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Gift for care home staff

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Candleabra · 13/12/2021 21:35

My mum died recently, and the care home were beyond wonderful in their care, both of her and supporting me.
I’d like to get the staff something as a gift, does anyone have any good ideas?
There are too many people to buy individual presents (and I’d be worried about missing out someone) but it definitely warrants more than a couple of boxes of roses.

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BritInAus · 13/12/2021 23:01

I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't think of any great ideas right now, but wanted to say I'm sorry for the loss of your Mum and am pleased to hear she received wonderful care and that you were also supported.

Whatever you choose, I'm sure it'll be appreciated, especially with a heartfelt card.

Purpleknickers · 13/12/2021 23:06

I work in a care home and we certainly do not expect gifts a heartfelt card in appreciation is always enough x

Akire · 13/12/2021 23:14

What about something for home for staff and residents to enjoy together? Some new DVDs or books or memorable stuff.

Failing that basket of hand cream, hair bobbles, lip salve and emergency tights for the staff room!

AutumnalLeaves38 · 14/12/2021 02:03

I'm so sorry for your loss, OP.
Flowers

It sounds like, in such sad circumstances, your Mum was in the very best of caring hands. Really hope knowing that brings you comfort, alongside their support of you.

Perhaps (Covid-safe individual sachets of) assorted luxurious hot chocolate flavours for the staff to treat themselves?
(Am guessing they'd be well-stocked already with coffee and tea).

Agree that any gift is far outweighed by a card detailing the extra things they did which you appreciated most of all. Good to re-read and boost morale when tired after a long shift.

Shiteshow100 · 14/12/2021 05:16

I worked many years in care homes. A card is more than enough to show your appreciation but a box of chocs for day staff and night staff always goes well.

MrsGatsby99 · 14/12/2021 07:31

Agree that a heartfelt card will mean a lot. But just sharing what we did when my lovely grandfather died. We asked the care home if there was anything they could benefit from as the whole family wanted to contribute, the care home gave some ideas (from small to big) and we bought a TV for one of the day rooms by clubbing together. We also had a plaque made to go by it.

Candleabra · 14/12/2021 14:42

Thanks, I’ll definitely send a card. I know no one will expect a gift but I wanted to send something that would be a bit of a treat for everyone, something to remember mum in a nice way.

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