Our mission, values and goals
At Blythe House, we strive to ensure the very best care for our patients. Find out more about our ambitions, and hospice governance.
Our mission
‘Blythe House Hospicecare provides the highest level of care and support for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.’
Our values
Aspiring
Continually learning and developing; striving for excellence in everything we do.
Caring
Treating each person with kindness, empathy, compassion and respect.
Professional
Delivering high standards through team work, a skilled workforce and good governance
Our strategic goals
Goal 1: Services
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- Maintain current functionality by utilising more efficient clinical models
- Ensure flexibility and harness the skills within the workforce
- Improve access for all non-malignant diseases
- Reduce reliance on hospital care
- Prioritise need and funding
- Identify important partnerships and find new and better ways of working together in the future
- Develop our social value and environmental impact
- Provide relevant and consistent support for carers
Goal 2: Environment
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- Constantly review our premises and ensure that we are fit for purpose, effective and safe
- Optimise the limited space available
- IT/Communications—Implement new technology prudently to fully exploit improvements
- Ensure clear professional branding and communicate a clear message across multiple platforms
- Engage with those who need us
- Communicate the impact of what we do
Goal 3: Workforce
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- Continue to develop a competent workforce that is flexible, innovative and ready to meet the community’s future needs
- Define a workforce that is fit for future purpose
- Introduce new roles and structures where needed
- Invest in our leaders who will be key in driving change and improvement
- Develop rewarding careers
Goal 4: Finances
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- Demonstrate value for money and return on investment
- Consolidate the level of funding from statutory bodies
- Fund service according to priorities and limitations
- Maximise the potential of resources
- Develop a culture of shared fiscal responsibility; look at ways of reducing the cost of service delivery
Policies and procedures
View all Blythe House Hospicecare’s policies and procedures:
Whistle blowing – Blythe House Hospicecare’s Freedom to Speak Up Guardian is Alistair Rogerson, who can be contacted via telephone: 01298 816 997 or email: alistair.rogerson@blythehouse.co.uk.
Birdsong Hospice Survey 2019
The Hospice Survey 2019 was open from 28th May – 5th July 2019. The survey was run by Birdsong Charity Consulting, on behalf of Hospice UK. 37 responses from paid staff were received for Blythe House Hospicecare.
Chairman’s annual review – 2019/20
Tim Mourne, chairman of the board of trustees, reflects on a busy year for Blythe House, including adapting in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic; our partnership with Helen’s Trust; the implementation of new service models; and the hospice building refurbishment.