Palliative care

Who we are

The Palliative Care Team is a specialist team that provides a liaison service, working with ward-based teams to support the holistic needs of patients with life limiting, progressive illnesses
We are a multi-professional team and deliver a flexible and accessible in-patient service
Our team comprises clinical nurse specialists (CNS), doctors, social workers and administrators

What we do

Support ward-based teams to alleviate pain and other distressing symptoms of adult patients with life-limiting, progressive illnesses
Promote compassionate palliative care including, but not only, care in the last hours or days of life
Support the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients
Provide emotional support to families and carers
Guide decision-making with an aim to improve the quality of life for patients
Work with patients, those important to them and their carers to develop an individualised plan of care that supports their comfort and dignity
Provide training and education for staff to facilitate good palliative and end of life care
Represent our Trust externally to guide and enhance palliative and end of life care in our communities.

How we work

We provide a 7 day, 9am – 5pm Clinical Nurse Specialist service for in-patients, supported by 24 hour medical advice from consultants in palliative medicine