Palliative care is an approach which improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness, through the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial, and spiritual problems.
We communicate with other key members of health and social teams involved with care of our patients. This aims to improve the effectiveness of the transition between care sectors.
Care in hospital
The Hospital Palliative and End of Life Care Team see patients on all wards and areas, including the Swindon Intermediate Care Centre (SwICC).
Care at home
The Swindon End of Life Care Team (SELeCT) provide support for families and patients with more complex care problems wishing to receive end of life care at home. We provide specialist nursing and care tailored around the needs of the person and their loved ones.
Contact
01793 605324 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm)
24-hour advice is provided by Prospect Hospice, please call 01793 816109.
Referrals
Generally, referrals are sent by health care professionals, although anyone can refer to us through a variety of routes, ‘pink slip’ referral is preferred so we have consistent patient information.
If you are a patient or a loved one of a patient and would like us to get involved then please call 01793 605324.
Tell us if you need extra support