Cancer Support Services provides more support for Ward C12

Barbados Cancer Support Services (CSS) is continuing its close association with Ward C12 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Its most recent act was the handing over of a set of equipment and supplies to be used in the care of the terminally-ill.

During the recent presentation ceremony held at the Dayrells Road, Christ Church facility Henderson Pinder, Director of Nursing at the QEH, expressed his appreciation for the much-needed equipment and supplies provided by CSS.

Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed in November last year, the group committed to continuing its support for the ward.

Included in the package were an aspirator, a commode, linens, pampers and incontinence pads. 

Pinder said the linens are all custom embroidered with the logo of the Cancer Support Services and would help with the management of linen on the ward.

“Each ward has specific markings for their sheets, and we want to give the assurance that the sheets with this logo will be used on Ward C12,” Pinder explained.

Since the signing of the MOU both the staff and patients at the QEH have been the recipients of significant benefits, according to Pinder.

Lisa Dodson, a nursing officer actively involved with the ward, expressed her gratitude for the donation. She acknowledged that the aspirator and commode would address some of the equipment shortages and challenges on C12.

“The aspirator is particularly important to us as we have been facing a shortage of these machines. It is primarily used for suction in cases where individuals may be unable to swallow or have an accumulation of fluid. It will greatly benefit us,” Dodson remarked. 

“We are thankful for the ongoing donations from Cancer Support Services and hope for your continued support in future endeavours.” 

In addition to thanking CSS for the continued support, Pinder revealed that the organisations are looking to strengthen their partnership.

“The support that they continue to give to us has been tremendous. We were looking at how we could strengthen and further programmes between the two organisations and how we could make it better for each of us as we try to achieve the goal of better patient care,” Pinder stated. 

Speaking briefly during the handing over of the equipment, Antoine Williams, the public relations officer of the CSS, emphasised the significance of the donation in strengthening the valuable relationship between his organisation and the QEH.

He said the MOU highlights the viable relationship with the hospital which allows Cancer Support Services to work with the institution in the care of patients. 

Furthermore, Williams encouraged corporate entities in Barbados to join CSS and other stakeholders in extending support to the QEH, as he stressed the importance of collective efforts in assisting the hospital. (BB) ]]>