At RMHC CTX, we strive to keep families with sick children together and near the care and resources they need. We are excited to share that through August this year, we have had 712 stays in our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms! Additionally, we have served over 14,700 people with over 21,900 comfort items from all of our 5 Happy Wheels Carts inside our partner hospitals. We can't wait to see how the support of our generous community keeps this number growing throughout the rest of the year!
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I have been watching with keen interest all the LinkedIn posts from many ex-colleagues about the move-in process as the Midland Met Hospital opened its doors to staff, visitors and patients over the weekend. It seems like a remarkably well planned and managed transition, and I am really pleased for those involved. I also applaud Balfour Beatty plc for completing the project from the graveyard it once inhabited. Sadly however, such a well-run process should not overshadow or allow people to forget what came before, which was probably one of the worst public-private partnership procurements ever witnessed by the industry, where 2 of the 3 bidding consortia walked away leaving the Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust to negotiate a contract with Carillion. Everyone thought that Carillion could not lose from this position. By the time financial close and start on site was occurring in January 2016, the cracks in the company were already there for all to see. Within 2 years the project was reported as being 17m pounds over the contract price Carillion negotiated and was significantly delayed, which contributed towards the liquidation of the parent company. Upon liquidation it was clear the facts were far worse than had been reported. Now we sit here the day after the NHS Trust has moved in and I reflect on the procurement meetings with the NHS Trust almost 10 years ago to the day. They chose arrogance over collaboration as the NHS Project Director and CEO at the time laughed off the private sector concerns (yes, I mean actually laughing at us). The result? A project that has taken 10 years to complete and a construction bill way in excess of one billion pounds. A somber lesson to show that dismissing private sector concerns can lead to a costly outcome and that the only way complex projects should be procured is through collaboration, not ignorance.
The Midland Met has opened its doors to our population. Chairman of the Trust Sir David Nicholson said of the historic moment: “It takes a village to raise a child, and for us a community to raise this hospital. "We are so proud of what everyone has done, and today as we treat our first patients in this building, it is testament to what can be achieved when we are all focussed on a single aim." Read more here: https://bit.ly/4eVqpJj
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The UK General Election is only a few weeks away, CEOs and senior leaders from the Cheshire & Merseyside Hospice Provider Collaborative are calling for: ? Recognition that hospice care and support services have a significant impact on local communities and that demand for services is increasing ? A funding review that supports sustainable provision of end-of-life and palliative care services within hospices, across community-settings and in people’s own homes ? NHSE to support the ICBs to work more supportively with hospices to continue to deliver high-quality palliative care, as outlined in the 2022 Health & Social Care Act ? A commitment to maintaining centrally distributed NHSE funding for children’s hospices We hope to see meaningful support for adult and children’s hospices in party manifestos. Claire House Children's Hospice East Cheshire Hospice Halton Haven Hospice St Luke's Cheshire Hospice Hospice of the Good Shepherd Marie Curie UK Queenscourt Hospice St. Joseph's Hospice St. Rocco's Hospices @willowbrookhospice @wirralhospice @woodlands-hospice-charitable-trust #HospiceCare #Hospice #ChildrensHospice #EndOfLife #Palliative
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Did you know that Children’s hospices rely on grants and charitable donations to provide vital services to children and their families - from play to medical care, to respite care and advocacy? Without services such as these provided to my family and our daughter, I don’t know how we would have coped during her short life. Community NHS support is a postcode lottery with long waiting lists, so the closure of a children’s hospice should worry everyone - even if you’re fortunate enough to never need one. What can you do? ? Support your local hospice by taking part in fundraisers, volunteering or donating. ￡40 provides an hour of nursing care ? Follow and support charities like Together for Short Lives, which further supports families of children with life-limiting conditions (for example, we were gifted a mini break to make memories and received the Butterfly Fund to assist with funeral costs) ? Write to your MP and sign petitions to ensure vital services aren’t lost and vulnerable children can live their lives with dignity and care.
Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, Liverpool 's decision to close at the end of 2024 is very difficult for the children and families who receive care from the hospice, the staff who tirelessly provide it and all those in the local community who support it. We know that this will have been a very challenging decision for Zoe’s Place’s trustees to make too. Our thoughts are with them all at this difficult time. Together for Short Lives commits to working with professionals and services in Merseyside to help make sure that the children and families affected by this decision can access the palliative care they need, when and where they need it. Read our statement ???? https://lnkd.in/ePuBQxJd
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The UK General Election is only a few weeks away, CEOs and senior leaders from the Cheshire & Merseyside Hospice Provider Collaborative are calling for: ? Recognition that hospice care and support services have a significant impact on local communities and that demand for services is increasing. ? A funding review that supports sustainable provision of end-of-life and palliative care services within hospices, across community-settings and in people’s own homes. ? NHSE to support the ICBs to work more supportively with hospices to continue to deliver high-quality palliative care, as outlined in the 2022 Health & Social Care Act. ? A commitment to maintaining centrally distributed NHSE funding for children’s hospices. ? We hope to see meaningful support for adult and children’s hospices in party manifestos. Claire House Children's Hospice East Cheshire Hospice Halton Haven Hospice Hospice of the Good Shepherd Marie Curie UK Queenscourt Hospice St. Joseph's Hospice Merseyside St Luke's Cheshire Hospice St. Rocco's Hospice Willowbrook Hospice Wirral Hospice St John's #HospiceCare #Hospice #ChildrensHospice #EndOfLife #Palliative
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The UK General Election is only a few weeks away, CEOs and senior leaders from the Cheshire & Merseyside Hospice Provider Collaborative are calling for: - Recognition that hospice care and support services have a significant impact on local communities and that demand for services is increasing - A funding review that supports sustainable provision of end-of-life and palliative care services within hospices, across community-settings and in people’s own homes - NHSE to support the ICBs to work more supportively with hospices to continue to deliver high-quality palliative care, as outlined in the 2022 Health & Social Care Act - A commitment to maintaining centrally distributed NHSE funding for children’s hospices ? We hope to see meaningful support for adult and children’s hospices in party manifestos. Claire House Children's Hospice, East Cheshire Hospice, Halton Haven Hospice, St Luke's Cheshire Hospice, Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Marie Curie UK (Liverpool), Queenscourt Hospice, St. Joseph's Hospice Merseyside, Willowbrook Hospice, Wirral Hospice St John's, Woodlands Hospice #HospiceCare #Hospice #ChildrensHospice #EndOfLife #Palliative
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??Join the next #TTSEducation webinar series: The Roles of Allied Health Professionals in Deceased Donation. Expert panel??? Farida Younan, Estephan Arredondo Córdova, Luc Colenbie, Cassandra Raios, Ana López-Lazcano Join ?? https://lnkd.in/gVRWYaaB ??? May 7, 8 am (ET) Learning Objectives ? 1. Be familiar with the range of roles that allied health professionals may play in deceased organ donation worldwide: nursing, social workers, psychologists and physiotherapis role. 2. Describe the potential benefits of including allied health professionals in multidisciplinary deceased donation care. 3. Discuss potential barriers and solutions for effective engagement with allied health professionals in organ donation.
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Exploring hospice options can be overwhelming and take a toll on families. In our latest blog, we share four different types of hospice care to consider for your loved one. https://bit.ly/3RtlDcG
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??Honoring Comfort and Care: Understanding Hospice?? This week, during #HospiceCareWeek and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we're highlighting how hospice care prioritizes comfort, dignity, and family support.?? ??What is Hospice Care? - Hospice care is not about giving up; it's about enhancing quality of life. With a focus on comfort, hospice helps manage symptoms and emotional needs, allowing patients to live each day with peace and dignity. ??Did You Know? - Hospice care can begin early, offering patients and families more time to benefit from compassionate support and easing the journey for caregivers. ???Learn more about hospice care and its impact - https://loom.ly/frssoLw Let's raise awareness and celebrate the power of compassionate care.???? #HospiceAwareness #NationalHospiceAndPalliativeCareMonth #HospiceWeek
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?? 'How is Hospice Care Typically Funded?' - Patricia Unveils the Answers. Dive into this must-watch video by Patricia from Sahara Hospice Care as she expertly explains the funding behind hospice care. Gain valuable insights and clear your doubts with this informative guide. A perfect resource for families and caregivers navigating hospice care options. #HospiceFundingExplained #PatriciaGuides #SaharaHospiceInsights ??
