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Sue Ryder Care - Cuerden Hall celebrates International Nurse Day

9 May 2008

People in Preston interested in working as a nurse at a neurological care centre are invited to come along and have a friendly chat with staff at Sue Ryder Care - Cuerden Hall as the charity marks International Nurse Day (12 May).

International Nurse Day, celebrated every year worldwide, highlights the work carried out by nurses all over the globe. At Cuerden Hall there are 15 nurses currently employed, who provide care for people living with conditions including cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, acquired brain injury and stroke.

Sara Cook, Care Centre Manager, said: “Sue Ryder Care is the only charity that specialises in directly caring for people throughout their lives living with long term neurological conditions and for people who are dying. Our highly trained staff is here to make sure that people who are not going to get better can still enjoy the best quality of life as long as they live”.

Rani Sunilmon, originally from India, came to live in England in 2006. She has been working as a staff nurse at Sue Ryder Care Cuerden Hall for over two years.

“I see first hand every day the quality of the care provided at Sue Ryder Care. It is really unique as we are trying to respond to the specific needs of each resident. We are dealing with people with long term degenerative conditions who often need care for many years. Here our highly trained doctors, nurses, carers, social workers and therapists are dedicated to helping people live their lives to the full. They are here for the residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year”, Rani explained.

“Residents can receive physiotherapy, use adapted devices such as bespoke wheelchairs or adapted seating, and join in daily activities including art sessions, art and craft classes or enjoy a nice movie together. They can participate in organised outdoor trips to the local pub or shopping at the local mall. People here have a choice. They can choose where to be cared for. In India, still nowadays, people with neurological conditions can only choose between a hospital or a nursing home.”

Staff at Sue Ryder Care also have the opportunity to further develop their skills through a specific training programme.

“I had a chance to take part in different training courses that have helped me develop my knowledge about neurological conditions including Huntington’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis. I feel I have been given a golden opportunity to work for Sue Ryder Care and I would recommend them as an employer to anyone interested in working here”, Rani added.

People interested in knowing more about the care provided at Sue Ryder Care or in working at the care centre can pop into the Bamber Bridge-based centre on Monday 12 May or they can contact Sara Cook on 01772 627374.

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