Hospice Care at Home

The Mercy Hospice community team visit patients, their families, and carers, in their homes.

The team includes:

• a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and experienced registered nurses
• a physiotherapist,
• a lymphoedema therapist
• the Family Support Team including social workers, counsellors, cultural support workers and a spiritual
• Support from Mercy Hospice Palliative Medicine Specialists, (senior doctors)
• Trained volunteers also assist with practical support.

The community team provides a high standard of care for you and your family to help you adjust to the changes in your lifestyle caused by your illness.

The Community Team Service include:

• Home visits and support for patients living at home or in residential care
• Thorough assessments and development of a plan of care
• 24-hour phone access for advice
• Liaison with general practitioners and other health professionals involved in the patient’s care
• Advice and support for carers

If you would like further information on how we can help, please contact us on (09) 376 7564