Is a Hospice just somewhere that people go to die?

Not at all!!!! It is true that many of our patients are in the final stages of their illness, whilst others are admitted to the in-patient unit to have their symptoms controlled or for support with their problems. The average length of an admission for a patient on the ward is 12 days. Approximately half of our patients are discharged home or to a nursing home at the end of their stay with us. Some patients have several admissions and discharges during the course of their illness.

Inevitably and sadly some patients will die at the Hospice. The Hospice aims to provide a peaceful and caring environment for patients and their families in the final days of illness, with specialist trained staff supporting the ethos of a dignified and pain free death.