Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Vision, Mission and Values

In preparing the Hospice for the future we need to agree our Vision, Mission and Values. The vision is where we want to get to (aspiration), the Mission describes what we do (perspiration) and the values are how we work (inspiration) and what hold as important.

This Mission gives greater emphasis on working with others, because as demand increases we will need to enable others to give care and support.

Following meetings with staff, volunteers and users I have put together this draft and would welcome your comments.

Our Vision
Services - To improve the quality of lives of patients and their families during life-limiting illness, death and bereavement.
People - A great place to work, inspiring staff and volunteers to be the best they can.
Organisation - Continually strive for excellence and lead in the field of Hospice Care.
Financial - To work with financial integrity, giving best value and securing our long term future.
Partners - To build successful partnerships with our local community, in a socially responsible way.

Our Mission
To work compassionately in the fields of life-limiting illness, death and bereavement by:
  • Enabling patients and families to live with illness and bereavement
  • Empowering communities to care for those affected
  • Giving specialist care
  • Teaching and influencing others
Our Values
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Integrity
  • Resilience
  • Learning
  • Developing
  • Quality
  • Teamwork
  • Respect
  • Equality