Patients are eligible for care with St Peter's Hospice if:
- They are over 18 years old
- They have a progressive, life-limiting illness, such as cancer, heart disease, lung disease or a neurological disease
- They live in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset or part of BANES
We also offer support to a family member or carer of someone who is eligible for support by the hospice but chooses not to engage with us.
Patients are usually referred by a health or social care professional such as their GP, a district nurse or their hospital palliative care team.
After someone has been referred to the hospice they will receive a telephone call from our triage nurse to discuss what happens next. The nurse will introduce the Hospice services and support we offer, and also assess any urgent issues. Together the triage nurse and patient will agree which hospice service can best meet the patient's needs at this time.
We recognise that people's needs can change over time - that's why our range of services offer different types of support at different times.
Everyone is unique, and we provide support with that in mind.
If you would like to discuss our services and support please do phone our clinical advice line: 0117 915 9430
