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Palliative care at home advice

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Doodle Fri 10-May-24 12:01:27

Does anyone have experience of Palliative care at home and what’s involved?
We are looking to bring DH home from hospital.

Susan56 Thu 16-May-24 21:04:13

Thinking of you and your dear husband Doodle.

Wyllow3 Thu 16-May-24 21:09:39

Doodle thank you for letting us know you are now at the hospice flowers

Shelflife Thu 16-May-24 21:17:11

Do pleased your DH is in the hospice.You will both be well supported and the hospice environment will make you feel safe. Thankyou for telling us.

Sweetpeasue Thu 16-May-24 21:41:42

That's so good to hear Doodle. Especially that you find it peaceful there.
Thoughts very much with you. Xx

dustyangel Thu 16-May-24 21:48:25

I’m pleased that your husband is in the hospice now Doodle. I hope you both can feel safer there and that you have some peaceful time together.

Doodle Thu 16-May-24 22:48:14

DH had a lot of pain after journey here but has now been in a deep sleep since 7pm and I have a bed to sleep in which is a relief after 3 /4 nights sleeping on a hospital chair.
Thank you all for your kind thoughts and good wishes it means a lot.

MissAdventure Thu 16-May-24 23:03:37

I hope you both have a peaceful, pain free night, Doodle

Sweetpeasue Thu 16-May-24 23:06:56

So much love sent to you both Doodle.

harrigran Fri 17-May-24 07:17:24

My thoughts are with you Doodle.

nadateturbe Fri 17-May-24 07:53:29

I hope you had a good sleep Doodle. And I'm glad it's peaceful.
Sending love xx

Shelflife Fri 17-May-24 07:55:49

Thinking about you and your DH this morning Doodle. 💐

V3ra Fri 17-May-24 08:01:06

I've been following your story Doodle but have no experience to draw on.
I'm glad you are in a peaceful place where you and your husband are both being supported xx

GrannySomerset Fri 17-May-24 08:10:01

So glad that a hospice place has been found and that you are somewhere which will support you too. Hope for a peaceful and pain free day today.

cornergran Fri 17-May-24 08:14:34

I’m thankful the space was there for your husband doodle, hope you both slept and will feel well cared for today. With love.

Greyduster Fri 17-May-24 08:35:48

I’m glad to hear your DH has a hospice place, Doodle. There are, sadly, too few hospices. My DiL died in a hospice attached to their local hospital. It was a calm happy place, and they looked after both her and my son superbly. Nothing was too much trouble. My son slept there latterly, and when I took him in cooked meals, they were happy to reheat them for him. They made an awful time so much more bearable.

dragonfly46 Fri 17-May-24 08:38:42

My thoughts are with you Doodle.

Grandmabatty Fri 17-May-24 08:55:38

Doodle I'm so sorry for you and your husband. I hope he is more comfortable and you are able to sleep. All the best

Thorntrees Fri 17-May-24 09:18:32

So pleased your DH is now in a hospice Doodle. It will give both of you peace and comfort.
My Dad was cared for in a hospice and just knowing he was being looked after and kept pain free lifted such a burden from the family.
Will keep you both in my prayers.

brook2704 Fri 17-May-24 09:42:29

Thinking of you and your DH Doodle sending much love ❤️ x

GrannyGravy13 Fri 17-May-24 10:14:08

Thinking of you Doodle I hope your husband remains comfortable and pain free (((hugs)))

NannyG4 Fri 17-May-24 14:46:55

Thinking of you and your DH.... Sending much love and prayers.....
Xx

Jaxjacky Fri 17-May-24 14:53:19

You’ve had such an horrendous time, both of you Doodle hopefully now some real help from those with experience will give the care required and some solace to you xx

nanaK54 Fri 17-May-24 15:05:15

Sending kindest thoughts flowers

gillgran Fri 17-May-24 15:51:36

Warmest thoughts for you Doodle and your dear husband. x

Doodle Fri 17-May-24 20:38:32

You’re all really kind and I thank you for your good wishes.
I never thought DH would feel the sun in his face again but today they put his bed outside and he sat in the sunshine overlooking the water and said he was happier than he’d been for a while. So calm and quiet here. We are close to home so family finding it much easier to visit.
Again thank you all again for thinking of us. x