Mark Adams, a Community Learning Disability Nurse, shares his experiences with one of his clients.Patrick Simmons (not his real name) had moderate learning disabilities and lived on his own. Patrick had no family, and relied greatly on professional supporters and a...
When Frank was diagnosed with lung cancer, Macmillan Nurse Christine Reddall was called to his care home to offer support. She was impressed by how home manager Lisa Quinlan and her team managed to care for him. Here, she tells Frank’s story: an example of outstanding...
Patsy lived in a nursing home for people with learning disabilities. When she developed dementia, the staff at her home signed up to a national training programme in end of life support. Here, home manager GERARD WAINWRIGHT tells the story that won his team the Linda...
Winners were announced at this online award ceremony on 16th September 2021 Overall winnerStuart Hasler Category: Providing Outstanding End of Life SupportWinner: Stuart Hasler’s Circle of SupportHighly commended: Dolphin Court (Royal Mencap Society, Havant)Highly...
Category A: A new development or innovation in care / excellence in overall end of life support for people with learning disabilities WINNER St Christopher’s Hospice Learning Disability Care Home Project Team, Sydenham Nominated by: Julie Kinley (manager) In a...
