St Gemma’s Hospice is here for the whole family to provide on-going support, delivered through our various teams across the Hospice.
Here to care for the whole family
Family support team
Our family support team, made up of registered social workers, counsellors and volunteers, will work with you offering practical and emotional support. We can support you face-to-face, either in the Hospice or in your own home, or speak to you by telephone.
Other services we offer
Bereavement support
We provide bereavement support and bereavement counselling; this service is available to all families, friends and carers of patients.
Young People’s Service
We help children and young people cope with their feelings and worries when someone in their family is seriously ill or has died.
Carers’ Café
Our Carers’ Café may be beneficial to anyone looking for a safe space to meet others in a similar situation.
Spiritual Care
Whether you follow a particular faith or not, our Spiritual Care Team are available to meet with, to be with, to listen or to talk things through with patients and their families.
The Hospice didn’t just care for my mum; you cared for the whole family and we will always be grateful to your kindness and support at a very difficult time. It is very reassuring to know that your team are there for us, if and when we need some ‘moral support’ in the future.
Daughter of a patient
Resources
What to do when some dies
A practical and emotional guide, which has all of the information you need in one place, from registering a death and arranging a funeral to accessing grief support.
Referral information
Information on how your GP or other healthcare professionals can refer you to our services.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is natural that you may not know what to expect from hospice care and that you may have many questions. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions where we have tried to answer as many queries as we can.
