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.
Contact the team
Dr Mary McGregor, consultant in palliative medicine
Dr Sarah Mollart, consultant in palliative medicine
Palliative care specialist nurse team
Telephone: 01284 713776
Patient information