The newsletter for staff and volunteers at St Barnabas House and Chestnut Tree House

The Bulletin

1st birthday celebrations at Chestnut Tree House Goring Road shop

April 2018

We recently celebrated our Goring Road shop’s 1st anniversary with a party. We were delighted that the Mayor of Worthing, Councillor Alex Harman, attended together with staff, volunteers, customers and supporters.

Chestnut Tree House Trustee, Stephen Hollamby, welcomed everyone to the event and thanked the local community for their generosity and support for the shop since it opened last April.

In the last year, the shop team have processed and sold over 25,000 items that were generously donated by local residents. A quarter of these items were gift aided, meaning an extra 25p for every £1 pound donated. Since opening, the shop has raised enough funds to enable 38 children to spend a night at Chestnut Tree House, to receive specialist care and symptom management from our nursing team and to enjoy the facilities which the hospice offers. Everyone enjoyed refreshments and the stunning teddy bear birthday cake

made by our Retail Area Manager, Karen Bentley. The cake was cut by the Mayor and Shop Manager, Nichola Lambert, helped by Sidney the Squirrel, our Chestnut Tree House mascot.

The Goring shop is situated at 18 Goring Road, Worthing, and stocks general items of clothing, accessories, bric-a-brac, small electricals, books and homeware.

It also has an exciting children’s department with clothing, toys and games to appeal to families in the local area.

Hello and welcome..Susy Pitt Retail Relief Assistant Manager

Jamie Westley Retail Van Driver/ Warehouse Assistant

Janie Whittaker Governance Project Lead - CTH

Farewell and thank you..Debbie Mason Retail Assistant Manager - Durrington

Sarah Goldsmith Events Admin Assistant - STB

Dorothy Reid Bank Staff Nurse - CTH

Bella Cripps Events Co-ordinator

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Neil Blanchard originally qualified as a chartered surveyor and worked for a number of years in commercial property development and management. He’s been the Chief Executive at Southdown Housing

Association since 2014, previously having worked for the organisation in senior management roles since 2001. Southdown is a not-for-profit Sussex-based organisation that supports over 10,000 vulnerable clients each year to overcome situations that are placing their health, housing and wellbeing at risk.

In addition to his role within Southdown, Neil is committed to taking an active role to help shape and influence the wider social care sector. He’s a member of the National Housing Federation’s Health and Housing group which supports the development of new policy ideas across health, care and support. At a local level he participates in a range of networks and working groups as part of the integration of health and social care services, and acts as a representative on the Sussex and East Surrey NHS Sustainability and Transformation Partnership’s (STP) Engagement and Equalities Reference Group. The group provides oversight, assurance, advice and positive challenge to ensure patients’ and carers’ views are adequately taken into account in governance and decision-making processes.

During the 1990s, Neil spent ten years volunteering as

A warm welcome to our new Trusteesa befriender and trainer to support people with HIV and Aids. Through this experience he developed a strong commitment to advocate on behalf of excellent end of life care, and is looking forward to continuing this work at St Barnabas Hospices.

Stephen Hollamby qualified as a solicitor in 1987. His legal experience started in the magistrates’ court in Havant and then Worthing, and in 1990 he moved to Bennett Griffin solicitors in

Worthing. Stephen was a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel for many years and represented children and parents in court in Care Proceedings. In 2004 Stephen combined that role with Managing Partner of Bennett Griffin. Stephen has now ceased his court work and is Risk and Compliance Partner at Bennett Griffin, advising the Partnership and staff on all regulatory and legal matters affecting the firm.

Stephen has been married for 35 years, with two children and two grandchildren (so far!). His additional loves are Southampton FC and England and he hopes that one day in his lifetime England will win the world cup again as he does not recall 1966! Stephen is very keen to assist St Barnabas Hospices in any way possible to ensure the future is as bright as the past in caring for those and their families going through very difficult times at the end of their loved one’s lives.

Congratulations to Kerry

Kerry O’Neill is

moving into an Events

Manager role. Kerry

has been with us for

almost five years and

has some great events

management and line

management skills.

Kerry has developed a number

of new events for us as well as

working on a range of cross-team

projects including Ragnar Relay,

the Snowman Spectacular Ball, the

Night to Remember midnight walk in

Eastbourne and overseas challenges.

