Gift to Staff

[april1693]

My husband's uncle recently passed away in a nursing home where he received exceptionally good care from all the staff and we would like to give them something as a token of our appreciation but have no idea what would be a fitting gift. Any suggestions? TIA

[mojay]

locally - I've heard of relatives giving the staff enough cash for them to have an evening out - local carvery meal or some such ..... and this was well received

[Nini74]

a hamper of muffins or cookies or something? they can all share them then. A friend of mine does "cupcake bouquets" which are lovely - I'm sure you could find something local...

[rockyracoon]

Can't really help but just wanted to say, it's nice to hear that some elderly folk do receive good care in a home, all you hear about on the news are how badly they are treated.

[Ellipsis]

Cash or gift vouchers - care home staff are not highly paid ...

[april1693]

Some great ideas folks - Thank you all. Rockyracoon I can't stress enough how well he was treated by everyone - from the kitchen staff, manager, carers - even the gardener! They all contributed to making these last few years so joyful for him.

[Gavmacp]

That is nice to hear. I read so many horrible reports that it is encouraging to hear good news.
Money to a meal out is probably the best present and a nice letter!
Love,
Gavin

[april1693]

Yes Gav, I think we'll do that, a voucher for a local restaurant and a nice card/ letter they can show off at their next inspection!

[mojay]

yes - and the thank you card etc - can go on the notice board for visitors to see - nice touch

[Eve]

That's a lovely thought! Meal might be difficult to organise if staff are working shifts over a 24 hour period so always some of them working.

Definitely a letter or a card - lovely for them to be able to keep that and put it up somewhere so they can all read it.

Maybe something decorative (quite neutrally so) which could have a brief inscription relating to the wonderful job they've done as carers or something like that, maybe a clock for a staffroom if they have one?

[joko]

maybe individual gift vouchers...such as £10-20 each or whatver you choose, that way each person gets the reward they would like, some ... as someone else mentioned a joint meal for the entire staff would be very hard to plan and some may not really want to go on a massive works meal, some may miss it, some may feel left out etc...
you could always treat them with a selection of cakes in a hamper to share?
how about something like a new coffee machine for the staff room or something like that...?

[Nibble]

I'd given something more lasting than cakes, someone is bound to be on a day off or leave.... I like joko's idea, but you'd need to ask them what they need, not just guess. A letter to the local paper expressing public appreciation is nice too, homes often get a lot of bad press so this would show the other side of the coin.

[owdhamer]

after a stay in hospital i asked sister how i could thank the staff a fruit hamper was her reply which i sent

[brenda]

If they have a garden -- a really good garden bench would be good for residents and staff to use in the summer time would be a lasting gift.

[China Doll]

It might be an idea to check with the nursing home what their rules are on taking thank you gifts, sometimes they can be quite strict, especially if it's anything to do with cash.

[pizza]

I am so glad your husbands uncle was well looked after in the nursing home april 1693.
I work in a home, in fact have recently changed homes and it's lovely when families appreciate the care staff give.
The cards we have had from families mean more than any gifts,however it is lovely that you are going to so much trouble on here finding out what is best to donate.
Due to past experience I know money donated does not always go to staff kitty for a meal etc it can slip into residents amenity funds so I would suggest
a few boxes of chocolates or biscuits and say to the matron could she distribute them for each shift.
I think if you were to donate to each member of staff a sum of money it would become costly, but a letter of thanks to the local paper would be great publicity for the home which is what good homes need
Your husbands uncle is lucky to have had such considerate relatives as yourselves.