End of Life Care

We aim to treat people with dignity and respect and, where possible, in their preferred place of care, and to ensure they receive high standards of care at the end of their life.

Who is it for?

'End of Life' care is for anyone with an advanced progressive illness, for example people living with cancer or cardiovascular disease, neurological conditions and many more.

This care includes the management of pain and other symptoms at the end of life as well as psychological, social and spiritual support to help achieve the best quality end of life care for patients and their families.

How much does it cost?

In the last few days of life the NHS takes over all care provision but there will still be a cost for any social care services provided.

Who provides it?

Who provides the care depends upon the support required, this can be provided by a variety of different professionals including GPs, nurses, support workers, social workers and therapists. A team of nurses can also provide nursing care in the person's home. This gives carers a valuable break from their caring responsibilities.  

The following support is available:

• Management of  pain or symptoms
• Help to adjust to living with a palliative illness
• Information to help make decisions about care and treatment
• Advice on benefits and financial assistance
• Help dealing with spiritual questions.

There is also a Specialist Palliative Care Team made up of a consultant, Macmillan nurses, Dietician, Social Worker, Pharmacist and admin staff who have all had additional training to become specialists in palliative care.

Hospice Care is provided at St Ann's Hospice, St Ann's Road North, Heald Green, Cheadle SK8 3SZ. Phone: 0161 437 8136.

Visit the St. Ann's Hospice website

How to get in touch

The starting point should be your own GP who will be able to access all the services available.

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