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Congratulations to our Brighton Marathon runners

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A special shout out to all St Barnabas Hospices staff and volunteers who conquered the Brighton Marathon and Brighton Marathon 10k on Sunday 15 April 2018.

Smiles all round as the sun shines for Tea at Two Thirty at St BarnabasStaff, volunteers, friends, patients and their relatives were treated to a rare dose of hot weather as Tea at Three (or to be more precise on this occasion, Tea at Two Thirty) moved outside to make the most of the sunshine.

Thank you to Day Hospice for hosting the get together, it was a wonderful chance to stop for a short break, have a cuppa and enjoy a slice of cake and a chat together.

1) Madeleine Green (Marketing Co-ordinator, CTH, East Sussex), Sam Skilton (Marketing Co-ordinator, STB and Digital Communications Officer, STB and CTH), Mikayla Bernstein (Corporate Fundraiser, CTH, East Sussex) all ran the Brighton Marathon 10k 2) James Millen (Donor Marketing Officer, STB and CTH) ran the full Brighton Marathon 3) Alison Amos (Staff Nurse, IPU) and her husband ran the full Brighton Marathon 4) David Pegler (Trustee) ran the full Brighton Marathon.

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Dying Matters Week 14-20 May 2018

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Looking after your health and wellbeing

Our team of slimmers are progressing brilliantly with weight loss achieved by all 21 staff. Special praise to three members who have broken through the one stone barrier. Please keep weighing in each week even if you think you’ve gained a few pounds – Liz Ibrahim (Occupational Health Manager) can motivate you to get back on track. With the Summer and holiday season fast approaching, new joiners are always welcome.

Next month is Dying Matters Week which aims to help people talk about death, dying, bereavement and making plans for end of life.

There will be an information stand, located at the top of the front stairs at St Barnabas House, with information from Dying Matters, including what happens to your online items when you die, as well as a chance to get involved by writing five things you want to do before you die. Look out for posters on display around the hospice and join us for a special Tea at Three on 16 May at 3pm to learn more about Dying Matters.

The Hospice Outreach Project Team are also getting involved, and members of the public will be able to take part by writing on the ‘before I die’ chalkboard or hanging ‘words left unsaid’ on a washing line.

Slimmers break the 1 stone barrier

Top to ToeHealth

Fair

40+health check

for staff

‘Top to Toe’ Health Fair returns Thursday 14 June 2018, 9.30am - 3pm

We’ve invited a number of wellbeing experts including a reflexologist, chiropractor, nutritionist and masseurs. Or why not have a go at our rowing challenge with the Lanes Health Club?

Over 40 years health surveillance Monday 25 June and Wednesday 27 June 2018

Carried out by West Sussex Health Preventative Team, the half hour in-depth health checks are targeted at the 40–70 year age group. More information and how to book will be available soon.

Dea r Doris

Your Agony Aunt column from Data Protection Doris Dear readers, I have been so thrilled since the last Bulletin to receive your data protection questions to answer in this column.

Just a reminder about the beauty of data protection. We are a very caring organisation and data protection is well named – it means caring about what happens to a person’s data when they have given it to St Barnabas or Chestnut Tree. It means protecting their data. It could be medical information, contact details, bank account or credit card numbers, or just their name and address, or year of birth. They have given us that data to look after and we will care about it as much as we care about their health, wellbeing or happiness. We will protect all their data and use it carefully and sensibly to make sure their total experience with the hospices is the best it possibly can be.

Last month, I promised to tell you about GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). These regulations are new and they come into force at the end of May 2018. GDPR is an all-round tightening up of data protection and I know that you will be offered training on this topic and you will love it! It’s also a great opportunity for everyone in our organisation to make doubly sure they are being very careful with all kinds of personal data given to us by staff, volunteers, patients, families, donors, supporters, health care professionals etc.

All the best, until next timeDoris x

Question: I work at Chestnut Tree House and people sometimes call and want to donate over the phone by credit card. Is it ok to scribble their details down on a post-it note and pass to fundraising?

Answer: No it is really not ok. There is a form available specifically for this purpose, if you can’t find the form, take their phone number and we will call them back. Use the form because the form has data protection questions built in. There are also rules about what you must do with the form when completed, after the phone call – it’s sensitive because it contains credit card details and we must protect that information.

