The main aim of our In-Patient unit is to give high quality personalised care.  We are committed to involving the individual and their families in all decisions about their care during what are often difficult times.  Every effort is made to meet the individual’s needs and to promote independence as far as possible.

People may be admitted for a variety of reasons:

• To manage symptoms that are difficult to control.  Pain, nausea, sickness, shortness of breath and constipation are some of the most common problems with which we are asked to help.
• To allow Hospice staff to assess a specific problem.  For example, we may be able to help with mobility or give the chance to consider what support might be needed at home.
• To give those who are caring at home a break from the responsibility of being a carer.
• To provide care in the last weeks of life.  For some remaining at home is not always possible and for others a hospital does not always feel the best place.  We would like to emphasise that most people who are admitted to the Hospice are discharged home. 

How to refer

Admissions can only be arranged via a GP, District Nurse, Macmillan nurse, Hospital Consultant or other Hospice services. 

However, patients of family members/carers are welcome to contact us directly and talk to the Senior Nurse about how to access our Hospice services.  The telephone number is 01424 445177.

Healthcare professionals can download our Referral Form and either email, fax to 01424 456605 or return by post.  These documents are also available through HARMLESS.

The Team

Patients and their families are cared for by our specialist and experienced multi-disciplinary clinical teams, ably supported by volunteers. 

Patients can access a range of additional services including:

• Physiotherapy,
• Occupational Therapy,
• Social Work,
• Visits from our Chaplaincy team.

A range of complementary therapies and counselling is provided by the Sara Lee Trust.  If you wish to access any of these services please talk to any of the nursing staff.