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are just a few of the services offered to patients by the
Wisdom Hospice:
CARE
AT THE WISDOM HOSPICE
The care provided by the Wisdom Hospice is concerned with
the whole person, and offers support, counselling and
advice to family members as part of its philosophy of
care.
HOSPITAL
PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM
The aim of the Hospital Palliative Care Team is to work
alongside hospital staff in the Medway Trust, the Medway
Primary Care Trust, Swale Primary Care Trust and the Kent
Cancer Centre* in caring for people in the advanced stages
of illness and their families and friends.
The
service provided recognises and responds to any physical,
emotional and social needs that the patient and family
may have.
The
majority of referrals received from hospital staff are
for patients with a diagnosis of advanced cancer. The
hospital palliative care team is also involved in the
assessment of patients with other terminal illnesses if
appropriate.
The
team is based at the Medway Maritime Hospital, and is
managed by the Wisdom Hospice.
*(For
people living in the Medway and Swale Area).
THE
DOMICILIARY TEAM
The Domiciliary Team (Macmillan Team) consists of six
specialist Nurses and Team Manager with the support of
the Consultants and the Doctors of the Wisdom Hospice,
Social Workers, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist
and Secretary. The team is able to support and visit patients
and their families in their own homes. Advice and help
is available 24 hours a day. The Team also works in close
collaboration with General Practitioners and Community
Nurses.
THE
DAY HOSPICE
The Day Hospice offers day hospice care on weekdays from
10am to 3pm (except Tuesdays) for patients coming from
home or from the Hospice itself. Medical and nursing advice,
complementary therapies, hairdressing and an opportunity
to take part in therapeutic and creative activities is
available. Occupational therapy, physiotherapy and advice
from a social worker is also available on request.
Young
person's day is available each Tuesday from 10.15am to
2.30pm. It is an opportunity for young people to meet
with other young people and take part in a variety of
stimulating and creative activities aimed at developing
new skills, and encouraging confidence. Themes include
understanding illness and treatment, and how you are feeling
about yourself. Social activities help to give new interests
and hobbies. There are also opportunities for family events.
A planned programme of information giving, therapeutic
and social activities is offered for Hospice patients
living at home, and for Hospice in-patients. Referral
is by Hospice professionals and is for patients aged up
to 55 years old.
BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT
Volunteer bereavement counsellors, with the support of
Consultants, Clinical Psychologist and the Bereavement
Services Manager are able to visit and support bereaved
families after the death of a patient. On the first Monday
of the month there is also an open evening for invited
bereaved families.
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