Question: What causes a data protection breach?

Answer: Lots of everyday things can lead to a breach, here are a few to be aware of:• Accidentally disclosing sensitive data, for example a personal medical file getting mixed up with other papers.• Inappropriate access to sensitive data, for example a fundraiser being able to access all the HR records• Loss or theft of paper records or of portable devices (eg. USB stick) containing sensitive information• A breach of IT security (like sharing a password) could potentially lead to a data protection breach•Unauthorised access – someone hacking into our Lottery or medical files• Confidential information or personal details being left unlocked on a desk• Not disposing of confidential papers properly.

Question: GDPR – I’ve heard of it – it’s just a fundraising thing isn’t it?

Answer: No it applies to all types of data processing, not just donors but also including volunteers, staff and our beneficiaries (patients, families, children).

Question: What should I do if I think there might have been a data protection breach?

Answer: Tell your Manager and Director immediately. If a breach has occurred, we have 72 hours to report it to the Information Commissioner (ICO).

Question: I work in a St Barnabas shop and we work very hard to sign up stock donating customers to Gift Aid. When they fill in the form, customers often ask what we are going to do with their name and address and whether they will be inundated with brochures. What should we say in response?

Answer: The next version of the form will say what we are going to do with their data in the future. In this case, the customer’s data will only ever be used in relation to their Retail Gift Aid claim. The data will not be shared internally with Fundraising or Marketing. The only communications the customer will receive will come from our Finance Department who have to write to customers occasionally for administrative purposes about the monies raised through Gift Aid in the shops.

Join in the joy, feel the love and send Doris your data protection questions c/omaddy.reid@stbh.org.uk

St Ba rna bas House news

Relaunching the Walk of LifeThe Walk of Life welcomes patients and visitors to the hospice and is a celebration of love, life, family and friends. A pathway, made up of many thousands of pavers with personal messages, each paver not only gives hope and inspiration, but also helps continue to provide hospice care for our community with a donation to St Barnabas House.

This year, we have a new supplier, and a new programme of cleaning so the Walk of Life pathway will always look its best. The cost of some of the pavers has increased and the new prices will be published in May. In the meantime, if you would like to register your interest in receiving the updated brochure please contact our Fundraising Team on 01903 254777 or email fundraising@stbh.org.uk

Doreen Harbour who purchased a stone in memory of her daughter Jeanette Baker said:

“The staff and volunteers gave Jeanette the best quality of life she could have had during her illness and nurtured her young sons, Bradley and Connor. Over Christmas 2015, staff gave up their leave on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day to drive Jeanette home to Littlehampton to be with her family. It was wonderful for us all and we are indebted to St Barnabas House forever. We all feel ‘part of the family’ when we visit St Barnabas House and especially love the café so it is perfect to have this permanent family memento here. We trust the inscription will also give hope and strength to others.”

Jeanette’s husband Chris Baker with sons Conner and Bradley and their Grandmother Doreen

A cut aboveJustine Othen, of Richard John Hair and Beauty in Worthing visited our Day Hospice this month to provide haircuts and blow dry’s for our patients.

“I f ind it really rewarding to be able to make someone happy by doing their hair. It brightens up their day and makes them feel so much better about themselves. A lot of patients on oxygen can’t get out to the hairdresser so this is a lot easier for them.”

St Ba rna bas House news

We’re thrilled to have hundreds of walkers already registered to walk through the night for St Barnabas House on Saturday 30 June in our annual Night to Remember midnight walk. With men and children aged 10 and over now welcome to join our ladies, we think this could be our biggest and best Night to Remember ever! Starting at 10.30am, our walkers can choose to walk 7, 13.1 or 20 miles from Worthing Leisure Centre, through the streets of Worthing and along the seafront. Make sure you get your family, friends and colleagues to register a team for this, one of our flagship events.www.stbh.org.uk/nighttoremember

Tackling single use plastics at St Barnabas HouseDid you know?

• Our coffee shop and vending cups are made of recyclable paper.• We are using biodegradable straws on the IPU, the Day Hospice and the coffee shop.• There are no longer plastic stirrers in the coffee shop and we are phasing out their use in the ward lounges. • We are phasing out the use of plastic drinking cups, and are looking for new alternatives.

