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Patients & Visitors

Care of the Dying

When the patient is dying

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Available help and Support Staying at the Bedside Car Parking Useful Links

Available Help and Support

The diagnosis of a terminal illness can be as difficult to deal with both for the patient and for their loved ones. It can be a terrible shock, whether it comes after a long illness, or suddenly and unexpectedly. Our staff will do their best to provide the necessary information and support that you need.

Care at the End of Life leaflet

Please feel that you can approach our staff at any time.

This ICUsteps information sheet is for the family, a partner or friends of someone in an Intensive Care Unit. It explains what happens when someone might be at the end of life in an ICU, what to expect and what support is available.

ICUsteps - Information on end of life care in ICU for the family

ICUsteps - Flyer


Ward nurses and Doctors
Hospital chaplains
Palliative Care Team/
Macmillan Nurses
Monday – Sunday 8:30am – 4:30pm For out of hours and weekends please contact:
Patient Support and
Complaints Team
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am – 3pm;
Wednesday 10am – 12 noon
Alternatively:

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Car Parking

The Hospital understands that relatives and friends of patients who are dying (end of life criteria applies) may need or wish to visit for long periods of time or overnight. In this circumstance concessionary parking may be available to eligible relatives. However this is limited to one vehicle only. Registering of the vehicle will be required for eligible relatives.

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Useful Links

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