Person Centred Care Blogs
A Musician in Residence
Southern Healthcare in Devon has four nursing homes that have achieved Butterfly and Dragonfly Accreditation. The homes have a professional band playing regularly and many
Working in Long Term Care – A lesson in intention
I thought I knew what to expect from a long-term care home. Boy, was I wrong. Not completely but enough to have me pause my
Holding Warmth: Emotion-Focused Care at Christmas
The holiday season can stir memories, traditions, music, and senses that carry deep emotional significance. For all of us, this time of year offers opportunities
We think we know, but we don’t
Over the past year, my life has undergone significant changes, and it’s led me to a powerful realisation: we often think we know what something
Walking the walk, not just talking the talk
Person Centred Care is nothing new and is a term used widely in healthcare. When I ask people what their understanding is, responses are varied,
Reaching people with advanced dementia – a therapist in residence
Rose Lodge care home in Exmouth is pioneering therapeutic work for people with advanced dementia. As the counsellor undertaking this work over the past two
A lesson from Alice
I will always treasure an account from a staff member who had arrived at work upset, and was quickly met by Alice, one of our
Don’t bottle it up
I love seeing children hug one another when they share feelings of happiness. It is also profoundly moving to see children share feelings of sadness.
Silent Night, Holy Night
Silent night, holy night!All is calm, all is bright.Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.Holy infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.