Palliative care provides coordinated medical, nursing and allied health services for people with illnesses that are not going to get better. Our aim is to provide total care; this includes the relief of physical symptoms and assistance with emotional and social concerns when facing a terminal illness.

The care we provide is for people of any age and stage of illness. We believe your wishes and choices are important; decisions should be shared whenever possible. We work closely with the primary team caring for you in hospital.

What do we do?

• Pain and symptom management.
• Hold a symptom assessment outpatient clinic Mon-Wed mornings.
• Provide guidance / support to family and carers.
• Coordinate discharge planning to community palliative care services.
• Assist with advance care planning and end of life planning.
• Provide guidance to bereavement services.
• Hold a biannual memorial service.