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The full range of
hospice services is available to
In-patient Unit patients. The unit
provides:
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Symptom Control |
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To help symptoms which are
difficult to control at home or
where changes in treatment
require closer supervision. |
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To allow hospice staff to assess
specific problems |
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To deal with specialist
Palliative Care requirements
which cannot be met elsewhere |
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Terminal Care |
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In situations where it is not
possible for a patient to remain
at home. |
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When a patient chooses to come
into the hospice at the end of
their life. |
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When a patient's condition
changes whilst in the hospice
and it is more appropriate for
them to remain here. |
 Our
7 In-Patient Unit and 3 Continuing Care
beds provide a Palliative
Care service to local people living with
advanced illness. The aim is to give
the highest possible quality of care.
Using a team approach, we provide help
with control of physical symptoms, also
social, emotional and spiritual support
to patients, family and other carers.
This support continues throughout the
illness and afterwards in bereavement if
required.
 The team comprises doctors, nurses,
physiotherapist, chaplain, complementary
therapist, counsellor and volunteers,
all working together to provide high
quality care. The team also maintains
close links with the Hospice Community
Nurse Specialists, General Practitioners
District Nurses to ensure continuity of
care.
 In-patients who are able, may attend the
Day Hospice if required.
We aim to provide a homely environment,
therefore please feel free to bring in
any personal items such as photographs,
books, tapes etc. The wearing of day
clothes is encouraged where possible
although all personal clothing should be
sent home for laundering.
All current medicines should be brought
with you as this helps the doctors to
plan your treatment.
| Other suggested items to bring in
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Towels |
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Night clothes |
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Dressing Gown |
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Slippers |
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Toiletries |
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Tissues |
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Soft drink |
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Food Supplements if required. |
Newspapers may be ordered on request.
Visitors including children and pets are
welcome but we would be grateful if
visitors could arrive after 11.00am. It
is wise to restrict visitors to 2 at a
time to avoid tiring the patient.
Patients have a rest period between 1 and 2 pm.
The Hospice chaplain visits regularly
although your own minister is welcome to
visit at any time.
Relatives are welcome to telephone at
any time. They will be able to talk directly to
patients via a cordless phone. Mobile phones may also
be used, but reception is poor within the hospice building.
A pay phone is also available for outgoing calls.
The Hospice beds are for short-term use
only with the average length of stay
being around 11 days.
The In Patient Unit is a no smoking environment. Patients who
wish to smoke may do so only in the designated area in the garden,
providing they are able to access this independently.
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The Team |
Consultants:
Dr Julian Abel
Dr Alison Rich |
Sister In-Patient Unit:
Liz Turner |
Clinical Assistant:
Dr Helen Horgan |
Complementary Therapy:
Yvonne Dey |
Director of Nursing:
Gill Blackshaw |
Physiotherapists:
Claire LeSanto
Norma Corp |
Hospice Counsellor:
Lyndon Roach |
Chaplain
Karen Murphy |
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