John's Campaign
The Trust has joined over 1000 hospitals across
the UK to support 'John's Campaign'. John's
Campaign was founded after the death of Dr John
Gerrard in November 2014.
Ward 3A at the Ulster Hospital is the first acute
ward in the Trust to launch the campaign.
John Gerrard had been diagnosed with
Alzheimer's in his mid 70s but was managing to
live a good, if limited, life at home, caring for his
wife and supported by his family.
He was admitted to hospital in February 2014,
aged 86, to receive treatment for infected leg
ulcers.
During his five week stay visits from his family
were severely restricted due to an infection
outbreak and his decline was catastrophic.
Ward 3A staff launching John's Campaign.
John's Campaign aims to prevent a stay in
hospital being harmful to dementia patients
by encouraging hospitals to welcome their
carers.
Ward 3A has made a special pledge in
support of the campaign.
"Ward 3A in the Ulster Hospital is
committed to ensuring that all patients,
carers and relatives feel welcomed, safe
and cared about. We aim to achieve
this through flexible visiting hours and
partnership working with the patient and
their families.
As a ward we recognise how invaluable
relatives and carers are in providing
person centred care and therefore will
strive to develop good quality, flexible
services that will benefit each person's
Hospital journey".
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