In-Patient Unit

Our 10-bedded In-Patient Unit was built in 1990 and is situated at the rear of Queen Elizabeth II Hospital. The building is tastefully furnished and the bedrooms look out onto the garden and woodland beyond. Patients are admitted for many reasons and stay for around 10 days. During this time, they are cared for by skilled and committed staff.

Medical care is provided by a team of doctors under the guidance of the consultant in Pallitative medicine. Although the doctors are based at the In-Patient unit, they work in all areas of service. Two teams of specially trained nurses give holistic care to patients, their families and friends at a difficult time.

The Hospice Chaplaincy is available on weekday mornings to talk to patients and their families and give them spiritiual support. Visitors are welcome between the hours of 9am and 9pm and at other times when appropriate. There are facilities for relatives to stay overnight if necessary. On weekdays, food for patients is prepared in our own kitchen. Special dietary needs and other requests can usually be accomodated.

Patitents may come to the In-Patient Unit when they have distressing symptoms which cannot be managed at home. Some may be managing well at home, but benefit from a short stay which also gives a break to the carers. Others find the In-Patient Unit a safe place in which to be comforted and cared for in their last days of life.

For those returning home, the nurses in the In-Patient Unit will assess the need for any extra help or equipment and arrange for it to be made available when the patient goes home.

If you would like further information telephone the Nurse Manager on: 01707 373356.