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Weston Hospice

Checked: 23-07-2023 by Vicky Ryan Next Review: 23-07-2025

Overview

Weston Hospicecare provides palliative care for people living with a life-limiting illness in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas. See the website for further details.

Patient Referral Criteria:

They have life-limiting disease with complex associated problems that may be physical, psychological, social, emotional or spiritual in their origins.
Due to the level of complexity and/or intensity of their illness, their needs cannot solely be met by other services/care providers at this time.
They live within and / or are registered with a GP within our coverage area (see map).Map of our area of care
Both the GP and patient/advocate agree to the referral.

Advice

Weston Hospice offer same day advice via email and are also available 24/7 for clinical advice on the phone.

Same day in-hours advice - Email: whc.advice@nhs.net

Patients, carers or healthcare professionals can call the hospice at any time 24/7 for advice. The number is the main hospice number of 01934 423 900

Referral

Please see the Making a referral on the Weston Hospicecare website. The referral form is available as an EMIS template.

Fatigue & Breathlessness

Weston Hospicecare Fatigue and Breathlessness Management (FAB) Group, led by our Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist, aims to equip people with self-help strategies for managing fatigue, breathlessness and any related anxiety. The group consists of up to 12 people, and patients are encouraged to bring a family member, friend or carer. The programme runs quarterly for four consecutive weeks from 10.30-12.30 on a Friday morning at Day Hospice, Weston Hospicecare, 28 Thornbury Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4YQ. Attendees are invited to stay for a light lunch afterwards if they wish.

Please see the attached Referral information, which includes referral criteria and referral form.

A Patient Information Leaflet is also available.

Neuro Support Group

The Neuro support group aims to provide practical support and information to people and their loved ones living with a neurological condition, such as Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple System Atrophy or Huntingdon’s Disease.

The group consists of up to 12 people, and patients are encouraged to bring a family member, friend, or carer. The programme runs biannually (May and October 2024) for four consecutive weeks from 10.30-12.30 on a Friday morning at Weston Hospice.

Please see attached information for referral criteria:

Information for professionals

Referral Form

Information for patients

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