Palliative Care Services
Palliative Care Services helps all those with advanced, progressive, life-limiting conditions.
It includes the care and support provided by professionals, as well as that provided by friends, family and other members of the community.
It identifies the supportive and palliative care needs of both patient and family throughout the last phase of life, making the individual as comfortable as possible by managing symptoms through a holistic approach.
It is about delivering person centred care and continues by supporting loved ones during bereavement.
As someone receiving care or supporting a loved one, knowing what to expect from the professionals around you can reduce anxiety and improve your experience.
Most people will support a loved one through end of life care.
Second to none. I have the upmost respect and gratitude for all the ladies at The Rosemary Foundation. These ladies work from the heart and their care, compassion, empathy, support and communication (all things that I highly value) is priceless. Thank you so much.
Family, Alresford
East Hampshire Palliative Care Services
Frequently Asked Questions about The Rosemary Foundation Palliative Care Services in East Hampshire
The Rosemary Foundation is a Hospice at Home care provider. All our care is provided free in the patients home or normal place of residence.
A nursing team will be established and setup during the initial stages of your friend or relatives care. Once established you can expect a number of volunteers, healthcare support workers and nurses to visit during the period of care.
We are a team of 20 nurses and very experienced health care support workers. To find out more information about our team visit our care team.
We offer 1:1 bereavement counselling for relatives and families of the patient. This is available for up to a year after the death of a loved one. For more information about our bereavement service visit Bereavement Counselling
During the course of the care provided to your relative the patient will receive hands on personal care, available 24/7 to manage problems that may arise. Provide physiological support to the patient and their families. We can also provide respite sits and night sits for patients.
If you believe that a friend or relative is in need of end of life palliative care it is best to get the approval of a local GP in Petersfield in the first instance. For a list of local GP’s in East Hampshire
The average percentage of people dying at home in their preferred place of care in the UK is around 52%.
The Nuffield Trust Feb 2021
