Hospice in the Weald

Hospice in the Weald 2018-06-09 Person 1 5 0

I am executor, close friend and hold power of attorney for a cancer patient who is now very close to the inevitable conclusion. GP’s have been superb in their care, support and control of drugs to relieve pain, vomiting, confusion and loss of bowel control. Paperwork and admin has all been completed prior to admission to the hospice. However, the last visit from a hospice staff member has to say the least changed everything. I really am not impressed to find the patient and a family member in tears having been told that the hospice don’t want to help, probably don’t have room anyway, and that she (the patient) might be better off dying in a nursing home (I spoke to a nursing home who stated categorically that they could not provide the care and medical service needed during the last days of such a patients life). I am sure that this situation is not representative of the hospice general ethos and is certainly not reflected in the attitude of the previous visits and discussions held with staff at this and other similar organisations that I have been involved with.

Hospice in the Weald 2018-02-08 Person 5 5 0

The staff and all people that I came in contact with, were very kind.I was very frightened at first but the nurses and doctors soon helped me to understand my illness.I was able to put an end of life plan into writing and that helped me to be more positive about my future.I have been able to take advantage of the day services, which has been a great help to stop me thinking too much about what I am going through.I had my doubts about the hospice being able to help,but how wrong I was.Anyone who is frightened or alone can get all the help they need from Hospice in the Weald.

Hospice in the Weald 2017-12-15 Person 5 5 0

The care, time and thoughtfulness shown by all staff at this difficult time make this as comfortable as it could be. Not only patients, but visitors too are treated with compassion and friendliness in a relaxed atmosphere. They try to think of everything to make things easier.

Hospice in the Weald 2017-11-06 Person 4 5 0

A couple of days after being admitted, doctors and nurses made comments to the effect that my wife (the patient concerned) might soon be sent home. This was a little worrying to both myself and my wife. The move into the Hospice had come as such an enormous relief to both of us, and we both knew that we would be unable to cope adequately with my wife at home, bearing in mind that she could not support herself or walk alone, even with a Zimmer frame, and I could not alone pick her up after a fall. After a failed attempt by two nurses to transfer her from bed to a chair, this idea of returning her home was not mentioned again, but I suggest that it might have saved us from some short-term distress if they had carried out this apparent test before making any mention of a return home.

Hospice in the Weald 2017-08-16 Person 5 5 0

Hospice in the Weald 2017-08-16 Person 5 5 0

No improvement needed. Very caring and understanding staff.

Hospice in the Weald 2017-08-16 Person 5 5 0

I don't feel that anything warranted any changes.

Hospice in the Weald 2017-08-16 Person 5 5 0

People we spoke to were gentle, kind empathetic, friendly and welcoming, which really puts you at ease. We did a reflection and meditation and have ended the day very relaxed. Thank you everyone.

Hospice in the Weald 2017-08-16 Person 5 5 0

Lynne has been brilliant. She uses analogies, imagery that help me understand my feelings and it has helped me tremendously over the past few weeks dealing with the loss of my husband. I would recommend it.

Hospice in the Weald 2017-08-16 Person 5 5 0

I felt reassured and that I was given the time I needed and not rushed.