John Kempton, Director of Human Resources John is responsible for xxx Expand John has been with Mountbatten since xxx
Paul Howard, Senior Consultant in Palliative Care Paul is responsible for xxx Expand Paul has been at Mountbatten since xxx
Liz Arnold, Director of Nursing Liz's areas of responsibility are leading the quality and delivery of care by nursing and allied health professionals. Expand Liz is Mountbatten’s Director of Nursing; her areas of responsibility are leading the quality and delivery of care by nursing and allied health professionals including the Inpatient Unit, Day Services, Hospital Palliative Care Team, Mountbatten Community Team, Mountbatten Coordination Centre, Advance Care Planning Facilitator, Mountbatten’s Hospital Palliative Care Discharge Coordinator and End of Life Dementia service. Liz has worked in end of life care for 32 years in a variety of nursing roles including Hospice Home Care Teams, Hospice Ward Sister, Hospital and Community Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care and Hospice Education Facilitator. Liz is also a qualified District Nurse and gained a BA (Hons) in Professional Practice, Palliative Care in 1994. She completed the Masters in Hospice Leadership programme in 2013, where her interest in organisational culture informed the subject of her dissertation focussing on nursing culture in hospices.
Jane Hazeldine, Director of Psychosocial Care Jane is responsible for xxx. Expand Jane has been with Mountbatten since xxx
Michael Edmonds, Director of Finance He is responsible for xxxx Expand Michael Edmonds has been at Mountbatten since xxx
What sort of illness leads to hospice care? Expand Hospice care is appropriate for anyone who has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. In 2017/18, a third of people admitted to our hospice ward had been diagnosed with conditions other than cancer, such as heart failure, respiratory disease, dementia and motor neurone disease.
When will I need hospice care? Expand No longer do hospices only care for people when they are at the very end of their lives. As well as being there for the last hours and days of life, we now can offer more flexible support sooner in your illness. Your GP or other health professional can refer you to our services when you are thought to have five or fewer years to live. This means we are able to better understand your future needs and how we can support you to live as well as possible for the time you have.
Will I have to pay for my care? Expand All of the services provided by Mountbatten are free to those who need them. This is thanks to the incredible generosity of our Island community which, every year, supports us in raising the £8million it costs to run our services.
Can I leave the hospice ward (inpatient unit)? Expand We encourage people to live as normally as possible on our hospice ward (inpatient unit). If you are well enough, perhaps with assistance, to go home or to visit somewhere this will be supported. However, you must ensure staff on the ward are aware of your plans. You may stay on our hospice ward for a period of respite, so we can get your pain and other symptoms under control, before returning home again. Some people may leave the hospice to spend their last days at home, supported by our Mountbatten at Home team.
How do I leave a gift to Mountbatten? Expand To leave a gift to Mountbatten in your Will you'll need to include our name, address and registered charity number. Name: Mountbatten Isle of Wight Address: Halberry Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2ER Registered charity number: 1039086 As an independent charity, we must find around £10.5 million each year to fund our services. Any gifts left to other charities will not directly support Mountbatten’s work caring for people across the Island.
What types of gifts can I leave? Expand There are three types of gift (called a "legacy") you can leave to us: Residuary Legacy – a gift of the remainder of your estate, or a percentage, after all other legacies and any debts cleared. Residuary legacies keep pace with inflation and are an effective way to divide the value of an estate between a number of people and causes. Pecuniary Legacy – Leaving a fixed sum of money in your Will. It is worth noting pecuniary gifts can devalue over time due to inflation, so it is worth reviewing your Will regularly. Specific Legacy – You can choose to leave property or specific items in your Will such as art, jewellery, furniture or stocks and shares.
How do I write a Will? Expand Many people put off writing their Will as they expect it to be complicated. However, in reality, it is relatively simple. Our Make a Will pack helps you consider everything you need when making or updating your Will. Call 01983 217300 or email us for your free copy. You can also write your own Will or ask a legal advisor such as a solicitor or Will writing service to draft it for you. This may be a safer option as they can answer your questions, provide advice, and will know the correct legal wording to use. You are welcome to use our free online Will-writing service provided by our partnership with Bequeathed. This process provides advice and allows you to make a simple Will in the way that suits you. Find out more about our free Wills service Alternatively, sometimes working with a solicitor may be a better fit for you. You can find a list of local solicitors here. Please note that Mountbatten cannot provide legal advice.
I already have a Will, how do I change it to leave a gift to you? Expand If you want to leave a gift but you’ve already made a Will, that’s no problem – there are a couple of ways you can change it. 1. Write a new Will The simplest way is to write a new Will. Once written, any Wills made by that person in the past become void. In fact, most Wills will start by reciting that you’re writing a Will and that you’re revoking previous Wills. Please note Mountbatten cannot provide legal advice or write your will. 2. Codicils The other way is to write a codicil, which is a document used to make changes to an existing Will. It’s used as a way to make simple amendments like adding a charity, changing a gift amount or adding an executor. This is all quite straightforward but problems can occur if you ever want to cancel the Will in the future. When you cancel a Will that contains a codicil, the codicil does not get canceled automatically, so when you write a new Will it can create inconsistencies and legal problems. To avoid this, make sure that any new Will clearly states that you are revoking all Wills and codicils previously made. You can write a new Will or write a codicil with a professional advisor. Find a solicitor or Will-writer in your area using this postcode search, or take a look at these useful links for further information.
I'm not wealthy, is it worth me writing a Will? Expand Making a Will is the best way to ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death and your property, money and possessions go to the people and organisations that matter to you. You don't need to be rich to leave a gift to charity in your Will. Leaving just a small percentage (called a residuary legacy) to us in your Will goes a long way. People often find they can afford to be more generous in a Will than in their lifetime. No matter the size or amount, your gift makes a difference. Your support could fund a meal on our inpatient unit, a series of bereavement support sessions, or for a nurse to be there for a family overnight. Thank you.
Do I need to tell you if I've left a gift to Mountbatten in my Will? Expand That's up to you. We would be delighted to hear from you - it'll allow us to thank you and helps us plan for the future. To let us know about a gift, please call us on 01983 217332 or email us. Any information you give us will be kept in strict confidence and you can change your mind at any time. We are very grateful for every gift left in a Will. Your support helps our teams to care for people facing death, dying and bereavement when they need us most. Thank you.
I've left a gift to Mountbatten in my Will but my circumstances have changed. Can I change my mind? Expand Yes you can. A Will is a very personal document that reflects your final wishes. You're free to change your mind at any time. You do not need to tell us if you have changed your mind, but if you do feel comfortable to tell us, it can help us plan for the future.