When you think of medical care, you might picture doctors, nurses, and medication, but there’s another layer to the care provided at Hospice Malta that often goes unnoticed and yet makes a world of difference: Complementary Therapy. Complementary Therapy is exactly what it sounds like: therapies that work alongside conventional medicine, not instead of it. The goal isn’t to replace treatment...
Hospice Malta is proud to unveil Vertical Gardens at St Michael Hospice, set up in the patient’s area at the Day Therapy Unit and at the Inpatient Unit. This project is made possible through the support of the Planning Authority’s Development Planning Fund. This vibrant green installation not only enhances the aesthetic environment but also contributes to a sense of peace...
Physiotherapist Alban Cuka and Staff Nurse Ruth Garrity from Hospice Malta have recently completed a job shadowing programme at Galway Hospice in Ireland. The visit, supported by the Erasmus+ fund, is part of Hospice Malta’s ongoing strategy to develop professional skills and augment learning through international collaboration. During their placement at Galway Hospice, Alban and Ruth observed the multidisciplinary team in...
Claire’s Journey with Hospice Malta Bereavement Support When Claire* lost her dad, everything changed. The quiet routines they once shared, such as coffee in the morning and phone calls in the evening, suddenly vanished, leaving behind a strange, aching silence. Her dad, John, had been her rock. Steady, kind, with a calm way of making everything feel okay, even when it...
Hospice Malta ilu ħafna snin joffri sapport lill-persuni u lill-familji tagħhom meta jkunu għaddejjin minn żmien diffiċli minħabba xi mard serju. Wieħed mis-servizzi prinċipali tiegħu hu d-Day Therapy Unit (DTU), li joffri firxa ta’ servizzi maħsuba biex itejjeb il-kwalità tal-ħajja tal-pazjenti. Ambjent rilassanti u sigur Id-DTU huwa post fejn il-pazjenti jingħataw kura fiżika, emozzjonali u soċjali f’ambjent kalm u komdu. Huwa wkoll...
Providing a blend of physical, emotional and social care in an informal, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Hospice Malta has long been a beacon of support for patients and families navigating the challenging journey of life-limiting illnesses. At the heart of its services lies the Day Therapy Unit (DTU), a proactive and therapeutic initiative aimed at optimising patients’ overall quality of life. This...
Following Government’s launch of the public consultation in relation to Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia, Hospice Malta has viewed the published document and is hereby stating its position. Hospice Malta acknowledges that this topic is a sensitive one and evokes significant emotive reactions on many levels, be it a society, a community or an individual level. Hospice Malta’s mission, firmly rooted in the principles of palliative...
Joe* was referred to Hospice as he was diagnosed with an incurable disease and required palliative care at home. Apart from the disease, Joe was still bereaving his wife who had passed away a year prior to his diagnosis. His daughter, who was trying her best to look after him, was also having her own challenges of severe anxiety as...
Beyond patient support, they also play a crucial role behind the scenes. With the inauguration of St Michael Hospice in Santa Venera, Hospice Malta is expanding its services, bringing community and day-therapy services under one roof. The growing demand for palliative care means the need for volunteers is greater than ever. Volunteers serve as an extension of the staff and professionals at...
