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Welcome To Hospice Southland
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Our team of health professionals specialise in the provision of palliative care services.
These are provided to the patient and their family, ideally in the setting of their choice.
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What is Hospice and Palliative Care?
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Hospice philosophy affirms life and exists to provide support for
patients and families living with terminal illness.
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Palliative care focuses on quality of life and holistic care,
meaning we offer total care for patient and family, including
physical, emotional and spiritual. |
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Our Services
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Community Palliative Care Team:
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- Supporting patients and families in the community
- Maintaining a close working relationship with other health
professionals involved with patient care
- Outpatient Service
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Day Hospice:
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- An activity-based programme, in a safe and relaxed environment that provides socialisation
and support for patients and families
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Inpatient Unit:
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- 6 Bed Short Stay Facility
- Patients admitted to have symptoms managed and then return
home
- Respite care for patients, family and for caregivers
- End of life care for those who do not wish to die at home
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Family Support Team:
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- Supporting patient and family through illness and the
bereavement period to the level each individual requires
- Volunteer Biographers provide support to the Family Support Team
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Volunteer Team:
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- Provide support to the housekeeping functions in the
Hospice, includes meal preparation, cleaning, baking, gardening,
maintenance and flower arranging
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Administration Team:
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- Providing front of the house support in Reception
- Volunteers provide support to the Administration Team
- Monday to Friday 8:30am until 5:00pm
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