VISITING UPDATE
Lockdown in Lander House & Stoppard House 24 November – 8 December
We have now had 2 members of staff test positive for Covid-19 in Lander House. As you know, 2 or more positive tests necessitates a lockdown. As Stoppard House is in such close proximity to Lander House both areas will be shut to all non-essential visitors. All other staff have come back negative and we are testing all family members today (24th Nov) too. However, POD visits are available during this two week lockdown. Please get in touch either via the booking link below. The lockdown lasts for 14 days as long as there are no further positive results during this time. We aim to be open again on 9 December but will keep you posted.
All other houses are open to visiting as usual. We risk assess the effect of lockdown on family members and, if we feel that your relative needs to have contact with you before the lockdown is over, we will be in contact and ask you to come in. Similarly if your relative is significantly ill we would always invite you to come and be with them.
Alternatively, you can call us in the main office on 0115 9683888 anytime Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am - 5pm and we can book it for you.
We took a step back to reevaluate how we approached care
We took a step back to evaluate what we did and recognised that our priority is to ensure that our family members live well and have the chance to celebrate all of life’s moments while still receiving the physical and nursing support they need. We see Landermeads as a family in which we live and work together looking after each other daily.
We identified some core principles that are part of everything we do here at Landermeads
Each family member comes to us with a wealth of experience and history which is an integral part of the person they are today. We spend time finding out about this and using it to shape the things we do each day.
Finally, we decided to adopt the Kitwood Flower Approach
We believe that emotional wellbeing is a direct result of how we support our family members and we use the 6 elements identified by Tom Kitwood in everything we do.
At Landermeads we celebrate life and the potential in each moment. When someone comes here to live with us they become one of our family members and we wrap them in love.
COVID Diaries - 2020
2020 has been a tough one for us all and at Landermeads it has been no exception. There have been times in the last year that we have felt afraid, challenged, devastated and tired. We were not spared and we have lost some of our family members at Landermeads before they were ready to go. We filmed these diaries to give staff the chance to voice how they felt.
Despite the tears what shines through is the passion and determination to put our family members at Landermeads first – they are truly a part of our family and the recurrent message is that we would do it all again. Part 4 is full of this heartfelt commitment.
A Christmas To Remember 2020
After a difficult year now is the time to celebrate the wonderful people we support and the incredible staff we work alongside. Follow this link to join us in celebrating social care across Nottingham. You will recognize familiar faces as staff from all areas have sent us snippets including many from the most important participants – those we support.
We have worked with Big Ian Donaghy to bring you A Christmas to Remember and, I think you’ll agree, he has definitely done us proud. Thank you Ian!
Happy Christmas!!
Family Stories
John has created a wonderful environment where all of his personality is reflected
Roy enjoys gardening and there's lots to work on here at Landermeads
Eve loves to take care of everyone and insists on a good cuppa and a chat
Nursing in Social Care
We believe that nursing in social care is a fantastic opportunity and a rewarding career. Landermeads and Wren Hall produced this Health Education England funded film to promote this nationally.
At Landermeads we believe that there is potential in our staff and encourage career progression through the ranks – we currently have 5 qualified Nursing Associates, a further 4 about to qualify in January and four just starting their training. They have become an integral part of our nursing team and work under the supervision of our excellent nursing team.
"We Are Family"
Showcases the value of Dementia Care Matters 'Feelings Matter Most' philosophy for people living with dementia, which recognises that people living with dementia are more 'feeling beings' than 'thinking beings'.
Filmed here at Landermeads, the film shows how the Butterfly household Model of Care identifies that quality dementia care is all about the beauty of the moment and sharing and celebrating life.Find out more
