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A large proportion of Weston Hospicecare's work takes place in peoples'
homes. A team of Community Palliative Care Nurses provide specialist care alongside
that already given by the patients' own Doctors and District Nurses, backed up by a team
of volunteers.
Our Community Nurse Specialists are trained and
experienced in palliative care. They will visit at home on a regular basis depending on
the needs of the patient and their family.
The role of the nurse is to provide emotional support, symptom control, advice,
information on treatment, e.g. radiotherapy, chemotherapy etc., help with benefits and to
liaise with other professionals such as Consultants, General Practitioners, District
Nurses, Social Services, etc.
The nurses are available Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
Referrals can come from any source and should be supported by the General Practitioner.
Each person is assigned a named nurse (primary nurse) and an associate nurse. |