Prospect Nurse SpecialistsThere are 10 Nurse Specialists employed by Prospect Hospice. They work with patients and families in their own homes and in Care Homes. What do the Nurse Specialists do?Advising and supporting patients and their familiesWhen a patient is referred to Prospect Hospice, a Prospect Nurse Specialist will telephone to make an appointment to visit them at home. Together, the nurse, the patient and, if they wish, the people closest to them, will agree a plan of care and arrange future visits. The nurse can help patients and families with:
Working with other healthcare professionalsOur Prospect Nurse Specialists work very closely with the patient's Primary Healthcare Team. They will speak to their patient's GP, District Nurse and Hospital Team on a regular basis, to ensure that the patient receives consistent and co-ordinated care. The Prospect Nurse Specialists' knowledge and experience make them a valuable resource for local healthcare professionals needing palliative care advice. How to contact the Nurse SpecialistsPatients are normally referred by:
The nurses work from Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. They are usually available in the office between 9am and 10.30am each morning and between 4pm and 5pm each afternoon. They can be contacted on 01793 813355. Urgent messages will be forwarded to them throughout the day. |
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