The Philosophy of Heywood Rural Health emanates from the belief that each person is an individual with differing, diverse and changing physical, physiological, emotional and spiritual needs.

Their right to maintain their identity and dignity should be respected in life and in death, regardless of the person's race or creed, or their social or economic status.

Each department within the Health Service must provide optimum standards of patient and family-centred care and foster a coordinated team effort in order to provide the quality of care to which the patient is entitled.

We believe that by maintaining and understanding, relationships between all divisions within the Health Service, a high standard of quality patient care will be achieved.

We believe that continuing education for all levels of staff is essential to keep abreast of the constant changes within the health care system as well as catering for the community's changing needs.

We also believe in the personal worth of each individual employee and are committed to maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning and professional development so that all members of staff have the opportunity to gain personal job satisfaction and achieve their fullest professional potential.