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We want to extend the "hands-on" nursing care that we can offer our patients in their homes so that patients truly do have a choice about where they receive their care - and, if they want to die at home, that we make that possible for them and their families.
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Situation
Patients in West Surrey and North East Hampshire do not have access to a "hands on" specialist nursing service in their home. We know that 2/3 of people would like to be looked after, and die, at home - but that this is not currently possible due to a lack of suitably qualified nurses to provide the specialist support
Solution
We want to, ultimately, provide a team of qualified nurses to be able to offer 24/7 care when and where people want it - including in their own home. We have run a pilot that has demonstrated not only significantly improved patient and family satisfaction, but also has the support of GPs, District Nurses etc. We know that this Hospice at Home service will also prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and reduced carer fatigue