Do we provide respite for children?
elliot2018-05-14T12:19:57+00:00As much as we would like to offer our services to people under the age of 18, children often have very specific needs that we are currently unable to meet. Have a look at Ty [...]
How are we funded?
elliot2018-05-14T12:18:01+00:00We are an independent charity with no government grant, funded through donations and fundraising events. So far we have raised over £1.75 million (including a grant of £500k from the Big Lottery Fund) towards our [...]
Do I have to be religious?
elliot2018-05-14T12:16:50+00:00Absolutely not! We go to great lengths to ensure that everyone, regardless of their age, gender, culture or belief is made to feel equally welcome. We will protect our patients and their families from any [...]
Who provides clinical care?
elliot2018-05-14T12:44:30+00:00We have highly experienced palliative nurses providing clinical care during our inpatient respite sessions. There is no handover of care – our patient’s specialist medical and primary care teams remain the lead professionals.
What is the catchment area?
elliot2018-05-14T12:43:07+00:00We have no catchment area – there are no geographical restrictions. Most of our patients come from the three counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire as travelling can become an issue from further afield.
How to make a referral
elliot2018-05-14T12:42:22+00:00Anyone can make a referral. It could be the patient, a carer, or a family member, but we must have full consent from a GP, consultant or nurse before we can begin. We encourage you [...]
How much does it cost?
elliot2018-05-14T14:54:01+00:00All of our services are offered completely free of charge. Nobody will mention money to you, or your family. If you would like to donate, you are of course very welcome – hospice care is [...]
Who do we care for?
elliot2018-05-14T21:49:22+00:00All our services are offered completely free of charge to anyone over the age of 18 who has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. We can care for patients with complex and challenging needs.
Opening times
elliot2018-05-14T12:01:17+00:00We are currently open for day care on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am til 3pm. We are working toward being open 24/7 for inpatient respite and end of life care. Currently we offer planned sessions [...]