Monthly Archives: October 2011

Welcome Jennifer

On Friday I met Jennifer a new senior staff nurse who has joined the Hospice , having previously worked at the Margaret Centre at Whipps Cross and Cardiology at Barts and the London. Welcome Jennifer and I hope you enjoy … Continue reading

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Christmas Shopping in the Dining Room

On Thursday and Friday the Community fundraisers held a sale of goods in the dining room at the Hospice for staff, patients and  relatives to get into the Christmas shopping mood. It was extremely popular and on day one alone … Continue reading

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Palliative Care Advisory Board

On Thursday I attended the Palliative Care Advisory Board held this time at Saint Joseph’s Hospice. There was a brilliant presentation from Dr Chi Chi Cheung on ‘Co ordinating My Care’ which is a pilot initiative in South London to … Continue reading

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Outer North East London PCT’s

On Monday the Chairman and myself met with Frances Pennell- Buck, the Chairman of the Outer North East London PCT’s (Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest). It was interesting and important for us to hear about the continued … Continue reading

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Our Neighbour at the Round House

On Thursday I met Micheal Heap one of our closest neighbours to the hospice. Mr Heap’s family owned the Hall where the hospice now is and where he lived there as a child ( his nanny had the room I … Continue reading

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The Shops Company – Ashton Gate

On Monday I visited Ashton Gate to meet the headquarters staff of the shops company. Steve Rose the general manager showed me around , then I met Tina who is new in finance,  Jan the new office coordinator, Toby who … Continue reading

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Help the Hospice

Also on Tuesday  I met David Burland from Help the Hospices. We discussed strategic direction for hospices,and current issues and policies affecting hospices. It was very helpful and I appreciate the time David took to coming out to meet me … Continue reading

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Communications at the Hospice

On Tuesday I met with Cheryl who is undertaking a communications review for us at the hospice. She is meeting a number of people and will be attending the first of our newly formed internal communications group which meets early  … Continue reading

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Saint Francis Shops

On Wednesday I spent my second visit with Steve Rose general manager of the Saint Francis Shops when we visited  the Barkingside shop where Lindsay the manager showed me round and introduced me to all the volunteers . We then … Continue reading

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St Oswolds Hospice

Just over a week ago I visited St Oswalds Hospice in Newcastle on Tyne. I had a fantastic visit meeting James the CEO, Anita the director of fundraising, Viv the head if community fundraising, the Director of care services and … Continue reading

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