05: Susan Bateman on the Hospice ward

Join us for an as we sit down with Susan Bateman, the dedicated ward manager of our inpatient unit. Discover the intricacies of running a Hospice ward, the passion behind the care, and the personal journey that led Susan to this vital role.

We delve into the misconceptions about hospice care, emphasizing that it's not just about the final moments but about enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. Susan shares touching stories, including her perspective on what she calls the "perfect death," and discusses the importance of holistic care in managing complex symptoms.

Gain insights into the collaborative effort of all our Hospice teams, the emotional resilience required, and how they support each other through the challenges and rewards of their work. Susan also opens up about her own life experiences, which have shaped her approach to palliative care and leadership.

This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the incredible work done by hospice teams and a reminder of the profound impact they have on the lives of their patients and the community.

 

Thank you Susan.

 

To contact Strathcarron direct, please call 01324 826222.

....If you are an existing community patient and need to reach the CNS team and Hospice@Home teams, or have any queries about patient referrals, fundraising, administration - or anything else. 

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By sharing people stories, we help to raise awareness of Strathcarron's services and impact, as well as to reduce the fear of Hospices and encourage more conversations about death and dying.

Hosted by Ailsa (from Communications) and Ross (from IT) sees us out and about, speaking to our own staff, as well as people living with life limiting conditions and the families they support.

We're nurses, doctors, social workers. We're volunteers, cleaners, cooks & therapists. We're fundraisers, administrators, accountants & physiotherapists. We will share their stories.

We also aim to ask and answer your questions.

The conversations we’ll have with our teams will be around their roles, impact and how each person supports people with life limiting conditions. We will also speak to volunteers, local organisations, fundraisers, schools - a whole host of people connected to the Hospice too.

If you have any questions re hospice or palliative care, Strathcarron Hospice, or would like to be on the Podcast, or have a story to tell, please get in touch via our email Podcast@StrathcarronHospice.net.