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”.
