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INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 2024
At Bernard Sunley, the Woking-based residential, nursing and dementia care home run by charity, Friends of the Elderly, Ester Manlubatan, the care home’s Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead, has been honouring this month’s International Nurses Day 2024 by sharing her own Nursing journey. Ester has been with Friends of the Elderly and at Bernard Sunley since January 2003. When Ester first joined the Charity, she started as an Adaptation Nurse to meet UK’s nursing standards, regulations and FotE’s care practices. Ester then progressed and became a Qualified Nurse and was promoted to a Team Leader. Ester then advanced further to become a Clinical Lead alongside her current role as Deputy Manager. “I was born and raised in The Philippines and, actually, Nursing was not my first career choice,” said Ester. “I originally wanted to be a Teacher, but my late parents really wanted me to pursue a career in Nursing, so that’s the route I took. When I started my student training, I was exposed to, and dealt with, many sick and unwell people of all ages. It was at that point that I felt I could do so much more for others as a Nurse. To be able to care, support and look after people, became my calling – I totally fell in love with Nursing and caring for others.” Ester studied at the first university exclusively for women in the Philippines – The Philippine Women’s University (PWU). The PWU was formed in 1919 and officially recognised in 1932. Its core values are fostered through a curriculum centered on holistic character formation, cultural and national heritage preservation, family solidarity, ethical professionalism, and service to the country “During my nursing career, I worked for 17 years as a Surgical Nurse at two hospitals, one of which was The Northwest Armed Forces Hospital in Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. I also nursed Prisoners of War who were caught on the border of Saudi Arabia in The Gulf War,” Ester added. “My day-to-day role at Bernard Sunley is extremely varied and full of multi-tasking,” Ester continued. “I attend handover meetings and hold briefing sessions with our Nurses and Carers of the day, where we discuss pertinent issues and our residents’ wellbeing. I then make sure I spend time with any families who have questions or need help with anything. As our Clinical Lead, I am also on hand whenever I’m needed. Most importantly, at Bernard Sunley, every day we work as a team to make each day a good day for each resident.” To ensure she keeps up-to-date with any changes, updates or advancements within the nursing profession, Ester is in constant communication with her co-nurses and gets regular updates from The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Ester also attends internal and external training courses to add to her already wide range of skills. Friends of the Elderly has 12 Registered Nurses working throughout its care home and day care services, who all have an unwavering commitment to make a difference to older people’s daily lives, supporting them to live well in later life. “I love being a part of such a caring team that devotes each hour of every day to keeping our residents motivated, engaged and safe. Bernard Sunley is their home and, as such, I work in their home. My role gives me 100% fulfilment every day, so I can’t ask for more than that,” concluded Ester. www.fote.org.uk
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Long-Lost Friends
Two long-lost friends who first met at a ladies’ club have been reunited after 30 years in a care home in Macclesfield. Anna Jeffrey and Mary Braddock became close friends at the Inner Wheel Macclesfield club, spending lots of time fundraising together, but lost touch around 30 years ago. However, the pair become reacquainted when they ‘bumped’ into each other at Prestbury House Care Home. Mary, aged 95, moved into the home owned by Porthaven Care Homes seven years ago following her dementia diagnosis. Her 92-year-old best friend Anna made Prestbury House her home in November 2023.Anna said: “I was coming through some double doors at the home and just as the care worker pushed the door there was a lady at the other side who I recognised. It was Mary. Our two faces literally almost touched each other.“I said to her ‘you’re Mary’ and she just said, ‘yes, my name is Mary’. I knew she recognised me but my name didn’t come to her lips. It was incredible. I was very, very happy. She looks exactly the same.”Darcie Howard, client services manager at Prestbury House, spends a lot of time with both Anna and Mary. Since the pair have reconnected they regularly enjoy dinner and afternoon tea together, as well as flower arranging, which they both used to love.She said: “The reunion was lovely. So very heartwarming. We have seen them come together and reminisce about their history. I don’t think any of us at Prestbury House have ever had a situation where friends have reconnected after so many years – to then be back together under the same roof.“I supported Anna hugely with her move, and this really has sparked a new sense of identity for her. Life had taken them in different directions, but they have found each other again!”According to Age UK, 1.4 million older people in the UK are often lonely. The National Institute for Health and Care Research found that older people who experience loneliness are at a higher risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Porthaven believes that wellness should be a priority in their residents’ lives and in the lifestyle choices they make and strive to provide engaging activities and communities for their residents.Darcie added: “It’s easy for people to feel like they can lose their identity when they move into a care home, so we strive to ensure our residents feel like this is their home and they feel independent. We want our residents to hold onto their memories and to keep their history alive.“This friendship is so lovely, and we have spent lots of time discussing Anna and Mary’s past. Reuniting people and reigniting those memories is a huge part of what we do – and this story was such a lovely surprise!”Prestbury House, part of Porthaven Care Homes, provides 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in an elegant and spacious home. For more information about Prestbury House, visit www.porthaven.co.uk or call 01625 506100.
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Future of Care Leaders Conference London
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