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Hospice in the Weald

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.

9th June 2018

Hospice in the Weald

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.

Written by a patient, 8th February 2018

Hospice in the Weald

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.

Written by a friend, 15th December 2017

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