What we offer
We offer specialised care for those over 18 with complex problems who are suffering from a terminal illness when cure is no longer possible, this includes:
Short-stay inpatient ward for symptom management and/or end of life care
Outreach support in the patient’s home - Clinical Nurse Specialist and Compassionate Neighbours service
Day therapy
Complementary therapy
Counselling
My mum, Marilyn celebrated her 59th birthday in LOROS. With the help of the brilliant nurses and staff we organised a spa morning and a cake. Mum died a week afterwards. We will never forget how special the Hospice made her last birthday.
Carolyn
For anyone hesitant about attending bereavement counselling don’t be. After a few sessions, the councillor feels like a best friend; it feels like a family here at LOROS.
Evan
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Social work team
The LOROS Social Work Team works with the other multi-disciplinary professionals surrounding the person and those important to them. The team ensures that the support and services offered are person-centred and holistic.
The Social Work Team can offer a wide variety of support to the person and carers. The team provides holistic insight into patients and their families using advanced communication, interpersonal skills, knowledge, and experience. Listed are just a few of the ways the Social Work team can help you:
Work with other agencies to protect vulnerable adults/children, following internal Safeguarding procedures.
When appropriate, advocate for clients and their families.
Organise and facilitate best-interest family/professional meetings in liaison with the multi-professional team to ensure all relevant parties are informed and decisions discussed with all concerned.
We anticipate and identify the bereavement needs of families and carers by working alongside the Bereavement Specialist to provide pre and post-bereavement support, as appropriate.
Liaise with and assist senior nurses as part of discharge planning and lead in linking with external agencies to benefit the patient and their families.
Refer to the welfare benefit teams or other external agencies to address complex financial, legal or housing issues when necessary.
Ensure an equitable service is delivered to patients and their families, irrespective of the service they access.