Wrexham hospice praises team on International Nurses Day
Nightingale House Hospice has praised its nursing team for the care they provide to patients and their families.
The nurses at the hospice support people with progressive or life-limiting illnesses, helping them to 'live their fullest lives'.
They deliver clinical care on the inpatient unit, manage symptoms in the wellbeing centre, and offer emotional support during difficult times.Nightingale House Hospice health care assistants and Nurses with a patient celebrating International Nurses Day (Image: Nightingale House Hospice)
Laura Singleton, ward manager at Nightingale House Hospice, said: "Being a hospice nurse is a privilege.
"We're here to offer not just clinical care but a sense of peace and dignity.
"It's about helping people feel supported and empowered, even in the most difficult circumstances."
The nurses work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including GPs, doctors, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, complementary therapists, and social workers in the family support team and the spiritual care team.
Laura Drummond, advanced nurse practitioner at the hospice, said: "Our role is to advocate for the needs and wishes of our patients and their families while managing complex symptoms and care plans.
"Hospice nursing is about compassion, teamwork, and making a difference every single day."
The nurses at Nightingale House also play a key role in the wellbeing centre, helping patients maintain their independence and improve their quality of life through tailored programmes and therapies.
Carolyn James, wellbeing lead at Nightingale House, said: "Nurses are a crucial part of the wider care we offer at Nightingale House.
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"Our holistic approach helps patients maintain independence and quality of life, and their emotional support is just as important as their clinical expertise."
The hospice says its is on helping patients live well for as long as possible, despite a progressive or life-limiting illness.
The nursing team embodies this philosophy daily, supporting patients and their loved ones with dignity, compassion and hope as they navigate their individual journeys'.
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