Intro
Improve well-being and quality of life for people with dementia and their family carers
Enhance adjustment and coping strategies for people affected by dementia and their families.
The Admiral Nurse service will deliver, support and coordinate relationship-centred dementia care to improve the experience of people with dementia and their families with complex needs, during the hospital experience and transitions of care within the hospital
Contact us
Admiral Nurses -
- Sarah Wood Admiral Nurse Lead - 07825 281 598
- Carolyn Randle Admiral Nurse - 07789 990 433
Working Hours - 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday (excluded BH)
Office base - Arbury Lodge Office
Admiral nurse contacts 0800 888 6678
Dementia Helpline - helpline@dementiauk.org
Down below are services which patients and families can refer to for continued support on discharge.
For Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coventry, Warwickshire:
- Admiral Nurse Service Community
Contact 03303033131 Email cwicb.
- Dementia Connect Alzheimer’s Society
Contact 03331503456
- Dementia Specialist Nurses Community please ask the Admiral Nurse Service to refer on discharge (available to patients being discharged to their own home).
John’s Campaign was found in November 2014 by Nicci Gerrard daughter of Dr John Gerrard.
John’s Campaign has one and only single message, that no one should have the right to create a disconnection between family carers and individuals who need their support, knowledge and love the most.
Dr John Gerrard was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It was a slow decline in his health which sped up when he was ill or upset. One day John was admitted to hospital, during his stay a norovirus outbreak accrued, this meant the hospital was shut from visitors and most importantly carers. The hospital was shut for five weeks and in those five weeks Johns health changed drastically. His family were quite certain if he was not alone and had loved ones spending time with him, his story would be different. However, his story pushed and created the Johns Campaign.
How George Eliot help support and uplifted the John’s Campaign, as a trust we provide 1 main carer:
- Free parking
- Open visiting to 1 main carer (down to Ward Manager agreement)
- 20% off in the restaurant
This is provided to anyone with a diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment (or anyone who is vulnerable for example learning difficulties).
As a trust we encourage families and carers to contact the Admiral Nurse team to discuss how Johns Campaign can help support them and how they can receive their carers passport.
After receiving your carers passport to make sure to have it on you when visiting as you will need to show the passport in the restaurant to get 20% and to show the main reception to ensure you get your free parking.
For more information on the John’s Campaign visit: https://
Admiral Nurse teams contact- 0800 888 6678
Sarah Wood
“My name is Sarah Wood I am part of the Admiral Nurse service at the George Eliot Hospital. I am a registered Adult Nurse.
During my twenty years service within this hospital I have worked in trauma and orthopaedics, frailty, and care of the elderly. We are excited that as a service we will be able to offer support to patients and their families, both practically and emotionally. It is a privilege to become an Admiral Nurse and be introduced into someone's life at their most difficult time. I have a real passion for all things dementia.
With twenty years professional experience as well as lived experience. I am looking forward to meeting you all as part of our service, and hope that together we can make a difference to our patients and their families. Please come and say hello and find out more about the service and role of the Admiral Nurse.”
Carolyn Randle
"Hello everyone, my name is Carolyn Randle. I am excited and privileged to be an Admiral Nurse within the George Eliot Hospital. I am a registered nurse with 18 years’ experience within the NHS, prior to qualifying as an Adult Nurse in 2006 I worked within a residential care home for the older adults.
My experience as an adult nurse includes Rehabilitation, Community nursing, Leg ulcer nurse, Tissue Viability, community hospital, urgent response and finally I worked alongside the GEH complex discharge team. My background has always included working with families and patients affected by dementia, I also have my own personal experience of dealing with dementia so can empathise with families. I am looking forward to making a difference to our patients and their families within the George Eliot Hospital and the community.
Please don’t hesitate to contact myself for support, information and guidance for your patients and their families whilst an inpatient within the George Eliot Hospital.
See you all soon and don’t forget you're all amazing."
The Admiral Nurse Service is very committed to the health and wellbeing of our patients and families at the George Eliot Hospital, we encourage you to bring in small familiar items and own clothes for individuals with dementia or a cognitive impairment.
These may include:
- Photos
- Own clothes
- Puzzles
- Books
- Keep sakes
As a Service we organise Meaningful activities and events these include singing and music therapy in the Serenity Garden and Christmas Carols in the month of December within the chapel, all patients’ families and carers are welcome please ask the Admiral Service when the next event is taking place.
Please ask the ward staff or the Admiral Nurse Service about a THIS IS ME BOOKLET that can be provided to assist staff in caring for your relatives whilst in hospital.