Hospice at Home
“I cannot thank you all enough for all the help and care you gave, which allowed me keep ‘A ‘ at home to the end, which we all wanted. I tell people I can honestly say I asked for nothing, but got everything. Thank you all.” - evaluation form, 2010
“All the nurses who came to support us were very kind and supportive. On one of the last visits, they made my mother smile. She also commented how very kind they were. Thank you for that memory.” - evaluation form, 2010
“All the nurses who came to support us were very kind and supportive. On one of the last visits, they made my mother smile. She also commented how very kind they were. Thank you for that memory.” - evaluation form, 2010
It is recognized that most people want a good death, a tranquil, pain-free passing in their own homes among the ones they love. St. Helena Hospice provides a service that supports people at home at the end of life. This is intended to give patients and carers practical and emotional support so that a patient who wishes to die at home can choose to do so. The service is very flexible and aims to respond quickly to individual patient’s needs.
Referrals for the service are made through the Hospice or hospital discharge teams, district nurses, Community Palliative HNSs or GPs. The Hospice at Home carers are trained and experienced in palliative care and can help you to maintain your peace and dignity.
FAQ - Will my GP still be involved in my care?
Your local doctor will continue to prescribe medication. The Hospice at Home team is there to provide practical and emotional support and will work closely with the GP, district nurses and Community Palliative CNSs. Any changes to care will be in consultation with the GP.
FAQ - Does the Hospice at Home team take over from the district nurse?
No. The district nurse will continue to be the patient’s ‘key’ nurse and the Hospice at Home team co-ordinator will plan with the district nurse when any extra care is needed.
FAQ - How do I contact the team?
Once you are involved with Hospice at Home, the contact number can be found on the front cover of the district nursing notes or you can contact the team through the Hospice.