In-Patient Care

The Multidisciplinary Team

Medical
The medical team is led by the Medical Director and their aim is to ensure that patients get the best possible medical care. One of the medical staff is on-call 24 hours a day. Following admission the Doctor on duty will carry out a medical assessment. Each day the Doctor on duty sees the patient and family. Together with the other team members they plan the patient's daily treatment to ensure that symptoms are controlled and the quality of the patient's stay is maximised.

Nursing
The nursing team is led by the Nursing Director. The overall vision of nursing in the Hospice is to provide patient-centred care, practice which is evidence based and to work in true partnership with patients, their relatives and carers.

Physiotherapist
The Physiotherapist can help to improve mobility, general strength and breathing difficulties and may also be able to provide treatment to relieve pain. If appropriate, patients can continue with physiotherapy following discharge by attending the Day Hospice.

Social Worker
The Social Worker’s main responsibility is to recognise and respond to the psychological, social, emotional and practical needs of both patients and their families. They are trained to offer support and assess patients and their families' needs relating to issues of living with a serious illness, impending death, loss and grief.

Chaplaincy
The Chaplaincy Service offers patients, families, carers and staff the opportunity to explore their own thoughts, feelings, hopes and fears. The Chaplain listens to and respects people as individuals. The Chapliancy Team acts as liaison between the various local Ministers, all of whom visit patients in the Hospice on a regular basis. Prayer Services are available by arrangement with the Chaplain or the appropriate Minister.

Reflexologist
Reflexology can aid relaxation and ease anxiety and provide opportunities to talk. It may also promote a feeling of well-being. Regular reflexology sessions take place in the in-patient unit and in Day Hospice.

Support Staff
As in all health care facilities, there are a large number of conscientious support staff, these include Fundraising, Administration, Reception, Catering, Laundry, Maintenance and Housekeeping. Their dedication ensures a smooth and efficient service to all our patients.

Volunteers
The Hospice has over 100 volunteers who provide invaluable support and are involved in many aspects of the life of the Hospice, including reception, patient care and fundraising.

Admissions
Referrals are accepted from Hospital Consultants, General Practitioners (GP’s) and the Community Liaison Nurse. Patients being admitted to the Hospice from home should request that their GP arrange transport, if they are unable to travel by car.

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