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SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CARE AT THE PATIENTS’ HOME
€2.00 / month
Home care is one of Hospice’s main services. Each patient is allocated a key nurse who oversees their care and is responsible for liaising with the Care Team members and other relevant agencies. Patient/family benefits from this service:
- Patients and families receive professional advice/home sessions from nurses, doctors, social workers, physiotherapists, psychologist, complementary therapist, chaplain as well as care assistance which is tailor made for each patient’s individual needs.
- An assessment for pain and symptom control, and for the person’s psychological, social and spiritual needs.
- An individualised care plan which is reviewed and amended by the professionals on a regular basis, according to the patient’s ongoing needs.
- Ongoing liaison with the patient’s family/relatives.
A donation of €400 would support 1 family
SUPPORT THE CARE ASSISTANT SERVICES
€2.00 / month
Care Assistants support patients in their own home. The aim is to reduce the care giver’s burden and empower the families to care for the patient at home as long as possible. Throughout the year, more than 9000 hours of care are delivered.
A donation of €380 would support 1 family with this service
SUPPORT THE DAY THERAPY AND HYDRO THERAPY SERVICES
€2.00 / month
This service is run by the Day Therapy Unit staff with the help of volunteers. Patients have access to various therapeutic sessions including physiotherapy, complimentary therapy, hydro therapy, spiritual and emotional support. Social activities are organised on a regular basis including outings, preparing and sharing meals, amongst others, thus preventing social isolation as well providing respite support for relatives/family members.
Throughout the year, around 110 families benefit from this service.
A donation of €1300 would support one family
LOAN OF EQUIPMENT
€2.00 / month
Hospice owns an inventory of equipment that is offered on loan to patients. These include fully motorised beds, lifting equipment, wheelchairs and mobility equipment, respiratory and toileting equipment, amongst others. These are loaned free of charge to patients following a detailed assessment of their needs. This greatly improves the independence of patients and saves them the cost of purchasing the equipment.
A donation of €1400 would support 10 patients
SUPPORT THE AFTER HOURS ON-CALL SERVICE
€2.00 / month
Ensuring continuity of care, Hospice has introduced an after-hours on-call service to patients 7 days a week (weekdays till 10:30pm and Weekends/Public Holidays from 8am till 10:30pm). Patients and relatives receive nursing and practical advice, information and support. Throughout the year, Hospice receives close to 400 calls for this service and requires approximately €11,000 per annum to cover the costs.
A donation of €270 will support 10 calls
