OUR SERVICES |
HOME CARE | HOLISTIC APPROACH | ONGOING SUPPORT | CLINICAL INFO |
Karuna Hospice Service offers compassionate service at home for both adults and children who are facing a life-threatening illness. The following is a list of various different forms of support Karuna are able to provide its patients. |
PALLIATIVE CARE AT HOME | |
- Home nursing visits on call as needed, 24 hours, 7 days a week. |
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- Specialist palliative care nursing and medical care. |
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- Management of pain and symptoms in consultation with the family GP. |
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- Free loan of equipment. |
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A HOLISTIC APPROACH | |
- Companionship, visits and respite by trained volunteers. | |
- Relaxation, meditation, massage and advice on complementary therapies. | |
- Information and choice about your options for care. | |
ONGOING SUPPORT | |
- Individual and family counselling. | |
- Bereavement support. | |
- Spiritual care. | |
- Assistance with funeral arrangements. |
CLINICAL
INFO
Below you will find articles and documents of specific interest to medical professionals, care volunteers, and those wishing to establish their own local hospice service. |
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