Palliative Care Team
Welcome to Specialist Palliative Care Services
Palliative Care is available to patients whose disease or illness is no longer responsive to curative treatment. This may include those affected by cancer or a non-cancer illness, for example end stage lung disease, heart disease, motor neurone disease, and multiple sclerosis.
The hospital palliative care team based at the University Hospitals of Wales and Llandough, covering satellite hospitals Barry, St. David’s, Cardiff Royal Infirmary and Rookwood provide a service to patients and their families. Through an integrated, multi-professional service we aim to respond effectively, offering specialist advice and support within the hospital. Through collaborative working we will support, educate, encourage and empower other staff members to provide effective care.
The team provides links with the Community Palliative Care teams and local hospices, ensuring seamless care and support between the hospital and the community.
What we provide
- Symptom Management
- Support and counselling for patients and their families
- Information
- Liaison between the multidisciplinary team to help discharge home or transfer to specialist units
- Educational support
Locations
| Palliative Care Team University Hospital of Wales Concourse Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Tel no: 029 2074 3377 Fax no: 029 2074 3723 |
Palliative Care Team Child Health Corridor University Hospital Llandough Penlan Road, Penarth CF64 2XX Tel no: 029 2182 5196 Fax no: 029 2182 5691 |
Community Specialist Palliative Care
Community Specialist Palliative Care is provided locally by two different providers who deliver similar services to patients and their families in their own homes - in Care Homes or in a Specialist Palliative Care centre, such as the Marie Curie Hospice.
The Hospital Palliative Care team will facilitate referral to one of these organisations (below) when patients are due for discharge from hospital. This will be carried out in consultation with the patient's GP and District Nurse.
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Marie Curie Hospice |
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City Hospice Whitchurch Hospital Grounds |