St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth believes that no one should die alone, in pain or distress.
How someone is cared for at the end of their life can remain with relatives and loved ones for a long time so it is important to get the care right. All staff who care for people at end of life should be trained with the knowledge and skills to ensure that the end of life care people receive, maintains their dignity, choice and comfort. People should be able to die in a place of their choosing and their end of life wishes should be known by those caring for them.
St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth have been training local care homes and domiciliary care agencies in how to provide good end of life care. The programme is called the Six Steps Programme, as there are six key steps that an organisation has to complete to pass the course and receive the St Luke’s Six Step award. Their award is reviewed every year to ensure that the standards are maintained.
Congratulations to Chollacott House in Tavistock who have have maintained their Six Steps standard from St Luke’s.
St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth
/in NewsSt Luke’s Hospice Plymouth believes that no one should die alone, in pain or distress.
How someone is cared for at the end of their life can remain with relatives and loved ones for a long time so it is important to get the care right. All staff who care for people at end of life should be trained with the knowledge and skills to ensure that the end of life care people receive, maintains their dignity, choice and comfort. People should be able to die in a place of their choosing and their end of life wishes should be known by those caring for them.
St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth have been training local care homes and domiciliary care agencies in how to provide good end of life care. The programme is called the Six Steps Programme, as there are six key steps that an organisation has to complete to pass the course and receive the St Luke’s Six Step award. Their award is reviewed every year to ensure that the standards are maintained.
Congratulations to Chollacott House in Tavistock who have have maintained their Six Steps standard from St Luke’s.
Primrose House: Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide 2020
/in NewsStonehaven were invited to Coutts in London on Wednesday last week, to celebrate the inclusion of Primrose House in Knight Frank’s 2020 Luxury Care Home Guide. 100 of the most prestigious care homes across the country are featured in this beautifully presented guide, so it was a real honour to be there and to meet other care home operators. Primrose House in Westward Ho! opened in September 2016. It’s location on the North Devon coast means that many of its 30 ensuite bedrooms enjoy views out to sea, as far as Saunton Sands and Lundy Island, on a clear day. The building was designed with the dementia resident in mind, with carefully chosen colours, lighting, textiles and lay-out. For more information about Primrose House, or to book an appointment to view, please call 01237 488023.
A Fond Farewell
/in NewsThis week we bid a fond farewell to Mathilde Bouts who has worked as Stonehaven’s Purchasing Assistant for the last three years. She’s off to start a new life in Southern Spain with her partner and their cats. Whilst we are absolutely thrilled for her, she will be SO missed by everyone who has had the pleasure of working with her. Buena Suerte!
Christmas Party at St Petrocs
/in NewsI love this photo of the St Petrocs Christmas party – everyone enjoying a good old singalong!
It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas!
/in NewsResidents at The Manor in Exminster have been busy cutting out their painted hand-prints to make this stunning Christams Tree!
International Day of The Older Person 2019
/in NewsThe residents of St Petroc’s Care Home in Bodmin, marked ‘International Day of the Older Person 2019’ by giving some advice to the younger generation.
75 Years of Wedded Bliss
/in NewsBetty Coe, resident at Bluebell House in Westward Ho! celebrates 75 years of marriage to husband Peter. Peter will move into Bluebell House for a week over Christmas to celebrate with Betty. Wonderful!
Happy Birthday to Stephen and Dawn!
/in NewsStonehaven Directors, husband and wife team, Stephen and Dawn both celebrate a special birthday (b.1949!) within a week of each other. Here they are enjoying their cake in the support office today. Happy Birthday to you both! xx
Hot Dogs & Sparklers!
/in NewsStaff and residents at Kent House celebrated Bonfire Night this year with Hot Dogs and Sparklers, while enjoying the fireworks in the skies above Okehampton.
Happy Halloween!
/in NewsSpotted this Halloween masterpiece at Bluebell House in Westward Ho! yesterday, which I love! Looking forward to some spooky fun at all our homes today. Happy Halloween!