What is Hospice at Home?
Caring for someone at home is a full time
job with very little time off. It can be particularly difficult if the person has a life-limiting illness as this places an
ever-increasing physical and emotional strain on families and carers.
Without help and support carers become exhausted
and feel they can no longer cope. Admission to hospital, or hospice, is unavoidable in some cases, but Hospice at Home has
been developed especially for those who wish the care to continue at home wherever possible.
We have a team of qualified nurses and experienced
health care assistants who are available to give you a much-needed break when YOU want it.
The amount and type of support provided
will depend on your individual needs.
It may be just a few hours to allow you
time to have your hair done, go shopping, or visit friends, or it may be overnight to give you the chance for the main carer
to have a good night’s sleep. The amount of help provided can be adjusted as your needs change.
Is Hospice at Home available to me?
Yes, if you are looking after someone with
a life limiting-illness who is unable to care for themselves, and you live within Southern Derbyshire or the Nottingham borders.
How do I get help?
You should speak to your doctor, district
nurse or Macmillan nurse. Alternatively, you may contact Treetops Hospice and we will contact the relevant professionals.
How do I know who will be sent to help?
Once it has been agreed what help you need,
the Hospice at Home co-ordinator will telephone you on a weekly basis to inform you of the arrangements and who will be providing
care. On the day of the planned visit the nurse will telephone you to confirm arrangements and introduce themselves.
What do I do if I need more help or need to
change the arrangements?
Just contact Treetops coordinator and we
will be pleased to discuss this with you.
How much does it cost?
Treetops is a registered charity and there
is no charge to patients, or their families, for any of its services
Remember, we are here to help you. Please don’t wait until you are exhausted before you
contact us. There is nothing wrong in asking for help – we all need it sometimes
Contact information
Treetops Hospice - 0115 949 1264
Dedicated Hotline - 0115 939 5901
After 4:30 pm, at weekends and bank
holidays 07729 891 615
Clinical Services Manager - Kathy Longden
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Barbara Oakley
Quotes:
“You have no idea how a wave of relief
swept over me when I learnt that I was able to get a good nights sleep and that my mother was in good caring hands. You really
do provide a wonderful service.”
“The quality of the last few weeks
of life that my mother enjoyed was due in no small measure to all that you did, always in a respectful, kind and loving manner.”
“for me, being a Hospice at Home Nurse
at Treetops brings many rewards. To be welcomed into someone’s life and home to help to care for a loved one at such
a vulnerable time is such a privilege and I meet some truly wonderful people. It’s a little like being the last piece
in a jigsaw of care which allows people the simple choice of staying at home where they want to be”.
