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Prospect Hospice (Swindon)

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Hospice and bereavement services offer compassionate care and specialist support for people living with conditions that can’t be cured, or lived with for long. We also offer support for families, friends and carers.

Our hospice and bereavement care is provided by a few organisations working in partnership. Together, we work with compassion, prioritising what you need and care about at every stage of the journey. Our help might include managing symptoms, emotional support, and end-of-life care, as well as emotional and practical support if you’re experiencing grief or loss.

About the team

Hospice teams include experienced doctors, nurses, therapists, support workers and volunteers – they all focus on providing palliative and end-of-life care that feels personal to you.

A second team of volunteers and specialists offer emotional support and practical guidance to people who are grieving, as part of our partner’s bereavement service.

All the teams work closely with GP practices, community services and hospital professionals so your care all links up, and so families feel supported throughout.

Who this service is for

We can usually help if:

  • You’re an adult (aged 18+)
  • You’re a resident of BaNES, Swindon, or Wiltshire
  • You’re living with a life‑limiting or progressive condition, and you’re likely to be in the last 1000 days of your life
  • You need palliative or end‑of‑life care
  • You need help managing symptoms, comfort or your emotional wellbeing
  • You’d benefit from hospice support – whether at home, in the community or in a hospice
  • You’re family or a carer, grieving the loss of a loved one

We may not be the right service if:

  • You’re under 18
  • You’re not registered with a GP
  • Your condition has reasonable hope of a cure
  • You live outside the area covered by this service

Getting help from this service

Via the Provider

This service is provided by Prospect Hospice.

A referral from a GP or health professional is usually required, but others can request support. Prospect Hospice accept referrals for people aged 18+ who have advanced and progressive life-limiting illnesses and who live in Swindon, Marlborough, north east Wiltshire and the villages of Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire.

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Questions and answers

What services do the hospices provide?
The exact services available may depend on your needs, and the place you receive care. Services can include help to manage symptoms and stay comfortable, emotional support, end-of-life care, hospice care at home, practical advice and support for families, day patient services and spiritual support. Your care team will make sure that no matter what support you receive, it’s centred around what you personally need.
Is there a cost?
No. Hospice care and Cruse bereavement support – provided by our community health partners – are free for the person receiving support.
Do I need a diagnosis to access hospice care?
No. You do not need a formal diagnosis. Referrals are based on need. If you would benefit from palliative or end-of-life support, you can be referred. If you are unsure, a GP can talk this through with you.
Can families and carers get support?
Yes. You do not have to go through this alone. Hospice services offer support for families and carers. Our bereavement partners also offer support to help you cope before and after a loss.
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