Issue 32 / February 2016 / P15
It’s a piece of cake!
Congratulations to…
Staff from the dental hospital held a bake sale, raising nearly £800 in aid of Compton Hospice, a local charity that support patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Gaynor Thomas, community matron from the Soho intermediate care team, who recently graduated with a master’s degree. Gaynor, who began her nursing career as a nursing assistant in 1987, recently completed an MSc in health science and advance nursing practice.
At Priestley Wharf, research and innovation co-ordinator Nicole Henry, raised £140 for Children in Need through selling cakes.
Well done, Gaynor!
Congratulations Gaynor
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Staff at Moor Green outpatient brain injury service received a generous donation from a patient’s mother, after she raised hundreds of pounds by selling homemade knitted hats. Sue Lander knitted the hats and sold them at a craft fair to say ‘thank you’ for the excellent care and treatment her son Matthew received following a brain injury last year. Sue and Matthew (pictured centre) recently presented £270 to (far left) senior occupational therapist Tina Dolan and therapy service lead neuro CBU Jane Grimshaw.
‘Hats off’ to Sue!
Christine Singleton, (pictured right) specialist physiotherapist and clinical lead for the
Functional Electrical Stimulation service at
Palliative care
West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, has
been recognised for her work to improve the
My mother spent the last three weeks of her
lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
life at the Sheldon Unit. I cannot thank the staff
enough for the care that was received, especially
At the ‘QuDoS in MS awards’, Christine
in the last few hours of her life.
was presented with a judges’ special award for her leadership skills and ability to
motivate and inspire her colleagues.
The QuDoS (Recognising Quality in the
‘QuDoS’ f or Christin e
Delivery of Services) in MS Awards programme, supported by
the MS Trust, recognises the valuable contribution of individuals and teams in improving the quality of life and experience of care for those with MS.
Christine said: “To receive this award was overwhelming and very special for me - it was totally
unexpected! To have recognition for my work in helping people with MS to improve their lives is a privilege and very much appreciated.”
She was treated with dignity and respect at all
times within a peaceful and clean environment,
thank you.
From a patient’s family
Richmond district nurses
Thank you so much for looking after me so well, I really appreciate it. You have been my ray of sunshine every time you visit and you were so kind putting yourself out to help me go to a wedding. I’ll really miss it when you no longer visit, much love.
Perry Tree Centre staff
I wanted to relay my appreciation of the care and support my mom has received at Perry Trees. The following people (and others) have shown great care, support, compassion and empathy to my mom and family:
Sharon Enright, Terri Toiler, Marian Saveker, Kim Poxon, Janet Latly, Susan Smith, Debbie Remaphala, Angela Alexandra, Anthony Restace, Denise McGuigan, Claire Whelan, Philomena Hayden, Steve Howard.
A thankful patient
Compassionate care
We would like to commend the service given to us by both Maggi Horsley, commun ity staff nurse and Graham Fraser, caseload holder for the care and consideration given to Mr James Wood. During his illness, this care was also extended to ourselves. Both Maggi and Graham were very supportive to us, nothing was too much trouble to them and they went out of their way to liaise with the various care agencies to offer as much support as possible during this traumatic time. They not only acted very professionally but also acted with great compassion. Lilian and Bill Young
The daughter of a patient
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