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Loyal service rewarded

VISTA staff, who have served for five years or more were recognised for their loyalty at an awards ceremony recently.
The award ceremony was part of an Open Day which also included a special presentation to chef Barrie Pemberton who is retiring.
Patients enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon which included an al fresco lunch, music, dancing and face painting as well as tombola and other competitions.
The afternoon was rounded off for patients with a Treasure Hunt around the Vista grounds.
 
NEW SERVICE AT VISTA

Vista Healthcare has introduced a vital new service at its independent hospital in Winchfield, Hampshire.

A 32 week rehabilitation service is now in place which aims to prepare people for their stepdown into community accommodation.

The aim of the service is to provide a person centred package which will support individuals to achieve an ‘ordinary lifestyle’ which offers opportunities enjoyed by everyone. This means providing support to help people to take part in the life of their local community, develop skills, exercise choices and take control of their own lives, be seen and valued as individuals and develop a network of relationships.

The services we offer will:
  • promote choice and independence
  • increase access to local communities
  • develop skills necessary to live as independently as is possible
  • promote emotional literacy
  • provide the support and opportunity to gain meaningful employment experience
  • provide opportunities to develop social networks

For further details contact our Business Development Team on 01252 845826
Leading Nurse visits Vista

 

ANN NORMAN, Learning Disability and Criminal Justice Nurses Adviser for the Royal College of Nursing visited Vista Healthcare Independent Hospital recently.

 After a tour of the hospital, which provides assessment and treatment for people with learning disability and mental health difficulties, Ann met nursing staff for an informal question and answer session.

 The challenges regarding the under-provision of LD Nurses nationally and the prospect of mass retirement due to a large number of nurses reaching retirement age in the next five years were topics of discussion.

During her visit Ann Norman (centre) met Chief Executive Ade Odunlade and Business Development Director Cathe Gaskell

 
BE A VISTA VOLUNTEER

Vista Healthcare Independent Hospital is looking for volunteers and befrienders.

We need a helping hand to ensure that our patients enjoy a positive and fun-filled life. If you would spare a couple of hours a week to help enrich their days, you would find the experience rewarding both to you and them.

Why not join us on our Open Day on Tuesday February 16th.

Contact Doug Mortimer on 07739 468214
 

 Be a Vista Volunteer and make someone’s life a little brighter.
'Away For The Day' launch

 

VISTA Healthcare Independent Hospital launched its ‘Away For The Day’ summer programme recently with a day of laughter and music.
The summer programme includes trips to the seaside, visits to country parks, theme parks and a host of other destinations.
Staff at Vista are keen to promote social interaction for patients with even simple everyday actions such as pub lunches or a stroll to the shops as well as a host of activities both on-site and in the community.
The launch day included live music and karaoke, barbeque lunch, face painting and a visit from a travelling farm.
There was also a balloon race release. Following last year’s balloon race, labels were returned from France and Germany.
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The day was opened by Vista Chief Executive Ade Odunlade and non-executive director Janet McMillan with the cutting of the cake
SUPPORTED LIVING APPOINTMENT

Vista Healthcare has appointed Stephen Lawson to head its Supported Living service.
Stephen is a Registered Nurse in learning Disabilities who first started working within Supported Living Services in 1987. He has developed Supported Living services throughout the North and Southwest of England working within the NHS and the independent sector. Stephen believes that person–centred Supported Living services can best meet the holistic principles of the Valuing people Document 2001.
Stephen can be contacted at Vista Healthcare on 01252 845826.
 
COLOURS ON SHOW

 

STAFF at Vista have been handed their new uniforms which feature sewn on logos and warm fleeces.
The coloured polo shirts will follow the instantly recognisable colours of:
 
Black - Deputy Managers
Blue - Staff Nurses
Burgundy - Therapy Assistants
Green - Housekeeping/Laundry
Grey - Maintenance
 
All staff, including the kitchen staff, have also been issued with navy blue fleeces
 
Sporting the new uniforms -
Clinical Nurse Manager, Jo Green;
Staff Nurse, Anya Fearnley;
Housekeeper, Ryszarda Labedzka 
Therapy Assistant ,Samita Gurung
Vista Conference

 

Vista Healthcare hosted a conference on ‘Women in Secure Services’ recently which attracted a wide range of professionals.
 
The Chair for the morning session was Dr Ben Thomas, Head of LD and MH for the Department of Health with keynote speakers drawn from the top echelons of the profession.
 
Delegates overwhelmingly voted the Vista team of Joanna, Assey, Tina Cosham and James Ward as the pick of the speakers following their case study talk entitled ‘My Reputation Came Before Me’ which brought generous applause from the audience.
 
Other speakers included an insight into FASD by Dr Raja Mukherjee from Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; independent consultant Debra Moore who spoke on ‘Delivering Person Centred Women’s Services’ and Jonathan Beebee, Southampton Intensive Support Team (LD) from Hampshire Partnership Foundation Trust. He spoke about ‘Including the Excluded – People with LD who are at risk of being in contact with the Criminal Justice Services.’
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The conference, held at The Elvetham Hartley Wintney, is the first in a series of events to be organised throughout 2010 with delegates being drawn from the NHS, private sector companies, charities and a number of student nurses.
 
Pictured:
Dr Ben Thomas (right) was greeted at the conference by Vista Healthcare Chief Executive Ade Ade-Odunlade and Business Development Director Cathe Gaskell
Lord Bradley Visit

Lord Bradley, whose recent report "The Review of People with Mental Health Problems and  Learning Disability in the Criminal Justice System", was a guest of Vista Healthcare Independent Hospital last month. 

During his visit, Lord Bradley opened the new sensory suite and spoke to staff and patients and congratulated them on their work.

"You cannot deliver the best service without a sense of a supportive environment and working in decent conditions. I see quality with committed staff, a sense of engagement and understanding at Vista," he said.

Following a tour of the facilities Lord Bradley met staff for a question and answer session.
CQC Report

Please click the link below to read our most recent CQC Report (April 2009):

http://2009ratings.cqc.org.uk/_db/_documents/S39797_IR_300409_Warby%20House.pdf

Many Thanks,

Vista Healthcare Independent Hospital