Our state-of-the-art Inpatient Unit (IPU) is a comfortable and homely environment to receive care in. We have single and twin rooms warmly furnished with stunning views of the gardens as well as ample space for families and friends to stay close to their loved one.
Inpatient Unit
Our Medical & Nursing Team
On the Inpatient Unit, our dedicated team provide end-of-life care and can also assist with complex symptom management. Our medical and nursing staff are experienced in palliative medicine and are supported by a range of other hospice professionals, which provides a seamless service for patients across hospital, community and hospice boundaries. Our staff link very closely with specialist nurses in hospitals and the community, allied health professionals, social workers, spiritual leaders and bereavement support workers. This multi-disciplinary approach allows the palliative care team to address the physical, emotional, spiritual and social concerns that arise with advanced illness.
Our Inpatient Unit facilities
Our Inpatient Unit can accommodate 12 patients. The facility includes eight single and two twin rooms, all of which have en-suite facilities, a smart TV, recliner chair and storage unit along with double doors looking out and accessible to the garden. Each patient room has stunning views of the beautiful landscaped gardens with seating areas and walkways for patients and their families to spend precious time in. The inpatient family lounge features sofas and dining facilities and is available for patients to spend time with their families and friends outside their rooms. Our two relatives’ rooms enable families to stay close to their loved ones and are cosily furnished each with their own en-suite facilities. We also have our Hospice café, Café K, open 9am-2pm Mon – Fri which offers a warm and welcoming space with meals and snacks available for family and friends.
Our patients
Following admission, patients are assessed and individual care plans are developed through discussion with the patient, their relatives and carers. During the course of the patient’s stay at the Hospice this plan of care is regularly assessed and altered in response to the patient’s individual needs.
Patient discharge
Discharge planning meetings are held prior to a patient’s discharge. These meetings are attended by the relevant health care professionals together with the patient and their relatives or carers. This means that an appropriate care package can be put into place prior to the patient’s discharge to home or to an alternative place of care. This ensures the discharge is safe and well supported. Comprehensive channels of communication are in place to ensure a seamless service between hospital, hospice and community.
I didn’t think places like Dr Kershaw’s existed and can’t speak highly enough about the team who cared for Alan and helped to create lasting memories for us.
SUE
Alan's wife
How to be referred?
If you feel that you or a family member is in need of the inpatient service the Hospice provides, you must speak to your or their GP, hospital consultant, community nurse, Palliative care nurse or hospital or community associated health professional, as all referrals must be made through one of these sources.
For general enquires or to arrange a visit to see our facilities please contact our Clinical Team on 0161 624 2727 or complete the form below.
General clinical enquiries
For general enquires or to arrange a visit to see our facilities please contact our Clinical Team on 0161 624 2727 or complete the form below.
Our dedicated Clinical Team care for patients in our modern Inpatient Unit, a comfortable, homely environment where families and friends can spend precious time with their loved ones.
Many of our patients are admitted for end-of-life care, but we also support patients with symptom management, which could lead to discharge after the patient’s symptoms are stable.
We have ten en-suite rooms in total. Eight of these are single rooms, and two are double meaning we can care for 12 patients at any one time.
We aren’t like a hospital with set visiting hours, you are welcome to visit your loved one any time you like.
We have a Family Lounge where you can help yourself to hot drinks and you can bring your own food. If you want to be close to your loved one there is also the option to stay in one of our two relatives’ rooms, subject to availability.
Yes, our onsite café, Café K is open 9am-2pm, Monday-Friday serving breakfast, lunch (sandwiches, soup, salads and hot dishes) and a variety of cakes and snacks.
A small selection of freshly made sandwiches and salads are available from our Reception after Café K closes, Monday – Friday, 2.30pm – 7.30pm.
We also have a vending machine available to purchase from 24 hours a day.
Yes we do have on-site parking available but our car park does reach capacity during busy periods. If you do have to park off-site please ensure you are respectful to our neighbours. We also have designated disabled and visitor parking bays. There is no fee for parking at the Hospice.
You are welcome to use the gardens but please be respectful of other patients in their rooms to maintain their privacy.
24-Hour Advice Line
The advice line is available seven days a week, 365 days a year and is manned by trained and experienced nursing staff.