Your Hospice
Our Aim
To improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer
and other terminal illnesses in the Southern Health Board
Area, whilst supporting their families and carers.
Providing an integrated care service
Southern Area Hospice Services provides specialist care
for patients affected by Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor
Neurone Disease and other life-threatening illnesses.
This care is provided, without cost, to patients and their
families from across the Southern Health Board Area. The Hospice
provides a holistic approach to care, responding to the physical,
psychological and spiritual needs of patients, their relatives
and carers. Care is provided by a team of highly trained medics
and professionals both at the Hospice and in the community
through a wide range of services.
In-patient Unit
A short stay in the Hospice in-patient unit may be needed
to establish control of the more troublesome symptoms of the
disease. Once the symptoms are controlled, the patient may
return home where the home care team continues to provide
support.
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Community Liaison Nurse: Hospice to Home
This new development which is funded by the New Opportunities
Fund (NOF) within the Hospice allows our Community Liaison
Nurse to ensure a seamless discharge takes place between the
in-patient unit and their home.
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Day Hospice Unit
Day Hospice provides ongoing respite care and activities
for patients whose symptoms are controlled but who wish to
avail of further medical, nursing and physiotherapy care.
Physiotherapy is a crucial part of Hospice care, helping to
improve mobility and strength, as well as controlling breathing
difficulties and pain relief. The ongoing companionship and
diverse therapies enable patients to live life to the full
whilst providing a welcome break for their carers.
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more…
Out-patient Clinics
Clinics operate once a week in South Tyrone and Craigavon
Hospitals as well as on site at the Hospice. The Out-patient Clinics are run by
the Hospice’s Medical Director and a Hospice Nurse.
The aim of these clinics is to help local people avail of
specialist advice and care closer to home.
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Medical Home Visits
The Hospice provides medical advice for those patients who
wish to be cared for in the comfort of their own home, in
conjunction with the patient’s GP.
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Social Work
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.
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Bereavement Care
The Hospice provides a bereavement counselling service, to
enable families and carers, both adults and children, face
the inevitable and help them through the grieving process.
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out more…
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, and 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.
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Patient Helpline Tel: (028) 3026 7711
A patient or their relative can phone the Hospice
at any time to speak with the nurse in charge, regarding any queries
they may have.
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PDF Leaflet “Your Hospice, Southern Area Hospice
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