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Palliative care

Palliative care is an approach that strives to improve the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with life-limiting illness, through the prevention, assessment and treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and spiritual problems.

Services provided

Advice on symptoms, for example, pain, nausea, vomiting and breathlessness
Emotional support for patients and an opportunity to discuss concerns or questions about illness and treatment
Support for family and carers
Information and advice on all aspects of care and treatment
Liaison with other teams involved
Advice on services available within the hospital and on discharge
Financial advice about some benefits or grants, or referral to the appropriate person.

Download a copy of our end-of-life strategy to find out more about our plans for supporting end-of-life and palliative care.