GOODBYE DOCTOR HELEN

Dr Helen Neuenschwander, one of the GPs visiting our Residents on a regular basis, is leaving Sway surgery to start a new career in Romsey.                                                                                         

To wave her goodbye, our Manager Mark held a small speech after her last visit thanking her on behalf of our Residents and Staff for her wonderful service and presented her with some gifts.

Good luck for your future, we will miss you, Dr Helen!

NEW TO BIRCH HILL..

Residents and Relatives alike were more than happy when they saw the new addition to our existing garden benches.

Next to the main entrance we got 2 new benches, painted in the company’s colours – blue and gold.

Residents were taken out by their Family members and Friends to have a little rest on the new garden furniture after a walk through the gardens or just to enjoy the lovely view.

FISH ‘n’ CHIP SUPPER…..

……with the Families

Residents, Families and Friends all came together for a lovely Fish and Chip Supper on Friday. There was also a salad and a yummy pudding on the menu. It was a great opportunity for all Relatives to sample food that “Our Residents have on offer regularly”

As a special treat we got our own little fly over from the Bournemouth Air Show. A Spit Fire plane and a Lancaster Bomber from the Memorial Flight Show passed Birchy Hill so low that we could see them giving their salute to our Union Jack flag in the back garden.

It was a great performance. Residents, relatives and staff were facinated.

Listening to Alastair Hume’s Piano music, all our guests finished the delicious supper with a glass of wine in their hands and a smile on their lips.

A big ‘Thank you’ to everyone who helped making this happen!

AWARDS GIVEN IN BIRCHY HILL…

Highflyers and a new Dignity Champion

Birchy Hill has two new Highflyers.

The award for July went to Dana Gotia, Leisure and Lifestyle Organiser, for her passion for delivering person centred activities. She is motivated and engaging and has a very positive attitude. Dana’s Dignity Championship was also renewed.

For August Laura Custodio, Teamleader (Care), was awarded the ‘Golden Wing’ for being always ready to support and help the Service. She is very hard working and flexible. Laura ensures high standards are maintained. She is a very happy caring person.

Jane Coast, Housekeeping Assistant, was announced being one new Dignity Champion. Jane has always an open ear or a helping hand for our residents. She is a supportive and very caring person.

Well done!

Congratulations from everyone at Birchy Hill and Angelcare plc.