Care at home

A BBC documentary, ‘How to have a good death’, revealed that 67 per cent of people wish to die at home, but only 20 per cent do so.

Dying at home may sound like a simple wish, but it takes a lot to make it happen.

Community Team

The aim of community specialist palliative care is to enable the patient to remain living at home enjoying the best quality of life for as long as possible. In line with the hospice’s other services, the team responsible, which includes a social worker, medical consultant, nurses and occupational therapist, and offers multi-disciplinary, holistic care to the patient and their family.

The team also provides specialist knowledge, skills and experience to general practitioners (GP’s) and district nurses, social services, community hospitals, residential homes and nursing homes. The aim is to ensure the highest quality of care for all people with life-limiting conditions in South Devon.

Hospice at home

The aim of hospice at home is to support patients and families at home during the last few months of life. Rowcroft continues to fund this pilot service, established in 2001. Rowcroft’s hospice at home nurses work alongside district nurses, GP’s, Marie Curie nurses and social services to deliver this service. 

Information for Carers