Night to Remember is the biggest event for St Barnabas and we need over 200 volunteers to help us on the night. Roles include marshalling, handing out refreshments, serving breakfast, car park volunteers and our all-important finish line cheering squad.

If you’re able to volunteer or know someone who can, please complete the form on our website www.stbh.org.uk/volunteer-at-n2r or email fundraising-volunteers@stbh.org.uk. Even if it’s just for a couple of hours, we’d be very grateful for your help.

Chestnut Tree Hou se news

Daffodils come out to celebrate our 15th birthdayTo celebrate Chestnut Tree House’s 15th birthday, one of our long-term corporate supporters, Gatwick Airport, donated some daffodil bulbs for a very special project in our garden. In October, a team from Gatwick visited the House and spent a day planting hundreds of bulbs in the shape of ‘15’. Spring has finally sprung and here is the result! We would like to thank the team at Gatwick Airport for helping us to make this happen, and for their ongoing support.

Going wild with RepTylersEarlier this month, children at Chestnut Tree House were treated to a special visit from the team at RepTylers. Everyone had lots of fun saying hello to Pandora the Burmese python, Pooh the skinnypig, Mr Fruitella the panther chameleon, and all their friends!

Thank you very much to Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club for so generously funding this activity!

Chestnut Tree Hou se news

Votes fly in for Chestnut Tree HouseThe East Sussex Team at Chestnut Tree House is thrilled to announce that we’ve been voted as the ‘People’s Charity’ for Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow this August. A huge and heartfelt thank you to all our staff and volunteers who voted for us.

This amazing opportunity will help us raise awareness and vital funds for the charity. Chestnut Tree House will receive a percentage of the money collected at Airbourne. We look forward to seeing everyone at the show which runs from Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 August. If you would like to volunteer at the event, please call Abi Harley on 01323 725095.

Minehead to Newquay for Trustee Neil Gatley

Trustee Neil Gatley is taking on the challenge of walking from Minehead to Newquay for Chestnut Tree House.

Neil started his career in the food and pharmaceutical industries, working for Thorn EMI as a Group Personnel Manager prior to establishing

his own HR consultancy, supplying advice and guidance to a range of employers. A Corporate Fellow of the C.I.P.D., Neil specialises in UK employment law. He is also a qualified and experienced health and safety advisor.

Art and happy memories at the Jerwood GalleryOn Monday 9 April, children and families were treated to a day at the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings, thanks to a three year partnership with Children and the Arts. The children we care for, their siblings and families had the chance to meet some wolves before listening to stories, making music and creating their own wolf-themed artwork. They also had the opportunity to explore the galleries at the Jerwood, which were closed to the public for the day.

One parent commented, “It’s amazing to be able to come somewhere where there is plenty to do, it’s not too crowded, not too noisy, all of which would have a bad effect on Liam. We’re really grateful for events like this.”

Neil said: “I was delighted recently to be invited to become a Trustee of St Barnabas Hospices. Over the years I have completed most of the long distance National Trails in England with the exception of the South West Coast Path, west of Falmouth. As I approach my dotage my plan now is to begin at the official start point - Minehead - and to then last the distance carrying a full backpack, staying at a combination of campsites, B&B’s and a youth hostel. The official distance is 190 miles but I reckon on covering at least 200 with deviations to visit attractive hostelries, campsites etc. My fundraising target is £2,000.”

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/neil-gatley1

Fu ndra isi ng news

A very special letterRecently we had a donation from a lovely young girl, who decided, with no encouragement from her family, to give her Easter money to St Barnabas House in memory of her grandfather, Alan. Jess and her family have kindly allowed us to share her touching letter.

The Big Get Together Since launching in 2016, The Big Get Together has raised an incredible £12,000. Thank you to all our wonderful participants.

We’re inviting you all to be part of The Big Get Together again this year. It’s really simple. Just get together with friends, family, neighbours or colleagues and hold a barbeque, coffee morning, garden party or try out your own unique ideas. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a loved one on a special date or anniversary.

Last year, Steve and Debbie Brattle held a Mexican themed garden party with their friends and family to remember

Debbie’s father and sister. They had a great evening with a quiz, cocktails and fancy dress.

