We have beds at Brentry and Knowle to provide more intensive symptom control and support to patients currently receiving care from the Hospice Community Team or Day Hospices. Occasionally patients may be transferred from hospitals or be admitted as a first contact following an urgent request from GP or Hospital Palliative Care Team.

An admissions meeting is held each weekday morning at which patients who are likely to need an admission are identified by the Community Nurse Specialists, Doctors or Day Hospice Nurses. The possible reasons for admission are identified and priority is then given to the most needy patients.

The Hospice Team will always liaise with the patient’s Primary Health Care Team in arranging admission, including transport if required. Patients are offered short term admissions and are cared for by a multi-disciplinary team led by a Consultant in Palliative Medicine.
 
Two of the 22 beds are available for planned respite care throughout the year.

There is a telephone point in each patient room enabling patients to receive or make telephone calls.

On admission you will be seen by one of the doctors and a nurse who will plan your treatment and care with you.

Visiting times are normally between 11.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m. We try and meet any special or different visiting requests.