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Blue soldiers
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Hi jo,
This has concerned me for a while “care plans”. My mum is 97 vascular Dementia and end of life. I have repeatedly requested end of life care plan be put in place.
At the moment mum has an old one in her folder from London Care which is totally outdated to care regular staff do now.
When again I bought it up with manager two weeks ago was informed it was in hand, and because my background is in care I do know what should be there and not.
Any advise on road to go down now.?
Rosalie
Hi jo,
This has concerned me for a while “care plans”. My mum is 97 vascular Dementia and end of life. I have repeatedly requested end of life care plan be put in place.
At the moment mum has an old one in her folder from London Care which is totally outdated to care regular staff do now.
When again I bought it up with manager two weeks ago was informed it was in hand, and because my background is in care I do know what should be there and not.
Any advise on road to go down now.?
Rosalie
What a great poem! What would we do without them.
I do wish to point out though, there are more battalions fighting outside of the Hospital settings and the NHS, in health and social care 'lest we forget'
What a wonderful poem. I would like to share it. May I please?
And yes I agreecwith Tanya. I am a healthcare assistant but not in NHS. Working in my patients homes. And I do consider myself like a great contribution to the front line.
Hi Kameliya. Mark has said share wherever you wish. I cannot agree more so many of our key workers are soldiers/superheroes. I will ask him to compose another poem to take this into account.
Morning all. Spreading a little joy into lives and places that have become isolated
for people who don't understand, has put quite a lot of strain and stress on staff and like myself, care home activities coordinator. It is requiring a lot of creativity, as games and crafts will pass the time but not replace the feeling of having visitors.
I was blessed beyond measure when I met, Richard Heywood (Folkestone) who offered us some of his time, sitting in our garden singing to and with our residents. This has made an enormous difference to the lives of the old folk. (This is being done with great care for Richard and the residents, distance and contact all observed).
We are writing cards to love ones, doing all sorts of prep for Easter. But I would love to hear from anyone with ideas of how to make the isolation less obvious.
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Praise from the Garden
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Hi kameliya. I got in touch with Mark through f book. He said he was thinking of key workers and will be happy to write a new poem. Watch this space.
Hi Denise
There are some ideas on the f book page Dignity in action. The singing outside has been very popular and successful from posts shared. There have been rainbows of hope posters. Knitting for babies in bro natal units. Posters expressing feelings to loved ones. Like I’m alright I guess it an ideal time to decorate Easter hats or eggs. Do you have a talent show. Designing posters- singing - writing poetry. Perhaps you could plant some sunflowers and see whose grows the highest. Just a few thoughts. Good luck.
Here’s Mark’s response to a request for another poem. Enjoy and share.
I've been asked to write another poem for all keyworkers on the Frontline. This is called,
Extraordinary Workers.
Extraordinary Workers
Written by Staff Nurse Mark Coley RNLD
on 1.4.20
For all keyworkers on the frontline
Keyworkers on the frontline,
Everyone doing their part,
To combat this virus,
All your need is a caring heart,
All working together,
Doing what they have to do,
Extraordinary workers,
They're doing it for you.
Ordinary workers,
Doing extraodinary deeds,
All across the world,
Fighting to succeed,
Unsung heroes,
We salute each one of you,
Together we can defeat this threat,
Together we'll make it through.
Keyworkers there's so many,
In retail, transport or care,
All the Emergency services,
And everyone else out there,
Putting themselves at risk,
So others can stay safe at home,
Extraordinary workers,
Making sure your not alone.
Ordinary workers,
Doing extraodinary deeds,
All across the world,
Fighting to succeed,
Unsung heroes,
We salute each one of you,
Together we can defeat this threat,
Together we'll make it through.
Keyworkers at their posts,
Were so proud of you,
Keeping this country going,
That is what you do,
Onward and forward,
Each day and every night,
Extraordinary workers,
Together we will win the fight,
Ordinary workers,
Doing extraodinary deeds,
All across the world,
Fighting to succeed,
Unsung heroes,
We salute each one of you,
Together we can defeat this threat,
Together we'll make it through,
Yes, together we'll make it through.
I agree. NHS staff are in most cases doing a great job if they have the equipment, but they are not the only people looking after patients. We
are all in this together.
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No man is an island,
Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of thy friend's
Or of thine own were:
Any man's death diminishes me,
Because I am involved in mankind,
And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;
It tolls for thee.
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Yes, we are all in this together and affected by what we all do.