Who we are and what we offer

St. Barnabas House is a local independent charitable hospice, first opened in 1973 by a local GP Dr. Francis Gusterson.

Our service includes:

• A 18 bed inpatient ward
  
• Day Hospice
  
• Community Team
  
• Family Services Team
  
• Education Department
  

The hospice team consists of nurses, doctors, social workers, counsellors, chaplain, physiotherapists, complementary therapists, artist-in-residence and volunteers.

Hospice staff will discuss your treatment and care with you, giving you opportunities to express your wishes and address your concerns. We appreciate that this is a difficult time for you and your family and that some things may be difficult to talk about. We aim to be sensitive and supportive in our conversations with you respecting your individual beliefs, lifestyle and culture.

Patients may be referred to the service for:

• Management of physical symptoms
  
• Emotional support, which may include counselling
  
• Day Hospice
  
• Admission to the ward for symptom management, respite care, or care in the last days of life