About St luke's hospice (basildon & thurrock)
St Luke's Hospice (Basildon & Thurrock) is a local charity that provides compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. The hospice promotes dignity in dying and empowers people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed. St Luke's Hospice has been providing care for over 30 years and has become an integral part of the community.
The hospice offers a range of services including specialist palliative care, symptom control, emotional support, spiritual care and complementary therapies. The team at St Luke's Hospice consists of highly skilled professionals who work together to provide holistic care tailored to each individual's needs.
St Luke's Hospice is committed to providing high-quality care that is accessible to everyone who needs it. The hospice relies heavily on donations from the local community and fundraising events throughout the year. This support enables St Luke's Hospice to continue providing vital services free of charge.
The hospice also offers support for families and carers through counselling services, bereavement support groups and practical advice on issues such as benefits entitlements and legal matters.
St Luke's Hospice recognises that every person is unique with their own individual needs, wishes and beliefs. Therefore, they offer personalised end-of-life care plans which take into account each person’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
The hospices’ dedicated team works closely with other healthcare professionals such as GPs, district nurses or hospital teams ensuring continuity of patient-centred care across all settings.
St Luke’s Hospices’ commitment towards excellence in end-of-life-care has been recognised by various awards including Investors in People Gold Standard Award for its commitment towards staff development; Quality Hallmark Award by Help the Hospices; Beacon Status awarded by Macmillan Cancer Support; NHS End-of-Life Care Programme Beacon Site status awarded by Department of Health among others
In conclusion, St Luke’s Hospices (Basildon & Thurrock) is a local charity that provides compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. The hospice promotes dignity in dying and empowers people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed. The hospice offers a range of services including specialist palliative care, symptom control, emotional support, spiritual care and complementary therapies. St Luke's Hospice is committed to providing high-quality care that is accessible to everyone who needs it. The hospices’ dedicated team works closely with other healthcare professionals ensuring continuity of patient-centred care across all settings.