Hospice at Home

The Choice to Die Peacefully at Home

Everyone deserves the right, if possible, to choose where they die. To achieve a good death, in their place of choice.

Our Hospice at Home service is a vital part of the hospice’s care, providing compassionate, high-quality support to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This service allows individuals with life-limiting illnesses to receive the specialist care they need in a familiar and comforting environment, surrounded by their loved ones.

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“When it comes to care and dignity I have never had better treatment anywhere, all the staff are so very kind and caring. You can’t improve perfection.“

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Hospice at Home

The Choice to Die Peacefully at Home

Our Hospice at Home service provides compassionate, high-quality support to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This allows individuals with life-limiting illnesses to receive the specialist care they need in a familiar and comforting environment, surrounded by their loved ones.

Compassionate, Personalised Care
Our team of registered nurses and palliative nursing assistants deliver tailored care, including medical support, pain management, and emotional support, ensuring patients remain comfortable and well-cared for at home.

Supporting Families
We understand that caring for a loved one can be challenging. Our Hospice at Home team provides guidance, advice, and emotional support to family members to help them navigate this journey.

Referrals
Referrals to the service are usually made by hospital teams, GPs, or healthcare professionals such as community nurses, specialist nurses, or therapists. For further information, please call Tapping House on 01485 601700.

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Supporting Families

We care for the whole family, not just the patient. Our team provides practical advice, emotional guidance, and a reassuring presence to help loved ones navigate the challenges and emotions of caring for someone at home

Expert Care

The Hospice at Home team consists of registered nurses and palliative nursing assistants who specialise in rest-of-life care. They work closely with the patient and their family, doctors, and other health and social care providers to ensure seamless, continuous care.

Hospice at Home Support

Referrals to the service are usually made by hospital teams, GPs or health care staff such as community nurses, specialist nurses or community therapists. If you need any further support please call Tapping House on 01485 601700.

For out of hours Rapid Response please call 07436 336422 between the hours of 19:00 and 7am

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So much more to Hospice Care

If you have any questions or need help with the process, feel free to call us on 01485 601700 and ask for the Clinical Admin team You can leave a few brief details, and we’ll make sure the right person gets back to you as soon as possible. Our hospice is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and we’re always happy to help.