3 May 2017 Care

Have you got time for Dignity?

To mark national Dignity Day, Kirkwood hosted a special 'Digni-tea' event at the Hospice in February.

At Kirkwood, we are aware that ‘dignity’ means different things to different people, so we asked people to drop in for an afternoon tea with a twist. As part of our Digni-Tea event, we asked people to let us know what ‘dignity’ means to them by hanging a personal note on our tree.

 

Digni-Tea Day also gave Kirkwood patients the opportunity to try out some of the relaxing therapies and services on offer, and to unwind with some treats and themed games. A wordsearch, completed by both patients and volunteers, encompassed key themes, such as empowerment, independence and privacy.

Michael Crowther, Chief Executive, trying out some complementary therapy.

 

For Therapy Assistant, Jinette Lambe, the event was about encouraging patients and visitors to find out more about services and to use the Hospice’s public spaces.

"Where possible, we try to help people to set goals, no matter how small they might seem." Jinette Lambe

She said: “People can often feel isolated on the In-Patient Unit, so we try to encourage them to use our communal areas and to get a sense of normality back.

“Where possible, we try to help people to set goals, no matter how small they might seem, so being able to use these areas can be a boost for many.”