Overview
Palliative care
Palliative care can help you cope with the consequences of serious illnesses, such as cancer, and long-term health conditions.
We understand that emotional, spiritual, family and financial worries can be just as important as physical problems. We'll support with these aspects of care as well, aiming to give you the best quality of life.
Our team gives information and support for:
- controlling symptoms
- planning care and treatment in advance
- financial, emotional, social and spiritual support
- supporting family members and those close to you
- access to other services that could help you, such as complementary therapies, psychological support and additional support at home
We're able to see people in hospital, in their own home, and in our outpatient clinics.
Our team includes:
- specialist nurses
- pharmacists
- social workers
- administrative staff
To support our patients and those important to them, we work closely with:
- GPs
- hospital doctors
- community nurses
- other local hospitals and hospices
Health information and support
Our treatment planning information helps you think about what happens when treatment is not successful and to have conversations about end of life care.
It includes short videos, developed with our staff and patients, about:
Our consultants
Dominique Wakefield
Samantha Jayasekera-Heffer
Helen Thurkettle, nurse consultant
Vandana Vora
Steven Wanklyn, pharmacist consultant
Rob George
Research and clinical trials
Research is vital to improving the care that you receive when you're unwell. You can help improve healthcare by taking part in research studies at our Trust. During your appointment, ask your health professional about research. They'll be happy to tell you about research studies you could be eligible to join.
We'll also tell you about any research studies you may be able to take part in.
