Support for patients and families

Practical Support: Guest beds

We have guest beds that can be put next to the patient’s bed if they need someone to stay with them or if they are in the last days of life. They give relatives a chance to spend those precious last days or hours next to their loved one.

Contact Logistics 82221 or bleep 417 to request a guest bed Pets

As a general rule animals will not be allowed in clinical areas within the Trust; with the exception of trained and assessed therapy dogs and assistant dogs. In specialised circumstances (the dying patient) a pet may be permitted to visit if it is beneficial to the emotional and physical needs of the patient. This must be discussed with the Infection Control team and patient safety issues of the individual and other patients within the area fully considered prior to permitting the visit.

If the patient/family would like a visit from Jasper (therapy dog) contact the chaplaincy team.

Parking vouchers

Parking vouchers are available to allow family members to park free of charge. These are available on OLI – Clinical Information – Palliative/End of Life.

Anne Robson Trust

The Anne Robson Trust helpline volunteers are here to listen and support you, if you or a loved one are facing the end of life at home, in a hospital, care home or hospice. Support line: 0808 801 0688 10