Spring 2018 Newsletter
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NewsSummerSpring 20172018 PatientsAll change welcome for Midnight Hospice Walk improvements 2018 Florence Nightingale Hospice curtainsIn response, for around the FNHC each Events bed and team at decidedthe Charity has made a number of windowsthat the 2018 in our Midnight In-Patient Walk unit. should We havebe open alsoto everyone purchased over twelve the age new of 11.recliner chairs developments in the Hospice for patients in the Unit, to match the new The Charity also asked survey respondents which will improve the working curtains. if they would prefer to keep the distance environment for staff and create We’veoptions also the improvedsame, or changeour afternoon them totea a 5 a prettier and more homely offeringmile and by 10 introducing mile route. home-baked “54% of respondents cakes to give patients and their families a sweet treat atmosphere for patients. said they would prefer a choice of five miles withor ten their miles, cup and of tea so inwe the have afternoon. decided to trial Staff are now enjoying a new office space Mostthese excitingly,distances,” and says after Jo a Turner. long wait, thirteen and a refurbished meeting room which newThe Midnightover-bed WalkSmart will TVs take have place been on installed23 provideIn 2018 nicerFlorence spaces Nightingale for bereavement Hospice byJune, IAG starting Technology and finishing which will at offer Aylesbury Freeview listeningCharity’s sessions,(FNHC) main out-patient fundraising appointments, event, channelsCollege as for usual. patients to enjoy. andthe Midnightstaff and Walk,volunteer will bemeetings. a bit different. We have carried“We asked through the public the decorative whether they themes would “One thing that won’t be changing is the oflike the the refurbished event to be Dayopened Hospice up to intomen both as Midnight Walk “uniform”,” says Jo. “The roomswell as andwomen,” the Hospice explains ReceptionJo Turner, Head area ofwith flashing ears are spectacular, and the T-shirts matchingFundraising. wood-effect “80% of the flooring, respondents new saidfurniture, they in ‘Safety Pink’ help to keep Walkers visible curtainswould like and men blinds. to be allowed to take part.” as well as being traditional!” InWhile addition, the majority we have were re-decorated in favour of the men Family Find out more online at Sittingjoining Roomthe Walk, and some purchased fear that new it willfurniture change www.fnhospice.org.uk/midnightwalk thanksthe unique to a atmospheredonation of £2,600of the event. from The“It’s Co-op’snice to celebrate members. with girlfriends in a relaxed acar2go confirms Aatmosphere. further £862 I feelfrom that Hazells may changeBowls Club and has paidbecome for a more new competitive,”(FNHC pink!) reclinersaid one chair lady. to sponsorship allowHowever, patients many to comments spend quality also pointedtime with out their that Aston Clinton used car dealership acar2go familiesmen wish in tothe support sitting theroom, Hospice watching as well. 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Reg Charity No. 1119499 NEWS Colour Rush 2017 Much fun was had getting absolutely children with life-limiting illnesses. covered in colour at Colour Rush at “A massive thank you to everyone who took Green Park, Aston Clinton in aid of the part and raised money, to all our volunteers Florrie’s Children’s Team in October. who marshalled and threw paint, and to Over 600 people of all ages and levels the companies which supported the event: of fitness took on the 5k route and got Nuffield Health Aylesbury, Redrow Homes, showered with multi-coloured powder Premier Windows, Home Tiles, Mix96, Arla as they ran, jogged, toddled or walked Dairies, Visual Heights, Energy Generator through the five colour stations. Hire and Hirebase, and also to Your Café So far Colour Rushers have raised nearly in the Park, The Works and Cafe2U who £8,000 for the Florrie’s Team which provided refreshments,” said FNHC’s Head supports local families coping with of Fundraising, Jo Turner. Get a flavour of the day’s fun on our Facebook page @florencenightingalehospice and scroll down to 8th October for photos, videos and posts. Look out for this year’s event and date! 2 3 Bursary Fund to honour the Hendersons You will know that the Charity and Hospice intended to fund specialist education that lost two dear friends in the last fifteen months. will ensure the development and future of Specialist Palliative Care in our community. Karen and Jim Henderson both gave outstanding service to the Hospice for over We intend to launch the initiative in April 25 years: Karen as Nurse and subsequently 2018 with details of how to apply for as Matron, and Jim as Treasurer, Trustee funding. Candidates will be asked to and Retail