Our Services: Hospice At Home

The aim of the Hospice at Home Service is to provide nursing care for patients in their own home. This care is provided by experienced Nursing Assistants (Dorothy House Carers) who are given training and ongoing support in their work by Dorothy House Hospice Care.

This service is available in the last 3 months of a life threatening illness.

The Service Offers:
* Nursing care to allow the usual carer to get a good nights sleep or take a break
* An increased level of nursing care in the last two weeks of life

Referrals to the Hospice at Home Service are made by health professionals, e.g. District Nurse or Nurse Specialist, who will agree the appropriate level of care required.

All care is subject to availability of resources and care may be provided in collaboration with Continuing Health Care.