The aim is to provide emotional, practical, financial and social support for patients as well as their families and carers. This may include information on how health and social care is funded (including personal healthcare budgets/direct payments), residential/nursing home care, community activities and welfare rights.
It provides the opportunity for discussion of any concerns that the patients or carers may have and to support them to make informed decisions and choices about the care and support they may need. For example, it may involve suggesting resources and services to help adults in supporting children where someone close to them has died or has been diagnosed with a life limiting illness.
They work collaboratively with other our other services, including our Inpatient Unit, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Complementary Therapists, Counselling and Emotional Wellbeing, Hospice at Home and Volunteer services. They will also liaise with other providers of care such as the Community Macmillan Team, District Nurses and other care agencies.
Our social worker can offer:
If you believe that you may benefit from social work support speak to a member of our staff on 03333 661066 or email cmicb-war.srhspa@nhs.net
Our 10 bed Inpatient unit is bright and welcoming. Built around an internal courtyard our rooms have ensuite facilities and overlook our hospice gardens.
We work with local care providers, GPs, district nurses, Macmillan nurses, specialist nurses and other health and social care professionals to coordinate and provide the best possible care.
We offer emotional and psychological support to patients and their families through our Counselling and Emotional Care Service as well as Bereavement support.
Find out about our hospice opening and visiting times and how to get in touch.