The OWEN room has been provided for staff dealing with bereavement, to be able to have important conversations in a calm, inviting, comfortable and safe space.
It forms part of the OWEN model, which was created by Jules Lewis, Swan End of Life Care Facilitator, Lead Nurse and Lead for Staff Bereavement Support Service, and Jules Lock, Lead Swan End of Life Care Volunteer.
Jules Lewis said: “Staff often need time and space to have support following a personal bereavement or if affected by a colleague or patient death.
“To our knowledge this is the first Staff Bereavement Support room; we know it’s the first ever OWEN Room. The room is making such a difference to our staff at SaTH.”
The room is in memory of Joan Owen and was opened by Joan’s husband, John, his daughter Linsay and grandson Oliver. The opening of the OWEN room was made possible by donations to SaTH Charity.