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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.

Wyllow3 Fri 17-May-24 20:55:33

Aw, Doodle thank you for that news. x

cornergran Fri 17-May-24 21:45:22

A hospice at its best doodle. Wonderful experience for you both. Xx

JaneJudge Sat 18-May-24 14:00:15

lots of love Doodle, the hospice sound lovely xx

Doodle Sun 19-May-24 16:57:53

Thank you for all your thoughts. Sadly I lost my dear husband this morning. I am so pleased he had his day in the sunshine and fresh air. I will miss him so much

Georgesgran Sun 19-May-24 17:01:35

Oh Doodle I am so sorry to hear your sad news. My deepest condolences. 💐

Susan56 Sun 19-May-24 17:04:26

Doodle I am so sorry to hear your sad news.Our thoughts are with you💐

dogsmother Sun 19-May-24 17:08:49

💐 my deepest sympathy goes to you. I expect you are quite numb at the moment xxx

MissAdventure Sun 19-May-24 17:09:48

So sorry, Doodle

Pantglas2 Sun 19-May-24 17:10:29

Oh Doodle so sorry to read your news. And how lovely that you managed that bit of sunshine with him - take care of yourself now x

62Granny Sun 19-May-24 17:16:07

I worked with the Macmillan palliative care team in my area in a clerical role, while they were part of the discharge planning, they were not the carers in the discharge plan , that was usually done with the district nursing team and possibly a care agency . Before the person is discharged you should have a team meeting of all the people who will be involved and hopefully they can help you get the answers you need. My team were more involved in pain relief and psychological support for the person and their family, but they could get other agencies in to help. Night sitting if required was provided by Marie Curie nurses. Not all areas are the same, so what happens in one health authority might not in another. I hope by now you have a plan put in place.

dustyangel Sun 19-May-24 17:19:02

I’m so sorry Doodle.flowers

kittylester Sun 19-May-24 17:21:56

What sad news, Doodle, I am so sorry.

Germanshepherdsmum Sun 19-May-24 17:25:11

I am truly sorry Doodle. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort. 💐

Wyllow3 Sun 19-May-24 17:26:33

So very sorry, Doodle xx

Urmstongran Sun 19-May-24 17:30:07

Doodle 💐 heartfelt condolences from me too. x

Shelflife Sun 19-May-24 17:35:36

My sympathy Doodle, you have been in my thoughts and I am so sorry. Treasure that day when your DH felt the sun on his face , in bed outside. Of course you will miss him, do take advantage of help offered. 💐💐

Grandmabatty Sun 19-May-24 17:51:26

I'm really sorry to hear that Doodle My condolences to you ❤️

Jaxjacky Sun 19-May-24 17:59:27

I am so very sad to hear that Doodle my deep condolences to you. X

V3ra Sun 19-May-24 18:07:33

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.

He was at peace, and is at peace 🕊️

merlotgran Sun 19-May-24 18:09:28

So sorry to read your sad news, Doodle. Sincere condolences.

NannyG4 Sun 19-May-24 18:10:53

Oh so so sorry Doodle, may he rest in peace.... All those memories become treasures in your heart. Please take good care. Much love.

SueDonim Sun 19-May-24 18:11:11

I’m so sorry, Doodle. Thinking of you. flowers

rafichagran Sun 19-May-24 18:12:01

So very sorry * Doodle* I am glad he was the happiest he had been in a long time, and had the sunshine on his face.
Condolences to you and your family.

monk08 Sun 19-May-24 18:12:14

Sincere condolences Doodle 💐

gillgran Sun 19-May-24 18:52:11

My sincere condolences Doodle, thinking of you at this sad time. x flowers