What is palliative care?
If you are facing the problems associated with having a life limiting illness, palliative care can help to improve your quality of life, and that of your carers, through the identification and management of symptoms. Read*more*-->
Referral process
Referrals to St Barnabas House are accepted from either your GP, Hospital Consultant or Specialist Nurse with the agreement of the GP. Read*more*-->
In-patient unit
The ward team aim to offer a friendly, warm and calm environment. We have a large team of nurses, many of whom are very experienced and have specialist knowledge of palliative care. Read*more*-->
The Day Hospice
The Day Hospice provides care for up to 14 patients a day, Tuesday to Friday, and is an integral part of the hospice. Read*more*-->
Community care
Our Community Palliative Care Team consists of specialist nurses who work with your GP, District Nurses and other colleagues to support and advise you whilst you are at home. Read*more*-->
Family Services
Living with a life threatening illness can have an impact on many aspects of your life, whether you are the person with the illness, a family member or a close friend. Read*more*-->
Chaplaincy
Having to cope with a serious illness can often lead you to consider deep and searching questions. The meaning of life may be an issue, or you might find that your core beliefs about life are being challenged. Read*more*-->
Therapists
We have a team of qualified and experienced complementary therapists offering a choice of therapies. Read*more*-->
Artist-in-residence
Everyone has a story to tell from everyday incidents to life changing moments and our artist-in-residence can help you tell your story. Read*more*-->
Education
The Education Department is an important part of the hospice, which provides education for lots of different people who may be involved in your care either here at the hospice, in hospital, within the community or perhaps within your own home. Read*more*-->
Ensuring quality
St Barnabas House is required to maintain and develop standards set as a result of government legislation. Read*more*-->
Patient information leaflets
We try to provide as much information as possible for our patients and their families. Here you will find a number of our Patient information leaflets which you can either download or pick up in the hospice. We hope you find them useful. Read*more*-->