Useful information

Palliative care

You may hear people using the term palliative care. This type of care includes a variety of treatments for symptoms such as breathlessness, pain, depression or anxiety. We also recognise that your family and friends may have concerns about you and your illness and we can offer support to them too. Palliative care can be given at the same time as other treatments you may be receiving.

Advanced life support

We do not have the specialist equipment to offer advanced life support. If you have any questions about this please ask your doctor or nurse.

Accessing your medical records

You are legally entitled to read your medical records. Should you decide to do this please put your request in writing to the hospice manager.

Confidentiality

Any information you share with staff will be protected by our duty of confidentiality. Our staff work within their professional codes of conduct and the Data Protection Act.

Valuables

Please do not bring valuables to the hospice as we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage. If you are admitted at short notice and you have valuables with you, please hand them to the nursing staff so they can be locked away until they can be taken home.

Tell us what you think

We value your comments and suggestions on any apect of your care. Your views will help us to improve the service we provide. You will find a questionnaire in the reception area of the hospice. Please complete and return it to the address provided.

For links to websites about cancer care, information and support, visit our website or ask a memeber of our team.

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