Our adult In-patient Unit provides specialist palliative care for people with advanced cancer or other life-limiting illnesses.
Patients are admitted to the In-patient Unit for a variety of reasons. Some are admitted for the relief of pain or other symptoms and will return home when the problem has been resolved. Sometimes a short stay in the hospice can make a huge difference to how a patient is feeling. Others may be admitted during the last few weeks of life when it may be more difficult to provide care at home.
Accommodation is provided for up to eight patients in single rooms. While the environment is designed to look as relaxing and homely as possible, all the latest medical and nursing equipment is discretely available for staff to deliver high quality care.
Patients are cared for by our specialist team of doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, therapists and social workers. The high ratio of staff-to-patients we have on duty, ensures an excellent quality of service and personalised care for the patient, their family and friends.
While admitted to the unit, patients can access a range of therapies, hydrotherapy and music therapy. There is chaplaincy support for those that require it and our Family Support team is available as needed.
The In-patient Unit is unable to provide long-term care and every effort is made to enable the patient to return home. Care may continue through the use of our Day Hospice service.
Referrals to the In-patient Unit are usually made by the District or MacMillan Nurse.
