AN AUTHOR has written a poetry book to raise money for healthcare workers.

Portslade poet Jason Kirk has written It Could Be Verse, a collection of funny poems for children and adults which also tackle social issues.

To celebrate the launch of the book he is raising money for the Cavell Nurses’ Trust, which helps NHS workers who have fallen on hard times.

He has raised £2,500 so far. To donate, visit facebook.com/jason.kirk.1253.