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Our ten-bed Inpatient Unit provides outstanding care for patients with a life-limiting, progressive illness, who are finding it difficult to get their symptoms under control, as well as for people who are entering their last days of life. We treat each person in our care with dignity and respect and our multidisciplinary team works hard to provide the best possible care, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
To refer a patient to our Inpatient Unit, health professionals can use the referral form below:
What we offer – a guide for patients
We provide individualised care for ten inpatients in a warm, welcoming environment. All patient rooms are single and offer access to the gardens.
On referral to the hospice, you will be assessed by the nursing and medical team who will discuss a treatment and care plan with you and your family. They will involve other members of the multidisciplinary team as required to meet your needs.
Our Facilities
The ten Inpatient Unit bedrooms were refurbished in Spring 2019 to enable the hospice to provide the highest standard of patient care in a calm and comfortable environment.
The facilities include:
- En-suite toilets and washing facilities
- Individual climate control
- TV, wireless headphones and access to the internet as required
We have a number of other facilities for patients and their families including:
- A quiet room
- Lounge area with kitchenette
- Access to food and drink for relatives and visitors
- Overnight stay room/family room for relatives
Our Team
You will be cared for by a team of highly skilled doctors and nurses, working closely with other members of our multidisciplinary team covering physiotherapy, social work, spiritual care and complementary therapies. We have a weekly multidisciplinary team meeting where we discuss each patient to ensure that we are meeting their individual needs. We all treat the information we have about you in strict confidence within this support team.
How we can help
We can help with all aspects of symptom management, offering physical, psychological, emotional and social support.
The average length of stay in our Inpatient Unit is around 14 days, but this can vary depending on individual needs. We don’t just provide end of life care. Patients can stay with us for periods of specialist care at any point during their palliative illness. During these stays, our palliative care consultants and clinicians can help to bring complex symptoms under control and manage pain, enabling you to return home. Our social worker can help to safely plan your discharge from the hospice to your home in these cases. She will work with you and your family or carer and will involve your GP, district nurses and any other services you may need.
The hospice catering team provide nutritious, freshly made meals to suit you and your appetite during your stay.
Our hospice garden provides a beautiful and restful environment for patients and visiting families.
We can also provide our patients with practical guidance and support on advanced care and financial planning, if required. And, complementary therapies are available to relieve symptoms such as anxiety and fatigue.
Specialist support for both patients and their families is available through our counselling service.
The hospice is unable to provide long-term care or respite care.
Friends and family members are welcome to visit a loved one receiving care on our Inpatient Unit any time, day or night. Head over to our Visitor Information page for more details.
Enquiries about your care should be made through the hospice reception by calling 01226 244 244. Calls will then be transferred to the nurses caring for you. We will only give information to the people you want us to.
Find out more
If you would like more information about inpatient care at Barnsley Hospice, please call 01226 244244 and ask to speak to a member of the nursing team. To refer a patient please use the form below:
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