About Dorothy house hospice care
Dorothy House Hospice Care: Providing Compassionate Care and Support to Patients, Carers, and Families
Dorothy House Hospice Care is a non-profit organization that provides compassionate care and support to patients, carers, and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Founded in 1976 by a group of volunteers who recognized the need for hospice care in their community, Dorothy House has since grown into one of the leading providers of palliative care services in the UK.
At Dorothy House, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality end-of-life care that is tailored to their individual needs. That's why we offer a range of services, therapies, and treatments designed to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals includes doctors, nurses, therapists, social workers, chaplains and volunteers who work together to provide holistic care that addresses not just physical symptoms but also emotional and spiritual needs.
Our services are available free of charge to anyone living with a life-limiting illness within our catchment area which covers Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES), Wiltshire & Somerset. We also provide support for carers who may be struggling with the demands of caring for someone with a serious illness. Our aim is always to help people live as well as possible until they die.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of each patient:
1) Inpatient Unit: Our 20-bedded Inpatient Unit provides specialist palliative care for those whose symptoms cannot be managed at home or require more intensive input from our team.
2) Day Patient Services: We run day centres across B&NES,Wiltshire & Somerset where patients can come along once or twice per week depending on need; this service offers medical attention alongside social activities such as art therapy or music sessions.
3) Community Team: Our community team consists of specialist nurses, doctors, and therapists who provide care and support to patients in their own homes.
4) Hospice at Home: Our Hospice at Home service provides 24-hour care for patients who wish to remain in their own home during the final stages of their illness.
5) Family Support: We offer a range of services designed to support families and carers including counselling, bereavement support, complementary therapies and practical advice on issues such as benefits or legal matters.
6) Spiritual Care: Our chaplaincy team is available to provide spiritual care for those who request it. They are trained to work with people of all faiths or none.
Our Approach
At Dorothy House Hospice Care, we believe that every patient is unique and deserves individualized care that takes into account their physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. We work closely with patients and their families to develop a personalized care plan that reflects their wishes and preferences. This approach ensures that our patients receive the best possible quality of life during what can be a difficult time for them.
We also recognize the importance of supporting carers who may be struggling with the demands of caring for someone with a serious illness. That's why we offer a range of services designed specifically for carers including counselling sessions, respite breaks or practical advice on issues such as benefits or legal matters.
Our Team
At Dorothy House Hospice Care we have an experienced team consisting of doctors,nurses,social workers,chaplains & volunteers; all working together towards providing compassionate end-of-life care. Our staff are highly trained professionals who are passionate about providing high-quality palliative care services. They bring expertise from different fields which enables us to deliver holistic patient-centered care tailored towards meeting individual needs.
Conclusion
Dorothy House Hospice Care is committed to providing compassionate end-of-life care that meets the unique needs of each patient while also supporting carers through what can be an emotionally challenging time. Our team of experienced healthcare professionals is dedicated to providing high-quality palliative care services that are tailored towards meeting individual needs. We believe that everyone deserves access to the best possible quality of life during what can be a difficult time for them, and we are committed to making this a reality for our patients and their families.