > 0:08:06550 jobs are at risk, 200 of those are at its factory in Thetford.
0:08:06 > 0:08:0950 stores are remaining open for the time being.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12The lives of a disabled man and his family have been transformed
0:08:12 > 0:08:15thanks to a team of volunteers in Suffolk and a BBC TV programme.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18Simon Dobbin was attacked after a football match in Southend
0:08:18 > 0:08:19and left brain damaged.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22For more than two years, his wife has been his full-time carer,
0:08:22 > 0:08:24but their home in Mildenhall hasn't been able to accommodate
0:08:24 > 0:08:25his complex needs.
0:08:25 > 0:08:31This morning though, that changed.
0:08:31 > 0:08:37Day ten of the big build and some last-minute touches. More than 100
0:08:37 > 0:08:41volunteers have got it and transform the small terrace house for Simon
0:08:41 > 0:08:45Dobbin. The Cambridge United fan was left with severe brain injuries
0:08:45 > 0:08:50after being attacked by hooligans in Southend in 2015. After leaving
0:08:50 > 0:08:55hospital, his bed has been in the dining room. We can't show you the
0:08:55 > 0:09:00end result, that must wait until the programme is shown next year but
0:09:00 > 0:09:07Nick Knowles led the way as Simon's wife and daughter had their first
0:09:07 > 0:09:13glimpse.This family's plight has been widely publicised, so I think
0:09:13 > 0:09:17the whole of Suffolk has taken it to their hearts and we've had enormous
0:09:17 > 0:09:21goodwill stop right here come the heroes who have made it all happen.
0:09:21 > 0:09:27Firms have donated materials, plumbers, electricians, given their
0:09:27 > 0:09:37labour for free.The feel has been fantastic.The amount of people you
0:09:37 > 0:09:42have here is unreal. All these good-hearted people are great.After
0:09:42 > 0:09:45their first viewing of their new look home, Nicole and Emily emerged
0:09:45 > 0:09:52to wild applause. The design of their new abode looking on.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56Everything is perfect, nothing is going to be changed. Good old
0:09:56 > 0:10:01Lawrence, he's done a crack of a job.Simon is in Addenbrooke's
0:10:01 > 0:10:08recovering from a chest infection but Simon Dobbin -- DIY SOS have
0:10:08 > 0:10:12ensured he has somewhere he can live with dignity.
0:10:12 > 0:10:13That's all from me.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15Coming up now, the weather with Alex, but from the rest
0:10:15 > 0:10:16of the late team, goodnight.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20of the late team, goodnight.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23Good evening. It's turning much colder and temperatures will be
0:10:23 > 0:10:28lowered to liken paired with last night. Clear skies to start but more
0:10:28 > 0:10:33club coming in from the south and outbreaks of rain for some countries
0:10:33 > 0:10:38and temperatures down to four Celsius. A chilly start tomorrow.
0:10:38 > 0:10:41This weather front out of the way and lots of fine weather expected
0:10:41 > 0:10:47after a cloudy start. Good spells of sunshine. Temperature is not higher
0:10:47 > 0:10:53than around seven or 8 degrees. An isolated shower but for most places
0:10:53 > 0:10:59it should stay dry. A sharp frost follows on Friday night into
0:10:59 > 0:11:01Saturday. Lots of fine weather