Tuesday 21st July 2009 - Hospital Open Day
The team here at Glenside are keen to show off the changes over the past few years and to explain why the care and rehabilitation here is so pioneering. We find that open days for Healthcare professionals are the best way of going about this so we have decided to run a series of these informal sessions throughout the summer period. This is an opportunity for nursing and healthcare professionals to have a look around the new independent hospital, to learn more about the service we provide, to tour the site and to meet our Senior Brain Injury Rehabilitation Team. If you would like to reserve a place for our next open day on 21st July please contact us on marketing@glensidemanor.co.uk or telephone 01722 741801. The session begins at 10am and lasts for 3 hours. A light lunch is provided too.
July 2009 - ATACP Hydrotherapy Foundation Course
The physiotherapy department will host this event from our brand new, state-of-the-art Hydrotherapy Pool suite in the Glenside Hospital. The course dates are 30th and 31st July 2009. This 2-day accredited course is for Physiotherapists and other specialists working with patients living with neurological conditions. The visiting course tutor is Jacqueline Pattman MCSP HT (Clinical Specialist in Hydrotherapy). The course cost is £199 with lunch included. To book please contact Glenside’s Lead Physiotherapist, Gerry Harlow MCSP at physiotherapy@glensidemanor.co.uk or call 01722 746853.
June 2009 - Glenside win HealthInvestor Award
It was announced, at a glittering award ceremony in London in early June, that Glenside is the winner of the 2009 award in the category of Residential/Domiciliary Care Provider of the year. Health Investor, the leading magazine and website covering the healthcare business, hosts these annual awards to promote excellence and recognise innovation in the healthcare sector. The management and staff at Glenside are thrilled with the news.
October 2009 - 5 day AMPS Course (Assessment of Motor and Process Skills)
The Occupational Therapy department is due to host this 5 Day Course at Glenside, aimed at Occupational Therapists. The course will take place from Monday 19th to Friday 23rd October 2009.AMPS is a revolutionary and very innovative approach to the long standing problem of how Occupational Therapists assess function. The visiting course tutors are Brenda Merritt and Sue Irving. Join us for this 5 day course to learn about this reliable, and sensitive method of assessment of occupational performance. The course cost is £670. To book a place please Jill Ferrie, Glenside’s lead OT on jferrie@glensidemanor.co.uk or call on 01722 746852.
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May 2009 - New ward to open
Staff are busy preparing for the opening of Glenside Hospital's 4th ward in May. The new ward, Nadder Suite will provide care and rehabilitation to patients with neuro-behavioural needs. Already an area that Glenside is strong in, it was a natural choice to continue to provide extended services to this client group. Please contact Nadder@glensidemanor.co.uk with any enquiries or for referrals please contact the Director of Nursing Helen Pessell on 01722 746489 or hpessell@glensidemanor.co.uk.
January 2009 - Nurses wanted
Due to continued expansion, we are seeking new nursing staff for our new hospital where our nurses specialise in rehabilitation for brain injury and other neurological conditions. We offer nurse preceptorships and financial assistance is available for re-location costs and deposits on rented accommodation, etc. If you missed our special recruitment open day in January please don't worry - just contact us and we will arrange a time for you to come and have an informal chat regarding the career opportunities and to see the site and the facilities. For details of current vacancies see our Job List or contact Sue Dymond on 01722 746857 or sdymond@glensidemanor.co.uk.
October 2008 - Glenside Manager appears at the UK's Dementia Congress in Bournemouth
Sheila Pickering, Home Manager of Old Vicarage at Glenside, appeared at the BIC in Bournemouth to explain her team’s recent dementia work successes. The UK Dementia conference took place on 28-30 October at the Bournemouth International Centre. Sheila presented a poster and explained the project principles, which focussed on working with young adults with Fronto-Temporal Dementia to enable them to achieve higher levels of independence. Sheila and her team used ‘procedural’ and ‘error-less’ learning techniques during morning routines and had achieved some success in improving levels of independence.
Summer 2008 - Hydrotherapy pool and Physio Suite now in regular use
As the first patients start using the new Hydrotherapy pool in the Glenside Hospital, it is clear to see the benefits they may receive from using this therapeutic and calming new facility. Light floods into the pool and the panoramic views of the Wiltshire countryside make this an uplifting and relaxing environment. The changing facilities are spacious and modern with all the facilities to cater for people with disabilities resulting from a brain injury or neurological condition.
June 2008 - Nursing Times award for 2008
For the second year running Glenside has been successful in the Nursing Times Top 100 organisations for Nurses to work for awards. This includes both NHS and independent sectors and there was an increase in entries compared to last year. As stated by the Nursing Times "This is a tremendous achievement which reflects well on your employment practices and as a reflection of how your employees feel about their place of work".
Spring 2008 - Glenside Hospital phased opening begins
Two of the 5 wards at Glenside Hospital opened their doors during the spring. Avon Assessment Suite which specialises in assessing patients when they first arrive at Glenside and Ebble suite where the team work with patients who require Neuro-Behavioural support and rehabilitation. The pleasant communal areas and modern rooms are being well received, most of which have panoramic views of the Wylye Valley.
January 2008 - Multi sensory room opens
Guests, residents and staff attended a ceremony to officially open the new multi-sensory room. The room, designed to provide a feeling of well-being and to stimulate the senses, has special light lanterns, a multi-colour water bubble column, brightly coloured light curtains and projections and vibrating foot rests and cushions. There is musical equipment such as drum machines for the more lively or the sounds of birdsong and relaxing music for a more relaxed visit and there are even different scents in the air.
December 2007 - Disability Symbol award
Glenside Manor been awarded the Disability Symbol by Jobcentre Plus, Part of the Department for Work and Pensions. Achieving and using the disability symbol means that we are committed to employing disabled people. There are five commitments which we have to adhere to and these will be reviewed on an annual basis.
November 2007 - Doors open at Horizon Close
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held as Horizon Close begins to welcome new residents. The newly constructed bungalows resemble any normal close, yet these remarkable buildings are designed to support those in the final stages of their rehabilitation. With pleasant living areas, spacious en suite bedrooms and an open plan kitchen. 24 hour care and support is provided by the Horizon team.
July 2007 - Nurses visit New York hospital
As part of their continuing study in to the Nurses Role in Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy, Andrew and Sally from Glenside spent a week visiting the out-patient Department at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. They witnessed the unique rehabilitation programme, spoke to staff and patients engaged in the programme and helped out in group therapy sessions. Some of the ideas from the programme are now used to enhance the service provided at Glenside. |