To get involved or for more information please contact the Fundraising Team on 01903 254777.

Harry to cycle 644 miles in memory of his grandfather, Harry

Rustington resident, Harry Finnigan, will take on some of the renowned Tour de France stages this summer as he rides from London to Geneva in memory of his grandfather, who was cared for by St Barnabas House.

Harry, who turns 30 in April, will be cycling 644 miles across southern England and northern France for 10 days, from Wednesday 25 July to Friday 3 August.His grandfather, John Crammond was referred to St Barnabas by the Cardiac Unit at Worthing Hospital

with Advanced Heart Failure. John was assigned our Advanced Heart Failure Nurse, Michaela Wheatley, who joined the team in 2016 and has provided specialist support for over 150 people with Advanced Heart Failure since then.

Harry said: “Michaela visited Grandpa at home and went through some very difficult questions with my mum, aunt and Grandpa to ensure his wishes were met. She was with us the whole way until he died.”

“She sorted out medication when our surgery said it would take seven days, but he needed it urgently, she chased up the district nurses when communication was not happening and she gave us numbers of people to help with getting him a special bed, commode and frames into his house.”

Francesca and John Roberts have set off on a challenge of a lifetime as they take on a 2,660 mile trek from Mexico to Canada this summer. The couple are hoping to raise over £10,000 for St Barnabas where Francesca’s father, Ian Aitken, who lived in Worthing, spent his final weeks in February 2017.

Francesca and John are walking the full length of the Pacific Crest Trail; setting off from Campo in Southern California at the Mexican border in April, they are hoping to reach the finishing point at Manning Park on the Canadian border 173 days later in September. Their journey will include 20 days of trekking in the mountains as they take a detour to climb Mount Whitney, the highest point in California at 14,505ft.

If you would like to support Francesca and John in their challenge, you can sponsor them at www.justgiving.com/francesca-aitken

“My husband and I married on 1 September 2016, which I think was one of my dad’s favourite days. Looking back at the pictures and videos of him walking down the aisle, the smile on his face, is priceless. Unfortunately, the next time we saw him when we got back from our honeymoon, he was given the news that he had terminal cancer and only a few months to live. The care the nurses and doctors gave him during his three-week stay was most astounding to witness.” Francesca Roberts

Photos: Francesca and Robert at the start of the Pacific Crest Trail, Francesca’s father, Ian Aitken, on her wedding day.

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: A walk on the wild side

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Gifts in WillsDid you know?

• The first gift in a Will that Chestnut Tree House received was in 2000 and this helped build the children’s hospice we have today.

• As Chestnut celebrates its 15th birthday, gifts in Wills have been instrumental in helping us care for 833 children over the last 15 years.

• St Barnabas House has been given an amazing 552 gifts in Wills since March 2003.

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Ellie’s Star Gala 10 July 2018The Ellie Thornton Foundation has been set up by Ben and Vicky Thornton in memory of their daughter Ellie. Ellie is

the granddaughter of Andy and Denise Thornton, long time volunteers for Chestnut Tree House and St Barnabas House.

Ellie was an extraordinary girl with an extraordinary life, marked by her desire to have fun, her obsession with theme parks, and her ability to engage anyone in conversation, adult or child. Ellie was worldly, resilient, bubbly and full of ideas and ambitions. She wanted to help children who didn’t have the same opportunities as her and recognised that she was lucky to travel the world and have amazing family experiences. The Ellie Thornton Foundation will champion what was important to her, and what is important to her family, in her name.

The family are officially launching the Ellie Thornton Foundation on Ellie’s birthday with Ellie’s Star Gala on 10 July 2018. You are invited to this special evening to launch the charity, which will include a three course dinner with fine wine, charity auction and entertainment at Cissbury Barns in Findon. Tickets cost £45 per person, or £425 for a table of 10 guests.

Tickets are still available at:www.elliesstargala.eventbrite.co.uk

Please like and share the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/elliethorntonfoundation

Visit the website to find out more: www.elliethorntonfoundation.org.uk

If you would like to support the Ellie Thornton Foundation but cannot attend the dinner, the family are looking for good quality raffle prizes or amazing items to auction. Or perhaps you would like to pledge to do something to support the foundation in the future? Please email denthorn14@aol.com if you have any questions or to find out more about how you can be a part of the Ellie Thornton Foundation.

