Many people think we only provide care during the last few weeks of life. However, we're here for adults living with a life-limiting illness and many receive our support over a number of months.
We want to support people earlier and for longer, increasing the time people are supported to the last 12 months of life. If we can support you sooner, we hope to improve your quality of life and that of your loved ones.
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What hospice care do we provide?
We can provide joined-up care depending on your circumstances. Our services include:
24 hour Advice Line: Our 24 hour Advice Line is available to you every day of the year. You can call us for advice if you're worried or not sure what to do on 0117 915 9430. Anyone living with a life-limiting illness can call the Advice Line, even if they're not currently under our care and the same goes for their carers and loved ones.
Living Well programme: This eight-week programme is created to help enable you navigate life with a life-limiting illness. It's an opportunity to connect with others with shared experiences, and form a supportive community.
Fatigue and Breathlessness course: A five-week course that focuses on practical techniques to help you manage fatigue and breathlessness. You'll explore goal setting, energy conservation, activity and movement, as well as sleep, appetite, and breathlessness. This course also includes light chair-based exercises and a relaxation session.
Hospice Community Hub: For those living with a life-limiting illness, as well as their families and carers, the Hospice Community Hub provides a space for connection and support. Here, you'll find emotional guidance, practical advice, and a range of uplifting activities like crafting. It's a safe, welcoming environment where you can connect with others facing similar experiences.
Community Nurse Specialist team: Our team of dedicated Community Nurse Specialists provide expert care in the comfort of your home. They can support you at different stages of your illness and talk to you about what is most important to you. They can provide you with expert advice on symptoms and medication, as well as social and emotional support. Crucially, they work alongside GPs, hospital teams and district nurses to make sure that all the care you receive is joined up.
Hospice at Home service: In the last weeks of life, our Hospice at Home service brings experienced, compassionate care directly to your home. Our Registered Nurses and Palliative Care Support Workers are specially trained in end-of-life care, ensuring that you receive the support you need.
Inpatient Unit: Located in Brentry, our Inpatient Unit offers short-term care for patients whose needs are urgent or complex. The typical stay is around two weeks, after which some patients are able to return home, while others may transition to longer-term care in a nursing home. Some will spend the last days of their lives in the Inpatient Unit.
Each of these services is designed to ensure that you receive the right care at the right time, with a focus on comfort, dignity, and respect. No matter where you are in your journey, we are here for you, providing the guidance and support you need.
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Is hospice care free?
All our care is provided completely free of charge. That includes care at home, in our Inpatient Unit, and through our community and support services. There's no cost to you or your family - and there never will be. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to make this possible.
Does hospice care include the family too?
We understand that caring for someone who is very unwell can impact upon the people around them. The whole family can be affected practically, emotionally and financially. We offer a range of support to carers and family members.
