Katie

Hi all,

I work in a hospital and have a big team of volunteers. I have been asked to pause all volunteers until maybe June. Gulp!

Basically I will be solo covering 3 wards (84 patients). What can I do that is time efficient AND effective and will reach the most patients. Baring in mind most will be in their hospital bed.

Thanks in advance.

Hi all,

It's Nutrition & Hydration Week in the UK from 15th March. Can anyone suggest any fun activities to boost hydration. Was thinking mocktail making, guess the juice etc. Ideally ideas that I can take round on a trolley.

Many thanks

Hi Gemma,

I am also an activity co-ord in a hospital, elderly care wards. Around half our patients have dementia. I haven't been able to find another AC is a similar setting. Would be interesting to talk about what we do. Please email me if you'd like - [email protected].

Hi all,

Does anyone else work in a hospital? I work in a large acute hospital in London. Most patients are here for a short time (days, weeks) with some here for months awaiting a care home. I thought it may be nice if anyone else works in a hospital with patients in awaiting a placement to start a pen pal service? It may just be a couple of patients at a time who would be interested. I wondered if it would be something we could continue when the patient goes to the care home. This would be a source of continuity particuarly for patients without loved ones.

If anyone is interested please let me know.

Thank you, Katie

Hi all,

I work as a coordinator on an Older Persons Unit (three inpatient wards) in a hospital. I look after 26 volunteers most with no prior experience of volunteering or working with patients with dementia. I work very closely with the volunteers and provide tips/advice etc. In our anonymous surveys sent out they are all happy with the role and feel valued which is great. However, many would like further training on how to support patients with dementia.

Does anyone have any resources that you can share? Videos/websites/ways of running the training?

Thanks in advance

Thanks all. We have the 'This is Me' booklets but am looking for something a bit more comprehensive/activity specific.

Thanks Susan. Will look at your suggestions.

Shannon, would be great if you could email me - [email protected] - much appreciated.

Thanks again

Hi,
Does anyone have a template they use to gather info on new residents? Something you can use when talking to relatives.

Thanks in advance,

Katie

Hi,

Can anyone in the UK suggest where to purchase a similar cart?

Thanks

Hi all,

I am an activity co-ord in a hospital in London. Is anyone else based in a hospital?

Hiya, would love to use but a few biographies are missing!