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Photo, an In-patient sat reading in her bedroom with the sun streaming in through the patio windows. WHAT IS THE IN-PATIENT UNIT LIKE?

The in-patient unit has 28 beds. There are 6 single rooms, 4-four bedded rooms and 2-three bedded ensuite rooms.

All the staff have undertaken extra training to look after patients with life-limiting illnesses. On the in-patient unit you will meet a number of staff including nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists as well as other support staff such as the cooks and domestic staff.

We try to make the in-patient unit feel and look more homely than hospital. We have a large number of different rooms where you and your family can spend time together.

HOW LONG DO PEOPLE STAY IN THE IN-PATIENT UNIT?

Most people come in for a period of assessment of around 14 days. In that time the team will try and help with any symptoms or other concerns you may have. We try to create a space where you and your family can feel safe and relaxed.

We do not provide long-term care.

We cannot provide booked respite care.

We cannot provide emergency care, although we do our best to respond as quickly as possible to all requests for help.

HOW CAN A PATIENT BE REFERRED TO THE IN-PATIENT UNIT?
Patients can be referred for admission to the in-patient unit by their own family doctor (GP) or hospital consultant. Once a request has been made the patient is assessed by a member of our palliative care team (see grey tab) before the patient is accepted.

DO ALL PATIENTS WHO ARE ADMITTED TO THE IN-PATIENT UNIT DIE?

Some patients who are admitted to the hospice do die, but many go home after a period of time. Some of those patients ar Photo, 4 people sat chatting in the day room. e admitted a number of times depending on their need.

If a patient is well enough to be discharged from the in-patient unit they will be returned to the care of their local family doctor (GP) and District Nurse. A member of the palliative care team may also visit if needed.