Frequently asked questions
Is it true that patients are only allowed to stay in the Hospice for two weeks?
No. Each patient is treated as an individual case. Some patients require symptom control and if this is achieved quickly the patient may be discharged after a few days. Some patients are admitted for respite care - that is usually planned for 2 weeks - to be of benefit to the patient and carer. We expect most patients to be discharged by 2 weeks (a time that was chosen when we opened to prevent beds being blocked indefinitely) but if patients appear to be very close to death, and it is their wish, they are not discharged.
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How can I help the work of the Hospice?
There are several options open to you; you can become a Volunteer and help either with direct patient care, fundraising, administration or finance. You can support the fundraising efforts of the Hospice, join the Circle of Friendship
or you can join the Hospice Lottery
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Is the Hospice a place for people to die?
All the patients at the Hospice do have life threatening illness, in excess of 60% of our patients are discharged each year with their pain and symptoms in check. The Hospice is a place where people spend their last days. Death is a part of life and that is reflected in our caring and philosophy. With the death of a patient our work doesn't end, we then have a responsibility to care for the relatives and carers.
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If I donate money to the Hospice, how is that money spent?
Very carefully! We value all contributions made to the Hospice so we can continue to provide a high standard of care. Money is spent on specialist staff, food, drugs, heating, lighting and general maintenance of the Hospice building and services.
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How many beds are there at the Hospice?
There are 16 beds available for in-patient care. The Day Hospice has 16 places available, 4 days a week.
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Are the places for Rochdale people only?
The majority of our patients are from Rochdale, but we do have patients from Oldham, Manchester and East Lancs.
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