Hospice at Home provides high quality end of life care for adults with a life limiting illness including MND, end stage dementia, cancer & heart disease. Covering North Northumberland, we aim to make end of life peaceful and comfortable via our holistic approach re both patients and their loved ones

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  • Older People Older People
  • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind

H@H staff support patients with a life limiting illness who choose to remain at home knowing their symptoms will be managed so they feel comfortable and safe. We give carers a much-needed break, alleviating caregiver fatigue and stress and fostering a sense of wellbeing. The specialised nursing care and respite we provide is an invaluable resource allowing families to enjoy quality time together. We're expanding our reach to support more local families facing this challenging journey

H@H needs to increase the team of registered nurses and support workers to provide more families access to high quality individualised nursing and respite care. This provision applies to any adult with a life limiting illness. The clinical team works closely with local GPs, specialist palliative and district nurses, to respond quickly to requests for support. We can respond at short notice, ensuring the patient's wishes to remain at home are met wherever possible. Respite or nursing care can be

Categories

  • Cancer Cancer
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Hospitals/Hospices Hospitals/​Hospices
Beneficiaries

  • Older People Older People
  • General Public/Humankind General Public/​Humankind