In Patient Unit

Our Aim
Our aim is to enhance the quality of life for every individual throughout all stages of their illness. Individual needs are continually reassessed to ensure that care is the best it can be.

Accomodation
The Hospice has nine in patient beds.

• The In Patient Unit is made up of 4 single rooms, 1 twin room and one 3 bedded room
• All bedrooms have ensuite facilities.
• The 3 bedded room has a walk in hydrotherapy bath.

Key members of the team
The Team consists of medical and nursing staff, physiotherapy, social worker, complementary Therapist.

Referral Procedure
How patients are referred to the In Patient Unit Referrals to the In Patient Unit are made by any Health Care professional caring for a patient. Please contact your district nurse or GP if you feel we can be of any help.

Admission Informaton
Willowbrook Hospice offers short term in patient facilities only. Patients are admitted for a variety of reasons including management of pain and other distressing symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, psychological support and terminal care.

Discharge Information
As the Hospice only offers short term in patient facilities, we start planning discharges at an early stage Ensuring a smooth discharge to home or nursing home takes planning. It is therefore necessary to begin discharge planning at an early stage in the patient’s admission. Following discharge patients may be referred to our Day Therapy Unit or Out Patient clinic. Hospice staff will also liaise closely with GP’s, Macmillan Nurses and District Nurses to ensure patients and carers are well supported at home.

Visitors Information
Some helpful information for visitors
Care and support for a patients loved ones is of the utmost importance to us at Willowbrook Hospice

• There are no restrictions on visiting times.
• Children are welcome to visit but must be supervised at all times.
• Snacks are available for purchase. A hot meal may be purchased at lunchtime.
• There are facilities for a loved one to stay overnight at the hospice if it is necessary
• Willowbrook Hospice operates a strict no smoking policy for visitors.
• It may be possible for pets to visit by prior arrangement with the nursing staff.