While medics have to be prepared for anything, a nurse who works across Swanage and Purbeck in Dorset was surprised to be the face on the back of a bus!
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care nurse Hannah Quick delivers care to those with life limiting illnesses and was asked to front the charity’s campaign to raise awareness of the work it does.
Hannah Quick comes face-to-face with herself at Swanage bus depot!
“I’m really excited!”
The eye-catching advert can be seen on Purbeck Breezer buses travelling from Swanage, through the local villages and onto Poole.
Hannah who grew up in nearby Corfe Mullen said:
“As you might expect, I’ve never had a picture of me on the back of a bus – I’m really excited! The hope is that people will see it and be prompted to find out more about Lewis-Manning.
“Over the last few years, we’ve been providing hospice care in Purbeck to people in their homes, while also supporting their families.
“Recently, we’ve started a day hospice at Swanage Cricket Club, which gives people a chance to have a sociable day out, where we provide activities, complementary therapies like neck massages and plenty of tea and cakes, as well as lunch. The aim is to make it a fun event.”
The day hospice at Swanage Cricket Club is a chance to have a sociable day out
Day hospice success
Lewis-Manning opened a day hospice at the rugby club in Wareham in September 2022 and due to its success, opened another one at the cricket club for those living in Swanage in April 2024.
There are also Lewis-Manning day hospices in Poole and Wimborne, with plans to open one in Lulworth soon.
Lewis-Manning cares for families as well and was able to give carers from Poole a day off at Swanage Beach while it looked after their loved ones
“Caring more holistically”
Hannah, who has worked in healthcare for eight years, added:
“While I was training to be a nurse, I spent some time working for Lewis-Manning and just loved it. I qualified in 2021 and first worked at Poole Hospital but jumped at the chance when a job came up with Lewis-Manning in September 2023.
“This role allows me to be the nurse that I want to be. I can spend time with people and their families without being rushed.
“In a hospital you are very task orientated but at Lewis-Manning you can be more people centred, caring more holistically, and helping families with bereavement support.
“It makes me a well rounded nurse and I like that we can help people in their homes which is much less scary for patients.”
Always up for a challenge, Hannah poses in the driving seat!
Sponsored skydive
Lewis-Manning is entirely funded by income from its shops like the one in Swanage, charitable donations and fundraising.
The charity’s Candles on the Beach event in memory of loved ones has become a popular annual evening event on Swanage Beach, but not all its fundraisers are quite so relaxed.
In September 2024, there’s going to be a sponsored skydive from Old Sarum Airfield in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
And just in case having a four metre high picture of yourself on a bus isn’t thrilling enough, Hannah is one of those who’s already volunteered to jump out of a plane to raise money for Lewis-Manning!
Lewis-Manning relies on charitable donations including legacies left in wills
Further information
- Sponsor Hannah’s skydive via her Justgiving page
- Join Hannah and sign up to skydive for Lewis-Manning on Saturday 21st September 2024
- More about Lewis Manning Hospice Care
