Here are some frequently asked questions to help guide you and your loved one through your journey with Springhill Hospice. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and support you whenever we can.
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Our Care
We are a 16 bedded purpose-built facility offering specialist palliative care to patients and their loved ones from diagnosis to end-of-life. Our Hospice is embedded in the local community. We provide a range of services led by a multi professional team and are supported by volunteers. We provide care from the Hospice building and out in the local community.
All the services we provide to patients and their loved ones are free of charge. We rely on the support of donations from our local community and raise money through fundraising activities, shops and lottery to ensure there is no charge for our care.
Any adult living with a life-limiting illness within Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale who requires palliative care may be able to access our services.
We also provide support to loved ones through our bereavement services.
Referrals are usually made via your Consultant, GP or District Nurse but we also accept self-referrals for our Wellbeing Service.
Patients will usually need to be referred to Springhill Hospice by a healthcare professional. The forms are then sent to nehgm.liason@nhs.net
Find out more about our referrals below:
The Hospice actively welcomes family and friends and encourages participation in caring for their loved ones, if they so wish, whilst they are in the Hospice.
There are no restrictions on visiting times or how many can visit at a time, however it is noted that too many visitors can be very tiring for some patients and at these times we ask visitors for their co-operation and understanding in this matter.
There are also no restrictions with regards to children visiting, in fact we actually openly encourage this but we do ask that all children under the age of 16 are supervised at all times.
If you need to speak to a staff member about a patient in our care, please ring 01706 649920 and ask for the Senior Nurse on duty.
Springhill Hospice has two overnight family suites for loved ones who wish to stay close by, the recently renovated bedrooms are fully equipped and are freely available on request.
The Hospice at Home team are available between the hours of 8am to 9pm.
Our nursing team consists of experienced Hospice nurses who will visit patients who are deemed to be in the last two weeks of their life, providing a flexible and responsive nursing service in the patientās own home.
Find out more about our Hospice at Home service.
Springhill Hospice offers a Hospice at Home service. The team will visit patients who are deemed to be in the last two weeks of their life, providing a flexible and responsive nursing service in the patientās own home or chosen care setting.
Find out more about our Hospice at Home service here.
When someone is admitted to Springhill Hospice they are treated for palliative care. They get their meals provided, pain management support, counselling sessions are offered and there are various activities they can get involved with.
For more information on what services are available at Springhill Hospice please visit our Inpatient Unit page
Not everyone who gets admitted to Springhill Hospice dies here. Some people with palliative needs are admitted for short term pain management.
No. Springhill Hospice admits people who need palliative care. This can cover a range of illnesses, not just cancer.
We like to describe Springhill Hospice as a happy place where sad things happen. We have stunning facilities, beautiful gardens and peaceful areas for patients and their loved ones to make every moment count.
Springhill Hospice is only partly funded by the NHS. The rest of the funds come from fundraising and supporters like you!
Supporting us
Our Springhill Fundraising Team is based at the Springhill Hub:
Springhill Hub
7 Broad Lane
Rochdale
OL16 4PG
To speak to a member of the Team please phone: 01706 641790
The cost of running the Hospice now equates to over Ā£11,000 per day.
Whilst some income comes from NHS contracts and grants, 70% of our running costs need to come from fundraising within the local community.
We are grateful for everything our community does for us, whether itās volunteering your time and skills, organising or attending a fundraising event, or leaving us a legacy in your will or donating.
To find out about the different ways you can help and get involved click here.
You can support Springhill Hospice in various ways.
- To find out about fundraising please click here
- To find out about volunteering please click here
- To become a regular giver please click here
We are always on the lookout for people to join team Springhill!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Springhill Hospice, you can explore our current volunteering positions here (include link to volunteering opportunities page) or contact us at volunteer@springhill.org.uk
Shops
We have shops in Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Milnrow and Littleborough.
Find your closest Springhill Shop here.
Education
Our Springhill Hospice Education Team are based at Carderās Court:
Carders Court Residential & Nursing Home,
23 Ivor Street,
Rochdale,
OL11 3JA
If you would like to speak to a member of the Education Team please phone: 01706 752361
