Real life stories

Supporting Tim

This is the story of how a dedicated team of staff at Hft Falstaff House in Warwickshire supported a service user with dignity, respect towards his rights of choice during a time of ill health and final stages of his life. The story, told by Jeannette Rix (Area Manager, Hft Arden Vale) won his care home the 2011 Linda McEnhill Award. Read more…

Caring for Patsy

Patsy lived in a nursing home for people with learning disabilities. When she developed dementia, the staff at her home signed up to a national training programme in end of life support. Here, home manager GERARD WAINWRIGHT tells the story that won his team the Linda McEnhill 2010 Award. Read more…

Keeping Frank at home

When Frank was diagnosed with lung cancer, Macmillan Nurse Christine Reddall was called to his care home to offer support. She was impressed by how home manager Lisa Quinlan and her team managed to care for him. Here, she tells Frank’s story: an example of outstanding care. Read more…

Sorting out Patrick’s care

Mark Adams, a Community Learning Disability Nurse, shares his experiences with one of his clients. Patrick Simmons (not his real name) had moderate learning disabilities and lived on his own. Patrick had no family, and relied greatly on professional supporters and a network of friends with similar disabilities. He was active in his local church and had made good friends there. With a robust system of tenancy support and day care, he managed well. Read more…

Membership

You are very welcome to browse the website, and take advantage of the information and expertise we offer. However, to benefit fully from opportunities to share and network, you may want to join us as a member.

Membership is free, and open to anyone who is interested in promoting excellent palliative and end of life care for people with learning disabilities.

Our members are mostly professionals, but also include some (family) carers, and some people with learning disabilities.

How to join

The PCPLD Network is a professional association of Help the Hospices

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