Family Support Team
Emotional support is recognised as an essential part of overall health care and is part of the care provided by the whole multidisciplinary team.
The Family Support Team consists of social workers, psychological therapists and trained volunteers and are available Monday to Friday for those patients and families needing specific support and advice. They provide a service for patients, families and carers at any stage of a life threatening illness, including bereavement.
We offer a space to discuss any issue arising from the impact of illness such as:
- coping with worries and family issues
- dilemmas over treatment options
- pain management
- fear of the future
- how best to communicate with a partner or children about the illness
- specialist advice about benefits and welfare rights
Bereavement
Bereavement care is available and support may vary from a telephone call to regular in-depth counselling - for all ages. Bereavement support is provided by the Family Support Team and a team of trained volunteers. Children and young people are supported by Nicky's Way.
Chaplaincy
A full time Chaplain, along with Chaplaincy volunteers, work as part of our team here at St Nicholas Hospice. They are available to all patients, their relatives and friends, whatever their religion or belief.
The Chaplaincy Team can offer prayers or Holy Communion at the bedside or in the Chapel. The Chaplain can also make contact with a patient or family's faith representative as needed.
The Hospice has a small multi faith Chapel/quiet room that is open 24 hours a day. This offers a space for those needing calm or time to reflect.
