Caring for my loved one at Cottage Hospice

If you and your loved ones want to be more involved in the care, we can help empower you to deliver that care. At Cottage Hospice, you’ll be supported by trained workforce which includes nurses, volunteers and nursing assistants – they’re on hand if you have any questions or need any help. If you feel you can’t or decide you don’t want to, that’s ok, there’s no pressure or expectation from us.

Care in the final weeks of life can be a completely new experience, but this doesn’t have to be daunting; it can be fulfilling and comforting for both yourself and the patient and advice and  assistance is on offer all the time to best support you. Typically, family caregivers might ask for help with moving their loved one, managing symptoms and some personal care, though help is available for anything when needed.

To find out more about Cottage Hospice phone 01435 512500 or complete this form

Members of the workforce are available all hours of the day and night to support family caregivers and patients at Cottage Hospice. You can also talk to our Counselling and Support Service.

You’ll be able to talk to someone at Cottage Hospice to find out more. It’s important to care for yourself, the family caregivers, both physically and mentally/emotionally and sometimes the way to do this is by taking a break and talking to someone about how you’re coping. Just ask the staff on duty to help you access this.