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New Out Patient Services Unit - Phase One Completed!
We are pleased to advise that Phase 1 of our exciting development is now complete. This new purpose built facility will, very shortly form a central location for all of the Outpatient Services currently provided, enabling enhancement of services in line with the strategic direction of the Hospice, with prime consideration to the needs of the Wirral community and their patients.
Whilst the new building is itself impressive, behind the scenes refurbishment work (phase 2 of the project) is still ongoing within the “old” Day Care and Triage areas and as a result a number of contingency arrangements are in place.
We anticipate completion of Phase 2 by November at which time all services will be located in their “new homes” and the new facility will start to be used as intended.
Working closely with our contractors, Mellwood Construction Ltd, we have ensured the development has not compromised level of service provided.
The support given to our 25th Anniversary Appeal has been outstanding and we would thank everyone who has helped/donated to the appeal, contributing to its success and our gratitude is conveyed to all.
3 months of bid writing... 4 months of waiting for the result... 8 months of planning... 9 months of building... What does it mean?
Julie Gorry, Chief Executive
We are delighted that we have been able to make improvements in our building which will not only provide better facilities for our patients and carers but will give us opportunities to develop our services over the next 3 years. The engagement and involvement of our partners and the Wirral community has been integral to the way we have been able to take our initiatives forward. Together we will provide the best possible specialist palliative care services for the people of the Wirral.
Nurses, left to right - Ruth Whelan RGN, Sister Elaine Lamb, Liz Buttery RGN, Jan Kenyon RGN and Sue Byrne RGN
We were all delighted to see the new Out Patient Services Unit being built and having seen inside it is truly a building that our patients deserve. The new consulting rooms and waiting area will make a real difference each and every day.
Richard Evans, Allied Health Professional Team Manager
The new Out Patient Services Unit will provide purpose built facilities designed to enhance our existing high standards of care. It includes three consulting rooms and examination rooms for use by medical, nursing and other members of the multi-professional team; a therapy suite to allow further development of the work of the occupational therapist, physiotherapist and therapy assistant; and a refurbished day therapy area. We will be able to extend our role as a provider of specialist palliative care to the people of the Wirral, and our community and hospital colleagues, to ensure the highest possible standards of end of life care.
Top - Maria Lyon Occupational Therapist and Tracey Morrisey Therapy Assistant. Above - Diane Jones Physiotherapist
The new therapy unit will provide a safe and supportive environment where assessment and other activities can take place away from the ward setting. It will be available for the use of inpatients, Day care and Outpatients. Patients will be able to try out activities and equipment with the aim of achieving safe discharge home or enabling them to remain at home in a safer environment. Our aim is to be able to give them time, support and encouragement to achieve realistic aims and goals. We are also excited to have a unit where in the future we have the space to look at developing new initiatives.
Alan, Daycare patient
When the extension is 'up and running', the Hospice will be in a position to clearly increase the medical therapy capabilities together with increasing the number of day care patients that can be accommodated in any one session. With the building work progressing well and the weather having been such that little time has been lost, I sincerely hope to be about when this much needed increase in floor space is brought into full use. Well done to all concerned and good luck!
Ian from Woodchurch
I am very proud to be one of the team of 192 builders who have worked on the new Out Patient Services Unit at St John's Hospice. As I live on the Wirral it is good to know that the Hospice is growing and will be able to care for more patients and their families as a result of the new building.
25 Years of Volunteering at St John's Hospice
Volunteers have played a special part in the development of St John's Hospice from its very beginnings in the early 1980s and initial fund-raising through to the huge body of volunteers we have today - over 400 people ranging in age from 16 to 88. Giving their time and skills freely volunteers underpin every area of service at the Hospice and out in the community. Covering 22 diverse roles they are making a difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones on a daily basis, 365 days a year.
