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One of our Community Nurse Specialists Susan tells us about life at ACCORD
What is the role of a Community Nurse Specialist at ACCORD?
My role is to always keep the patient at the heart of all that I do. We are the advocates for our patient. Our aim is to help improve the quality of life for a patient and their family by providing information and support to allow them to make choices about their care. We focus on symptom control rather than treatment of disease. We focus on what matters to people.
What is the importance of emotional and psychological support for patients and their loved ones?
This is extremely important as it can help patients and families to share thoughts and feelings which they may find difficult to share with those close to them. People may worry about talking about sensitive issues like dying, funeral planning or end of life wishes as they don’t want to upset a loved one, so talking to someone else can help ease the emotional distress.
What is the importance of emotional and psychological support for patients and their loved ones?
I feel motivated and inspired in my role by the amazing people I work with at ACCORD and the patients and carers I meet in the community who face a very uncertain future, but who carry on each day facing whatever life throws at them.
I feel very humbled when I see how people cope with illness and adversity and I feel extremely privileged to work in this role where I see and hopefully can help people at the worst and darkest time in their life.
Can you share a memorable experience that highlights the impact of the community nursing services at ACCORD?
I remember caring for a young man who wished to die at home. He had a difficult time and complex symptoms - I had not known him long before he became quite poorly. However, with a lot of support from our doctors, ACCORD@HOME, and our Counsellors, we were able to keep him at home.
The family were very thankful for this as it allowed them to spend very precious, private time with him. The patient and his family were so thankful for everything we did, and it was a very humbling experience. Being able to have him at home meant everything and helped make a terrible situation more bearable and certainly more meaningful for them.
Donations change lives
“When my mother died, I was genuinely comforted by the fact she had been at the Hospice”
ACCORD Hospice Golf Day Raises Record-Breaking £11,500 for Patient Care
We are thrilled to announce the unprecedented success of our annual Golf Day, sponsored by the Independent Financial Advice Centre in Paisley, and hosted at the renowned Renfrew Golf Club. The event raised a remarkable £11,500, the highest amount raised in recent years from this event, which will directly benefit ACCORD Hospice in providing essential care and support to patients and their families.
Laugh ACCORDingly, a fabulous night of funny fundraising!
Laugh ACCORDingly, raised £3555 and was a night filled with laughter and entertainment, hosted by the incredibly talented Amanda Hursy. The event showcased a lineup of exceptional comedians who generously donated their time and talent to support ACCORD Hospice.
The Hurlet Crematorium raises vital funds for ACCORD Hospice
The Hurlet Crematorium has today 29th March 2023 made a £12,000 donation towards ACCORD Hospice in Paisley to help support the crucial end of life care that they provide for families from across the local area.
Whether you’re a donor, volunteer, patient or family member we’d love to hear about your experience at ACCORD Hospice. It’s so easy, just click the link below to get started or email us at [info@accord.org.uk].
Donations change lives
Amazing people like you help us support those who need it most.
“Everyone has been so generous, and the final total raised is testament to how adored my mum was at ACCORD hospice”
