Meals

Information about meals in the IPS is available on our Catering page.

Gardens

The Hospice gardens offer a peaceful and quiet area where patients and families can spend time and relax.  Our gardener and his team of volunteers ensure that there is always colour and something to enjoy throughout the year.  For images of our gardens please click here.

A new addition is a wheelchair-accessible greenhouse in which we actively encourage patients to take part in the gardening.

On the top lawn you can find a Summer House for the enjoyment of you, your family and friends.  A Sensory Garden offers an interesting range of scents and textures for all.

Smoking

The Hospice is a smoke-free zone.

Due to recent legislation, we now have a no-smoking policy throughout the Hospice.  A smoking shelter is provided for use by patients and their families in the garden.  We would ask you NOT to smoke anywhere else in the grounds.

TVs, Radios and Newspapers

There are several radios available on request for you to use during your stay in IPS.  You may also bring in your own small TV’s, radio’s etc, if you do not mind our electricians checking them (this is a health and safety stipulation).

We also have a few tape players and tapes or you are welcome to bring in your own.

Newspapers can be ordered and paid for on a daily or weekly basis via the ward clerk.

Books

We have a selection of second-hand books available to borrow, or buy, which can be found in the reception area.

We also have a librarian who visits on a Monday and Thursday, offering a range of current fiction and a book search facility.

Other services

• Hairdressing and Chiropody can be arranged on request, or your own may visit.  Fees may be required for these services.
• A volunteer hand-carer visits the IPS.  She will be happy to offer you hand-care.
• A trolley service visits the wards regularly, offering toiletries, stationery, sweets and small gifts. 

Telephones

A portable telephone is available for use by patients and relatives.  Your friends and relatives are welcome to phone in to you directly by calling 01424 456603.

We permit the use of mobile phones within the Hospice, please speak to the nursing staff.

Chapel and Chaplaincy Team

We are delighted to provide support to people of all faiths.  For more information click here.

Infection Control

We take Infection Control very seriously,  please click here for further information.