On 4 June this year our annual Volunteer Evening was held at a spectacular venue, the newly opened Wolf Room at Eaton Park by kind permission of Their Graces the Duke and Duchess of Westminster. Earlier this year his Grace the Duke of Westminster had commented on the number of volunteers supporting the Hospice and the enormous variety of skills and experience they bring with them. 180 volunteers attended the evening during which Lady Stoddart, President of St John's Hospice, presented awards marking 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service. Pictured are 12 volunteers who have just received their 25 year awards together with Lady Stoddart.
You too could be a volunteer, adding that extra dimension to the Hospice which creates such a special atmosphere so much appreciated by patients and everyone who visits. It may be with a cup of tea, a fresh vase of flowers, a smiling welcome or a listening ear, it may be as an administrative resource in our busy offices and reception areas or through supporting our Fundraising Team especially during the busy Christmas season! There are so many more ways in which you can support your local Hospice, we even have dog and cat volunteers visiting with their owners through the Pets as Therapy organisation! Later this year, the opening of the Outpatient Services Unit will also open up new opportunities.
Volunteering can be a lot of fun and is always rewarding. It can also be hard work and demanding, there are also quiet times with a need for understanding and patience. If you want to find out more, please ring or email today on 334 2778 or caroles@stjohnshospice.org
A Quote from a student volunteer since October 2007
I work at the Hospice every Sunday for two hours. I work as a team of two to complete my duties which include: collecting any remaining dinner plates, giving out cups of tea and coffee to patients and visitors and washing dishes in the main kitchen. I am applying to do medicine at University and I am required to undertake difficult types of volunteer work and work experience. I have worked in a hospital and did not do a lot of work that was beneficial to the running of the ward. However, when I came to the Hospice I felt that my presence was needed.
A Gift in your Will
Legacy income plays an important part of our Fundraising Income.
During 2006/7 we were fortunate to receive gifts from a number of people in their wills that allowed us to put aside some money for future developments after we had covered all the costs of caring at St John's Hospice. Because we had this money we were able to build the new Out Patient Services Unit.
Currently almost 7 out of 10 people in the UK population support charities but fewer than 1 in 20 remembers a charity in their will. Only 31% of adults have made a will.
What are the reasons for making a will?
- Ensure your personal wealth and possessions are distributed to the right people
- Minimise anxiety amongst relatives and friends
- No will can mean a delay in finalising affairs and extra costs in legal fees
- To appoint guardians for children under 18
- Appoint executors to carry out wishes
- Help avoid inheritance tax
- Indicate funeral wishes, such as gifts to be collected in memoriam at the funeral instead of flowers
- Leave a gift to a charity to ensure that valuable care continues.
If you are thinking of making or changing your will, please consider leaving a gift to St John's Hospice to help us to continue to care.
These items show a few of the thousands of people who have helped us fundraise this year. Many, many thanks to you all.
The Coastal Walk was a great success and we hope to raise £18k for the Anniversary Appeal.
Thanks to all our walkers.
Out and about promoting the Anniversary Appeal
Thanks to everyone who cleared out their attics and donated treasures to our auction raising £7500 for the Anniversary Appeal.
Frances Street Chairman and Kathy Doran Chief Executive of Wirral PCT visit the site. The PCT donated £100k to the Anniversary Appeal.
The Catholic Mothers of Sacred Heart are one of the many community groups that have fundraised for 25 years for St John's Hospice - Thank you.
Nurses with our letter from the Queen to mark 25 years of caring.
Year 5 pupils at St Andrew's C of E Primary School, Bebington raise money for the mini bus.
Asda Prenton was one of the many places to sell Anniversary Pins towards our mini bus appeal.
Events to Christmas
Christmas Coffee Morning
St Saviours, Oxton 10.00am - 1.00pm
Christmas Coffee Morning
Heswall Hall, 10.00am -1.00pm
Christmas Coffee Morning
West Kirby Concourse 10.00am - 1.00pm
Christmas Coffee Morning
St Luke's Church, Hoylake 10.00am - 1.00pm
Flower Demonstration
Gordale Nurseries
Light up a Life
Service commences 5.30pm
Light up a Life
Books available to view 5.00 - 7.00pm. Refreshments available, gift shop open