Taking trekkers to new heightsSt Barnabas House has introduced a new event for 2018. We’re taking a team of trekkers to climb Mount Snowdon on 8 September 2018. As part of this iconic trek we will ascend the 1,085 metre mountain with the aim of reaching the summit and viewing the breathtaking sunset over Snowdonia National Park. Our descent will then be in darkness with head torches lighting our way to the base.

To be part of this exciting and challenging trek sign up now on our website: www.stbh.org.uk/snowdon

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Eye-catching Easter window displays

Egg-cellent bonnets at Wick Shop

Our St Barnabas House Wick shop held an Easter bonnet competition and raffle during the Easter weekend. We were delighted that The Mayor of Littlehampton, Councillor Billy Blanchard-Cooper, came along on the day to join us. The raffle raised over £120 and we’d like to thank everyone involved on the day.

“The shop team all work exceptionally hard to put on varied theme days through the year. I enjoyed a lovely afternoon and the Easter bonnet entries were egg-cellent!”

Councillor Blanchard-Cooper

Easter Eggstravaganza comes to Chestnut Bognor shop

Tombolas are always a great success at our Bognor shop and £435 was raised at their Easter event. There was also a children’s colouring competition and a visit from Kiku the Clown.

Well done to Jacky, Simone and all of the volunteers and a big thank you to everyone who came along to join the fun.

Here’s a peek at some of the creative window displays created by our shops this Easter....

EASTBOURNE SHOP UCKFIELD SHOP HOVE SHOP

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May the 4th be with you!Come and feel the force at our Wick shop from 9am to 5pm on Friday 4 May. We will be selling Star Wars memorabilia including toys, books, games, DVDs and lots more Star Wars related items.

Our St Barnabas Wick shop is at 68-70 Wick Street, Wick, Littlehampton BN17 7JS. Give them a call on 01903 725278 for more information.

Channel your inner superhero - starting Saturday 26 May, SeafordTo celebrate Chestnut Tree House’s 15th birthday, Nicki, Barbara, Matthew and the Seaford team are having a Superhero week starting on:Saturday 26 May at 9am.

There will be lots of superhero fancy dress and toys for sale as well as a tombola and cake sale throughout the week. Come along and say hello to Nicki, Barbara, Matthew and the team.

26 Broad Street,Seaford, BN25 1ND.

Tel: 01323 873936.

Youngest Eastbourne volunteer discovers genuine Burberry bagWe often get treasures donated to our shops. The trick is spotting them, pricing them accordingly and getting that sale.This happened at Eastbourne, where a genuine Burberry bag came in and was sold by their youngest volunteer Hannah.

After much deliberation by the customer, Hannah clinched the deal for the full £250! A great result.

Education news

Clinical competencies pilot set to launchThis month, the Education Department embarked on an exciting pilot project to initiate nursing competencies within the organisation. It will allow St Barnabas House to evidence the standard of nursing care which exists and make provision for further learning.

Many other hospices have tried this initiative, however it has proved challenging due to its enormity. Therefore, being able to get this up and running is a great achievement.

Each competency requires nurses to undertake structured learning and assessment in supervised practice – spending allocated time with our Clinical Educator, access to relevant education via study days, online and other resources and ‘on the job’ learning and experience.

The purpose of the competencies is to demonstrate the value and skills of our nursing staff. By providing education and one-to-one supervised practice it

Working together with Sussex Partnership, St Wilfrid’s and St Catherine’s Hospices

Last month we facilitated a study day entitled: An Introduction to Caring for People with Dementia. We were asked by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) to offer staff some training in relation to caring for people at the end of life.

Held at St Barnabas House, we invited neighbouring hospices, St Wilfrid’s and St Catherine’s, to attend. Thirty delegates, including managers, nurses and care support workers, were very enthusiastic and keen to learn.

The focus of the day was for mental health and palliative healthcare professionals to share expertise to enhance the care of people with dementia at the end of life. In the morning there were group discussions and lectures, with locality workshops in the afternoon. Each hospice shared information about their clinical services and how they could be used by everyone, work together to celebrate success and consider how potential challenges may be overcome.

