 was set up in 1987 . The concept
of a "Hospice without Walls" was completely new at that
time. Nowhere else in the country had a hospice that was not centered
in a building. But the founders of West Cumbria Hospice at Home were
adamant that to attempt to raise enough money in the West Cumbria
area to build a hospice would take years and the people of West Cumbria
would be deprived of hospice services during that time. The geographical
area also made it difficult to find an accessible centre that would
be convenient to everyone. National and local research had shown
that given the choice the majority of people stated that they would
prefer to be cared for at home. But this is not always possible without
additional care and support.
is
more than a building; it focuses on a philosophy of care that encompasses
the physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects of each person’s
life.
The philosophy of the Hospice is to provide a safe environment
for those suffering life-threatening disease, and provides the highest
standard of care to each patient and the family. We are committed
to enabling patients' to live within the limits of their horizons
with comfort and dignity.
St Mary's Hospice
St Mary's Hospice is an independent, charitable, voluntary body funded mainly by the generosity of the community for the community. Founded in 1989 by public subscription, th e hospice
provides specialist medical nursing and care to people from South Lakeland and Furness suffering from serious progressive illnesses. The hospice building is a late Victorian house with an added extension, set in tranquil and beautiful gardens.
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