The Partnership Group as of August 2014. From left to right: Eileen Sharman, Ian Ewers-Larose, Shirley Austin, Gwen Wall, Tracey Cory, Peter Espley and Terry Roberts Partnership Group The Hospice understands that it is important for those receiving care to have their say, whether they are a patient, carer or a family member. By listening to you and representing your views, the Hospice can continue to deliver the very highest standards of care and support, and help everyone using Hospice services to feel comfortable, safe and valued as individuals. With these thoughts in mind, the St Elizabeth Hospice Partnership Group was established in spring 2005. The group's aims are simple: To open communication in order to be more sensitive and responsive to the needs and preferences of Hospice patients, their families and carers. Assist with Patient Audits To give an opportunity for Hospice patients and professionals to highlight issues for discussion. To participate in reviews of existing services and the planning of future services. To ensure that the views of Hospice patients, their families and carers are presented to the Hospice’s Senior Management Team. The committee is made up of patients, carers and professionals from the Hospice. The group is made more successful because it includes professionals from the Hospice who are able to give advice, guidance and access to colleagues and information which can support our aims. There are around 12 people on the committee, which meets every month to address issues and to follow up on Action Plans. The group have links with the Cancer User Group at Ipswich Hospital, as well as regional and national networks such as Healthwatch Suffolk, The Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Strategy Group, other Hospices in the area plus other public groups and organisations. What the partnership group has done in the last six years Produced a leaflet for patients, carers, health centres, fundraisers and the public, to explain the services the Hospice provides. Placed a noticeboard in the Hospice entrance to make people aware of who we are and what we do. Produced a visitor’s information leaflet, a copy of which can be downloaded here. Reviewed “out of hours” pain control with the Hospice, Hospice at Home Service and GPs Although the Hospice is strictly a non-smoking area, it was felt that patients in the Hospice who smoke need to be catered for so a new summer house has been built solely for their use along with the smoking room at the end of the new Inpatient Unit in Ipswich. Following a suggestion by us, a DVD was produced to explain the ethos of the Hospice and the many services it provides. This was revamped during 2013 - copies of the new DVD have been circulated to GPs, health centres, libraries, the Cancer Information Centre, Ipswich Hospital and other interested agencies. Active involvement with aspects of the renovation and furnishing of the Inpatient Unit in Ipswich and the New Day-Care Unit for 2014. Continuing and future projects Look into developing a new support link for people who have recently been bereaved Organise an information day for groups across the Anglia region Compile an information file for visitors who do not live in the Ipswich area Development of services to the Waveney and Great Yarmouth Area. Active involvement with aspects of renovation and furnishing of patient areas within the Hospice. Are you a patient, carer or family member? Do you have something to say about your experiences? Come and chat to one of the team or perhaps you would like to join our committee. To make contact please speak to: Mrs Tracey Cory at the Hospice on 01473 707036 or email tracey.cory@stelizabethhospice.org.uk For further details about the work of the Partnership Group, please do not hesitate to email Chairman Ian Ewers-Larose at UserGroupChair@stelizabethhospice.org.uk or contact the Hospice on 01473 727776 or email enquiries@stelizabethhospice.org.uk About us How we are funded Our history Our Team Partnership Group Work for us 25th Anniversary Google+ facebook twitter youtube pinterest Search Home Events News Contact Login 24-Hour specialist advice0800 56 70 111 About us How the Hospice can help you Services Specialist support wherever needed Support us What can you do to help? 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