Care at Hospice
We provide round the clock care on our In Patient Unit, where you can be looked after in a home away from home environment.
Ongoing care
Many people prefer to be supported where they are currently living, whether that is in your own home, or in a residential or nursing facility, and our Specialist Palliative Care Team will work with you and your family to enable this to happen wherever possible.
Their role is to provide advice and support with any physical, psychological, spiritual or social issues, supporting you and your family. Our aim is to enable people to have the best quality of life, wherever they choose.
How does the Specialist Palliative Care Team become involved with my care?
A referral can be made from any source, but patient consent and agreement from your GP is required before visiting.
Once you have agreed to the referral, we will arrange a suitable day and time to visit you, which can be on your own or with your relative/carer present, if this is your preference.
If you are in hospital, your team of healthcare professionals caring for you can refer you to our team with the agreement of the ward Consultant leading your care.
How will they help?
Our team of specialist doctors and nurses have extensive knowledge and skills in caring for people with life-limiting illnesses. We will focus on supporting you and those close to you by providing advice and support for physical, psychosocial, spiritual or social issues to improve your quality of life.
We will do this by:
- Assessing any symptoms that are troublesome and make suggestions of how these can be improved.
- Listening to your concerns about your illness and those of your family/carer.
- Giving you the opportunity to discuss your treatment, care and what’s important to you.
- Linking with other healthcare professionals and teams involved in your care.
Where can I be seen?
You can be visited by our team of specialist nurses in whichever care setting you are currently in. This may be in your own home, a nursing or a residential care home, or in the hospital. Alternatively, you may prefer to see the specialist nurse in the outpatient clinic at Hospice.
How long will the Specialist Palliative Care Team be involved in my care?
This will depend on your needs; we will aim to support your end of life care in the place of your choice.
How can you contact the team?
The Specialist Palliative Care Team are available Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 on (01534) 876555
If you are in the hospital, you can ask a staff member at the ward to get in touch with the Specialist Palliative Care Team within the hospital.