Palliative care is the care of patients whose disease is advancing and not curable. The aim is to achieve the best possible quality of life by managing the effects of the disease.
Doncaster Community Specialist Palliative Care team
The Doncaster community specialist palliative care nurses support patients and families living with life-limiting illnesses by providing expert care, symptom management, and home support. We collaborate closely with your GP, district nurse, and other healthcare professionals.
Referrals, made with your consent by your healthcare professional, should be considered when:
- your GP or district nurse has tried to manage your symptoms and feels you would benefit from specialist support
- you have been discharged from the hospital or hospice with complex symptoms previously managed by the specialist palliative care team
- general healthcare staff, like those in outpatient clinics, have attempted to manage your symptoms but feel a referral to the Specialist Palliative Care team is needed
We provide additional palliative care support to help patients and families remain in their preferred place of care. Our team, including experienced healthcare assistants, is here to support patients and their loved ones during this challenging time.
What kind of support we offer
Your GP and district nurse typically manage your care, but may involve the Doncaster Community Specialist Palliative Care team when needed.
During your first home visit, a specialist nurse will assess you and your family or carers to determine the best support plan.
If your symptoms improve and are well managed, we may agree to discharge you from our services for a while. Before this happens, we’ll discuss it with you and ensure you have support from other teams, like your GP or district nurse.
If your needs change, a quick referral from your healthcare team can bring you back to us.
Are we the same as Macmillan nurses?
In Doncaster, our community specialist palliative care nurses provide the same care as Macmillan nurses in other areas, but are called nurse specialists in palliative care and funded by the NHS.
Contact St John’s community palliative care
Page last reviewed: November 27, 2024
Next review due: November 27, 2025
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