At the end of the day, Carrie George (Lead Nurse for SPFT), considered how we could build on the knowledge and relationships gained from the day. Lots of suggestions were shared, with one of the most popular being to facilitate three link half days, one at each hospice, annually.

It was an effective study day which demonstrated the value of collaborative working. 100% of the delegates said they would recommend the study day and 96% said it would enhance their clinical practice.

acknowledges their individual skills and provides them with continual professional development.

Completion of the competencies will provide each nurse with a professional portfolio detailing ongoing learning and confirm his or her ability to provide a recognised standard of evidence-based care.

A total of eight willing and enthusiastic healthcare assistants from our Hospice at Home service, with Liz Watson as their mentor/assessor, are part of the pilot which runs until October. They will undertake two competencies – Communication and Maintaining Personal Hygiene, two very different but equally vital skills.

A full evaluation to ensure we get it right will take place before we roll it out fully.

Watch this space.

Education news

Education Department courses for May/June 2018All of the courses below are held in the Education Rooms at St Barnabas House

MayTuesday 1 May University of Brighton module - Day 9 Wednesday 2 May Lone worker am & pmThursday 3 May Symptom managementThursday 3 May Management of syringe driversTuesday 8 May University of Brighton module - Day 10Wednesday 9 May Overview of EOL Care for RNs - Day 2Wednesday 9 May Looking after yourselfThursday 10 May RGN clinical stat dayMonday 14 May I don’t want to go back into hospital - Day 4Tuesday 15 May Effectively handling verbal complaints am & pmThursday 17 May HCA clinical stat dayThursday 17 May MCA, DoLS & restraintMonday 21 May Verification of expected deathTuesday 22 May Caring for people with respiratory disease at EOLWednesday 23 May Pearls for practiceThursday 24 May Journal club

JuneMonday 4 June RGN Clinical stat dayTuesday 5 June Clinical gemsWednesday 6 June Looking after yourselfWednesday 6 June Swap shop: Mental health issues - how can we help?Wednesday 6 June Community link nursesThursday 7 June HCA Clinical stat dayTuesday 12 June Sage & Thyme Level 1 (new date)Wednesday 13 June Ambulance crew study dayThursday 14 June Funeral directors study afternoonFriday 15 June Six steps and conclusionMonday 18 June Advanced communication skills - Day 1Tuesday 19 June Advanced communication skills - Day 2Thursday 21 June Overview of end of life care for RNs - Day 3Friday 22 June Looking after yourselfMonday 25 June What do we understand by spirituality?Monday 25 June Journal clubTuesday 26 June Caring for people with heart failure at the end of lifeThursday 28 June Verification Of Expected Death (VOED)

All the above courses are open to all employees at St Barnabas House and Chestnut Tree House. More information about the courses can be seen on the Education noticeboards and also on the W/Drive/Group Information/Education – booking forms are here, too. Alternatively, to book your place or to find out more, please email education@stbh.org.uk or call the Education Team on 01903 706356.

Volunteer at one of our events

Thank you

HIT THE DOWNS: St Barnabas and Chesnut TreeSunday 6 May 2018Shifts available between 6am and 6pm Car parking, registration and route marshals, cheering squad, handing out medalsStarts at Windlesham House - route is along the South Downs, West Sussex

STEYNING FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTSunday 6 May 2018 Midday - 4pmReferees required for 6-a-side adult tournament, selling raffle ticketsSteyning Town FC, Shooting Field, Steyning

DUCK RACESunday 13 May 2018Midday - 3:30pm Awareness stand, hook a duck game Library Car Park, Storrington

NIGHT TO REMEMBER – FLYERINGWednesday 16 May and Friday 22 June 2018Shifts available: 11am - 2pmSouth Street Square and Montague Place, Worthing

BUTLINS AWARENESS STANDWednesday 19 May 2018Shifts TBCAwareness stand, public collectionButlins, Bognor Regis

SUNFLOWER COLLECTIONSJune and July - exact dates TBCShifts TBC Selling sunflower pins, public collections Various locations in the community

ONE GREAT DAYSaturday 19 May 2018Shifts available: 10am - 1pm and 1pm - 4pmAwareness stand setup/ breakdown, fundraising gameThe Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath

