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Day Hospice, The

Synopsis
Looks at the work of the day hospice, using as an example St Luke’s Nursing Home in Sheffield. Set during a typical day at the hospice, highlights the contributions of the nursing and support staff - the transport co-ordinator, social worker, occupational therapist and physiotherapist, hairdresser, senior nurse and others. Shows the ways in which the patients spend their days, from doctor’s rounds and Holy Communion to the Christmas party and a fashion show. Ends with interviews with patients talking about the way in which day hospices such as St Luke’s can enrich the quality of their lives.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 23 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
Sale
Uses
Local authorities, community workers, nursing staff
Subjects
Social welfare
Keywords
hospices

Credits

Producer
Michael Paul
Writer
Eric Wilkes
Cast
Robert Runcie 

Production Company

Name

Sheffield University Television

Notes
Now: University of Sheffield, Learning Media Unit (5/00)

Sponsor

Name

Help the Hospices

Distributor

Name

University of Sheffield Learning & Teaching Services

Web
http://onlineshop.shef.ac.uk/browse/category.asp?compid=1&modid=1&catid=114 External site opens in new window
Phone
0114 22 20401
Address
New Spring House (Ground Floor)
231 Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2GW
United Kingdom
Notes
LeTS holds a back catalogue of high quality educational video programmes it has produced, all of which are available in DVD format. The 100+ titles cover most academic subject areas and contain valuable sequences in the form of animations and demonstrations. The DVDs are available to purchse from the university’s online store.

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