Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland

is a registered charity experienced in providing palliative care for terminally ill patients in their own homes within rural North and East Cumbria and urban Carlisle.  Referrals are generally made by a GP or District Nurse, Hospice at Home cares for patients of any age suffering from life-threatening illnesses.

Working closely with the family, District Nurses and other members of the Primary Health Care Team the Hospice at Home service carefully and sensitively assesses the amount of care needed.  During the episode of care the nursing and support team build up a close relationship with the patient and immediate family and carers.  The service extends into the bereavement period.