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LMT Roundup

Hi all,

One of the feedback areas at the previous We are Derian staff forum was the absence of Leadership and Management Team (LMT) roundups… and so they are back!

Here’s a run-down of some of the news and issues discussed at this morning’s meeting…

 

FACILITIES

  • The vending machine is due to arrive today and will be located in Danni’s Diner.
  • The removal of trees from the car park could provide an additional 12 parking spaces. This is being costed so we’ll update more at a later date.
  • Electric gates are also being costed at the entrance to the site for security purposes and we will update once we know more.
  • Work will be carried out to extend our reception desk to allow two people to sit at the desk. This will mean volunteers working on reception can be supported by admin staff.
  • An audit of Wi-Fi blackspots is being carried out to ensure we have good signal all over the hospice. 4G dongles will be purchased for iPads to ensure that records will be able to be accessed if the internet goes down.
  • We have a new starter in the facilities team who will begin work in April and are still looking for a second person.
  • Further fire marshal training will take place. Please be reminded that if you have been trained as a fire marshal, you are required to undertake this duty.

 

CARE

  • Current staffing shortages has meant we are currently operating at 4 beds. This has meant that some children and young people have had to have their planned respite stays cancelled. The current recruitment drive for nurses and CSWs is aiming to tackle this situation and get us back on track for our ambition to open 8 beds this year.
  • Looking longer term, a piece of research is to be commissioned to clarify who we are and what services we can offer to families in the next 5 to 10 years. This piece of work will help clarify who we offer services to and our discharge criteria going forward.

 

FINANCE AND FUNDRAISING

  • The last 2 months have been steady across income and retail and our investments are doing well. We have extended the financial year to end of March 2024 so February is the 14th month of a 15 month year. This will bring us in line with the financial year used by most industries.
  • A TV advert featuring Holly’s family will be showing, encouraging people to leave us a gift in their Will, throughout May. You can make a free Will with us. Visit derianhouse.co.uk/legacy for a information pack.
  • We are recruiting a Fundraising Manager to run the Community and Events Fundraising team under Mick Croskery’s leadership.

 

GENERAL

  • Did you know? Risk assessments will now be stored on the Q drive rather than the intranet. All policies will continue to be stored on the intranet. Both are available for all to access.
  • Thanks to everyone for attending one of the 5 CQC preparation sessions that have taken place in recent weeks. There will be more sessions in July and then later in the year to help us all feel ready for our inspection, which we expect to be some time in 2025.