funds to help support their health and wellbeing.
The work of the dedicated team who help patients at PAHT get ready to go home has been generously supported by a Ogechi Emeadi, director donation of over £900 from the of people, organisational development and communications Co-operative Local Community Fund. said: A huge thank you to Cleanbrite The hospital have a specialist for their very kind donation, team who focus on helping a we cannot emphasise enough patient get ready to leave and how much this means to our ensure that they have the right people during the fight against conditions at home. coronavirus. We have been overwhelmed by how much the local community want to help our staff and recognise the dedication and commitment they are showing in these challenging times.
We are delighted that the donation will allow us to purchase more clothing for our vulnerable patients. This ensures that the dignity of all patients is supported through the hospital process. Also, for some of our patients who are homeless, they will leave with sufficient clothing to move into their temporary accommodation.
The donation will continue The team have a bank of spare to help hundreds of vulnerable clothing which can be given to people in our community – we are vulnerable patients who may be admitted to hospital with few or no so thankful. additional changes of clothing of their own.
Co-operative donate generously Stephanie Newman, voluntary services discharge coordinator at to hospital team that helps PAHT, said: patients prepare to go home
60 second interviews Celebrating International Nurses’ Day
second interview. Debbie is one of our longest serving nurses at PAHT and joined the trust in 1989 as a critical care enrolled nurse.
International Nurses’ Day took place on Tuesday 12 May, which is celebrated around the world each year on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. The day provides us with the opportunity to highlight the contribution of nursing colleagues and reflect on the vital care they provide every day.
When did you join PAHT and how have you found your experience so far? I joined PAHT in 1989 as an enrolled nurse in critical care and went on to undertake further studies to become a registered general nurse. My intention was never to work at one hospital for so long, however, PAHT is such a friendly place with really caring staff.
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Debbie Thomas.
to become a nurse? When I first started nursing, you didn’t have to complete a degree pathway; I was always a more What steps did you have to take practical hands on nurse than academic, however, I completed 16
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