Working to provide hospice beds in Spalding.
Hospice care is one of the UK’s outstanding success stories. From the opening of the first modern hospice, St Christopher’s, in South London in 1967, it has grown into a worldwide movement that has radically changed the way we approach death. It is regarded by some as one of the greatest social innovations of the last hundred years.
The driving force behind hospice, or palliative care, is the desire to transform the experience of dying. Within hospices you will find a range of services, pain control, symptom relief, skilled nursing care, counselling, complementary therapies, spiritual care, art, music, physiotherapy, reminiscence, beauty treatments and bereavement support.
Built on that bedrock are the values of respect, choice, empowerment, holistic care and compassion. Hospices care for the whole person, aiming to meet all needs, physical, emotional, social and spiritual. They care for the person who is dying and for those who love them at home, in day care and in the hospice. Nearly half of all people admitted to a hospice return home again. The average length of stay is just 13 days. All care is free of charge.
Spalding Hospice Foundation was formed in 2002 with the aim of providing 24 hour hospice beds for the people of the Spalding area who are suffering from life threatening illnesses.
We want to provide a calm and caring environment for people whose illnesses cannot be cured. The hospice beds will provide respite care for carers as well as support for the patient.
There is a Spalding Hospice Foundation committee who meet every two months. However, if you would like to become a Friend of Spalding Hospice Foundation, we would be very grateful for your support. Volunteers should contact Julia on 01775 630272.