Director of the Charity. Through demonstrate how their additional education their commitment they supported many will benefit hospice services and allow them patients and families during the most difficult to share their learning with colleagues. of times, ensuring that they received the FNHC CEO Sue Jenkins said, “I believe best possible care. both Karen and Jim would be delighted that We have been asked by many of you the Charity has agreed to fund specialist how we will commemorate and celebrate education as they were both keen to mentor their achievements. After receiving several and encourage learning and development. It suggestions, the Board of Trustees and will also serve as a fitting tribute to both their Hospice Senior Staff have decided to amazing commitment and achievements.” remember and honour both Karen and Jim All are welcome to attend a coffee morning by setting up an education funding scheme. to celebrate the life of Karen Henderson The ‘Henderson Education Award’ will be a and taste some of her favourite bakes on bursary funded annually by the Charity and Saturday 21st April, 10am-12.30pm in the will be open to staff and volunteers in both Education Suite at FNHC Head Office at the Hospice and the Charity. The Award is Walton Lodge. 4 Our communications are in your hands At Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity we In addition, FNHC is preparing for new data are incredibly proud of the care provided to protection rules which come into effect when local people across Buckinghamshire and the General Data Protection Regulation parts of Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire both (GDPR) becomes law in May. This affects in the Hospice and in the community. Our all organisations (including charities) across Charity is funding an increasing number of Europe, and aims to bring data protection the services offered to patients and to their into the digital age. families to keep up with demand for specialist FNHC promises to continue to keep secure care as the local population ages and grows. any information we hold about you and We want to share news about these services never to sell or swap your personal data with with you, to keep you posted about the third parties. If you would like to change the fundraising events and activities we arrange communications you receive from us please to make this care possible and also to tell you email [email protected] or call about how our wonderful volunteers help to on 01296 429 975. You can also write to provide care or raise essential funds. Jo Turner at FNHC, Unit 2, Walton Lodge, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP21 7QY. We don’t, though, want to bother you with any communications you don’t want to receive and Alternatively you can request not to be we are committed to ensuring our fundraising is contacted by us (or any other charity) by legal, open, honest and respectful. contacting an independent organisation called the Fundraising Preference Service To that end, we are registered with the on 0300 3033 517 or https://public. Fundraising Regulator (the independent fundraisingpreference.org.uk regulator of charitable fundraising) and we pay its annual levy. We are also members of the If you want to read more about our Privacy Institute of Fundraising which promotes best Policy please look at: practice. www.fnhospice.org.uk/privacy-policy/ New website launched Just before Christmas FNHC’s new website went live with a beautiful new design and updated functionality. You can now donate directly, sign up for events or request a Volunteering Pack, and easily find information about anything from Hospice services to Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Shops. See more at www.fnhospice.org.uk 5 VOLUNTEERING Young volunteers gain from time with the Charity Do you fancy getting out in the fresh air at Hospice Charity can help you to achieve the weekend with your family and friends to these goals by giving you a volunteering have some fun, whilst making a difference opportunity in one of our Shops. in your community? If so, maybe you Or perhaps your employer offers you time off could spare a few hours to help us at our so that you can volunteer to support a local fundraising events, for example, Midnight charity either individually or as a team? Walk or Colour Rush. Are you or the teenagers in your life looking We can offer a wide range of opportunities for an opportunity to enhance customer and flexible hours, to help you fit volunteering service skills through volunteering, to around your work and school hours, so build confidence, enhance a job or UCAS that you can feel the rewards of making a application or to contribute towards a Duke difference alongside the normal routine of of Edinburgh Award? Florence Nightingale your daily life.