Services we provide

Patients may be referred to St Barnabas House for:

• Day Hospice support

• Out-Patient support

• Symptom management

• Respite, end of life and palliative care

• Emotional support or counselling for themselves or their loved ones

Information for Patients

Click on the following pages aim to find out more information about the services we provide at St Barnabas House.

Palliative Care

What is palliative care, how do we provide this and how can it help?

Referral Process

Find out who can be referred, why and what happens after a referral.

In-Patient Unit

Find out about the facilities in our In-Patient Unit.

The Day Hospice

Find out about the care services, activities and social events provided in The Day Hospice.

Hospice at Home

Our Hospice at Home can support people who wish to remain in their own home at the end of their life.

Community Team

Our Community Team offer advice, emotional support and help with future planning.

Disease Specific Care Services

We have four dedicated Nurse Specialists who support patients with End Stage Renal Failure, End Stage Liver Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Dementia.

Family Services

Social workers and counsellors who can provide emotional support to patients, families and carers.

Artist-in-Residence

Our resident artist can help you express yourself through creative arts during this difficult time.

Physiotherapy

Our team of physiotherapists help patients overcome their limitations to improve their quality of life.

Complementary Therapists

We offer a range of therapies aimed at relieving stress and tension and to aid relaxation.

echo end of life care hub

St Barnabas House is supporting echo, a 24 hour a day, seven day a week telephone support service for patients who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.

Access to Advice

Find out about how you can contact a care specialist for advice.

Adults at Risk

How to raise a concern about an adult at risk of abuse.

Ensuring Quality

St Barnabas House is regulated by the CQC to ensure the highest quality care standards are maintained.

Community Companions

Find out about the support offered by our volunteer Community Companions.

Patient Information Leaflets

A number of useful leaflets for patients and families.

Caldicott Guardian

Andy Burt, Director of Adult Nursing, is the Caldicott Guardian for St Barnabas House. He is responsible for ensuring all Caldicott principles of data and information sharing are adhered to in order to protect the confidentiality of patients and their families.  If you require more information regarding this please contact ukcgcsecretariat@nhs.net