A former cancer and sepsis patient has donated his winter fuel payment to support striking nurses at the hospital that treated him.

Outside Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, Peter Cockerill gave £500 to a union representing picket lines.

Members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) walked out in parts of England on Monday along with ambulance staff from unions GMB and Unite.

An RCN representative said staff were thankful for the donation.

The RCN is calling for a 19% pay rise, although it has indicated it may meet the government "halfway".

Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said ministers have met the recommendations of the independent NHS Pay Re. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk