Monthly Archives: December 2011

Shirley Lunn

Earlier this week we all gathered to say farewell to Shirley Lunn, who has been providing exceptional support and counselling to staff for 10 years. Thank you Shirley, you will be missed.

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Upminster Floral Society

On Thursday the Upminster Floral Society came and prepared some wonderful floral displays for us which can be found in the Chapel and Reception. They really are magnificent and will be admired by staff, patients, relatives  and visitors. Thank you … Continue reading

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South Essex End of Life Steering Group

On Thursday I attended the newly formed South Essex End of Life steering group, which was attended by 3 hospice in Essex.  It was nice to see some old colleagues from my previous NHS job, and I look forward to … Continue reading

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Welcome Karen and Debbie

As part of their induction I met with 2 new (job share) HR assistants Karen and Debbie.  Karen previously worked in the NHS and Debbie worked at the Council and the NHS and between them they have a great deal … Continue reading

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The Family Support Team

This week I attended the family support Team meeting, and it was really interesting to listen to their service areas and the pressure in the Christmas period for families and children needing support and counselling.

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The Lead Up to Christmas

The lead up to Christmas has been extremely busy at the hospice, with many events, and a challenging time for clinical staff as Christmas can be a very difficult time for patients, relatives and friends.   However the Hospice still has … Continue reading

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Day Hospice Christmas Party

I finished the week by attending the Day Hospice Christmas party.  This was a wonderful occasion. It’s a tradition I believe that the staff ‘entertain’ and this year we had Elvis, Tina Turner, Diana Ross , the Ronettes, Liberace to … Continue reading

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Strategy Refresh

On Friday I joined the staff and volunteers at our Pepperell Education Centre where I discussed the current strategy refresh that I am undertaking, and the opportunities for the Hospice and for Education.

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Liberty Light Up A Life

On Wednesday night I attended the last of our Light up a Light events at the Liberty centre Romford.  We were entertained by the Salvation Army and a fantastic choir ‘New Dimensions’. The Mayor of Havering came to switch on … Continue reading

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Christmas Tree Lights at Saint Francis

On Tuesday night we held a small ‘switching on the Christmas Tree Lights’ here at the Hospice.  The tree was kindly donated by Calcott Hall Farm Shop.  Staff, volunteers , patients and relatives joined us in our singing. A big … Continue reading

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