Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team

A recent edition to services at the Southern Area Hospice has been the introduction of a specialist palliative care nurse, based in Daisy Hill Hospital, Newry.

What is a Specialist Palliative Care Nurse?
An experienced nurse who has qualifications in Specialist Palliative Care

Who can refer me to the Specialist Palliative Nurse?
Any member of the ward or inpatient nursing team can refer you to the special palliative care nurse. Its is important that you have agreed to the referral and that your Consultant or GP has given their consent
• Give advice and support on symptoms that may be of most concern to you.
• Provide the opportunity for you to discuss physical, emotional and social needs.
• We offer advice and support for your family and/or carers including financial matters.
• We work closely with members of the Hospital team that are involved in your care.
• Liase and work closely with your GP, District nurse, Macmillan Nurses and Hospice Staff.
• Refer patients to other available services e.g. Community Nursing Team, Macmillan Nurses and Hospice. Does the Palliative Care Team provide home nursing?
• Provide support for discharge planning.

Your Specialist Palliative Care Nurse is Mandy Close.

How do I contact her?
Mandy is normally available on the ward at Daisy Hill Hospital, Monday—Friday, 9am-5pm.

Alternatively telephone Mandy on 07754444726 and leave a message on her answering machine.

Who will I speak to if my Specialist Palliative Care Nurse is not available?
You can contact your Macmillan Nurse, or the Community Liaison Nurse who is based at St John’s House, and is contactable on 028 3026 7711.

Do I have to pay services for the Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team?
No, all services offered by the Hospice are fee. As a charity we are dependent on the local community for financial support Community Specialist Palliative Care Team is funded by Southern Area Hospice Services.
St John’s House, Courtenay Hill,
Newry, BT34 2EB
T:028 30267711
www.southernareahospiceservices.org