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While looking after your relative or friend we can see that there has been a change in their condition and so we are concerned that they may be dying. We want to provide care that respects the dignity, privacy, choice and confidentiality of each person, their family and their friends. The dying experience is unique […]

Miss me, but let me go When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little – but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember […]

What is palliative care? Palliative care describes the physical, psychological, spiritual and social aspects of care and support given to individuals who are living with an illness or disease that cannot be cured. This could be either cancer or non-cancer diagnosis. The health professionals caring for you, will offer to talk to you and anyone […]

If it is through the day 8am-8pm As soon as you are ready please telephone your district nursing team. If it is after 8pm please telephone the Out of Hours Palliative Care Team on 07824 461957 The nurses will come and verify your relative who has died. Verification of death will be confirmed, and a […]

Who is the specialist palliative care team? We are a team of specialist staff members who care for patients, families and carers. We work Monday to Friday 9am—5pm and are based above St Bede’s Palliative Care Unit. We consist of two teams, they are. Specialist Palliative Care Team Macmillan Hospice at Home Team You have […]

This leaflet has been given to you as your team is worried that you or your relative may be at risk of suffering a major bleed. Your care team will talk to you about the risk of bleeding and provide a suggested care plan, but you may find this leaflet helpful. This leaflet is designed […]