Care teams

Our specialist teams care for people on our inpatient unit, in their own homes and in the community, and support the people close to them.

At the hospice, Wroughton

Inpatient Unit

Round-the-clock specialist care for people whose symptoms are complex or difficult to manage, in a calm and homely setting.

  • 24-hour nursing and medical care
  • Symptom and pain management
  • Support for families to stay with their loved one

Referrals and contact 01793 813355

In your home

Hospice at Home

Nurses and healthcare assistants who care for people in their own homes, so they can stay where they feel most comfortable.

  • Personal and nursing care at home
  • Overnight support for carers
  • Rapid response in the last days of life

Referrals and contact 01793 813355

In the community

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Specialist nurses who work alongside GPs and district nurses to advise on symptoms, medication and planning ahead.

  • Home and clinic visits
  • Advance care planning
  • Advice for healthcare professionals

Referrals and contact 01793 813355

At the hospice, Wroughton

Wellbeing Centre

Therapies, groups and clinics that help people manage their condition and live as well as they can.

  • Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
  • Complementary therapies
  • Breathlessness and fatigue groups

Referrals and contact 01793 813355

For families and carers

Family Support and Bereavement

Emotional and practical support for patients, families and carers, before and after a death.

  • Counselling for adults and children
  • Bereavement groups
  • Spiritual care for all faiths and none

Referrals and contact 01793 813355

Across all services

Medical Team

Consultants and doctors in palliative medicine who lead care across the hospice and in the community.

  • Specialist medical assessment
  • Out-of-hours advice line
  • Training for local clinicians

Referrals and contact 01793 813355