OLD THORNS GOLF DAYFriday 8 June 2018Shift: 10.30am - 5pmFundraising activities on the courseOld Thorns Golf Club, Liphook, Hampshire

CHORAL SUMMER CONCERTFriday 15 June 2018 Shift: 6:30pm - 10:30pmServing refreshments during and after the interval Christs Hospital Chapel, Horsham, RH13 0LJ

ROTTINGDEAN FAYRESaturday 16 June 2018Shifts available: 8am - midday and midday - 4pmAwareness stall, fundraising gameThe Green, Rottingdean

LEWES CASTLE ROTARY CLUB SPONSORED WALKSaturday 16 June 2018Shifts available: 8:30am - 4:30pmMarshalling and lead walkersSouthover Church Hall, Lewes to The Hope Inn, Newhaven

RACE TO THE KINGSaturday 23 June 2018Early start, TBCCheering squad, awareness standSlindon Estate, Arundel

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If you’d like to volunteer at Night to Remember, please register online at www.nighttoremember.org.uk/stb. For more information contact Angie Bacon on 01903 706326 or email fundraising-volunteers@stbh.org.uk

Join our army of volunteers and help make a real difference at our Night to Remember midnight walk

Course MarshalHelping our participants to feel motivated and safe, you could be one of our marshals

lining the 7, 13.1 and 20 mile routes under the stars. Fully supported by our Events Team you will be our eyes and ears on the ground, cheering our walkers around the course.

Event VolunteerWe have a variety of roles available on event day including helping set up, registration,

issuing medals, handing out refreshments and our finish line cheer squad.

Whether you can join us for a

few hours or the entire night

from 7pm – 7am, we’ve got

something for everyone.

Saturday 30 June 2018Worthing Leisure Centre

VEHICLE UPKEEP (18+) Carry out vehicle safety checks and help keep them in a good condition

DRIVERS (18+) Provide transport to our children, young people and their families

FUNDRAISING EVENTS (16+) Ensure our fundraising events run

smoothly and are a success (Ad-hoc)

SHOPS (16+ or 15+ for DofE) Assist in one of our charity shops, sorting donations and serving the

public

FUNDRAISING STAND CO-ORDINATOR Transport and co-ordinate charity

fundraising stands, using your own vehicle.

WAREHOUSE (16+) Sort through our many generous

donations ready for distribution to our charity shops

Chestnut Tree House Current Volunteering

Opportunities

All opportunities are a regular involvement unless otherwise stated.

For more information or to request an application form, please contact Voluntary

Services on 01903 706315 or email volunteers@stbh.org.uk

MAINTENANCE (16+) Help to keep the hospice in good

working order

St Barnabas House Current Volunteering

Opportunities

All opportunities are a regular involvement unless otherwise stated.

For more information or to request an application form, please contact Voluntary

Services on 01903 706315 or email volunteers@stbh.org.uk

OUTPATIENT CLINIC DRIVERS

Safe drivers needed to provide comfortable transport to help patients attend appointments

at the hospice.

OUTPATIENT CLINIC DRIVERS

Safe drivers needed to provide comfortable transport to help patients attend appointments

at the hospice.

SHOPS (16+ or 15+ for D of E) Support our fundraising by

sorting and selling the many generous donations

OUTPATIENT CLINIC SUPPORT

Caring and capable individuals are being sought to provide assistance

during outpatient clinics.

OUTPATIENT CLINIC SUPPORT

Caring and capable individuals are being sought to provide assistance

during outpatient clinics.

OUTPATIENT CLINIC SUPPORT

Caring and capable individuals are being sought to provide assistance

during outpatient clinics.

MAINTENANCE (16+) Help to keep the hospice in good

working order

COMMUNITY COMPANIONS (18+)

Befriend and give practical support to patients at their

homes

FUNDRAISING EVENTS (16+) Play a part in a variety of

activities (ad-hoc)

WAREHOUSE (16+) Sort through our many generous donations ready for distribution

to our charity shops

EVENING RECEPTIONIST (18+)

A friendly face to be a first point of contact for those contacting and visiting the hospice during Saturday evenings,

5pm to 8pm.