Hospice and bereavement support in west Essex, provides specialist palliative care, end of life support and emotional support for people and their families. These services help people live as comfortably as possible while ensuring families receive appropriate care and guidance.
St Clare Hospice and Saint Francis Hospice offer specialist support tailored to individual needs and wishes for people living across west Essex.
Palliative and end of life care
St Clare Hospice supports people with life-limiting illness to live with dignity and comfort, offering care that reflects personal priorities and preferences.
Services include:
- Specialist palliative care and symptom management
- Wellbeing and therapy groups and clinics to promote quality of life
- Practical, emotional and spiritual support
- Support for families and carers
- End of life care in people’s own homes, in the community or other settings
Saint Francis Hospice supports people to live with dignity and comfort. Care is shaped around each person’s needs, wishes and preferences.
Services include:
• Specialist palliative care and symptom management
• Wellbeing and therapy groups to support quality of life
• Practical, emotional and spiritual support
• Support for loved ones, families and carers
• End of life care in people’s own homes, in the hospice, in nursing homes and in other community settings
Bereavement support in west Essex
Bereavement support is available for adults and children, providing space to talk, practical advice and ongoing emotional support.
How to access hospice and bereavement support in west Essex
St Clare Hospice services can be accessed through referral by any healthcare professional. Self-referrals are also welcome.
If you’re unsure where to start, please call St Clare’s First Contact Service on 01279 773 774. Alternatively, speak to your GP or any health or social care professional who is supporting you about making a referral on your behalf.
They can explain available support and help arrange appropriate care.
Saint Francis Hospice services can be accessed through referral by any healthcare professional. Self-referrals are also welcome.
You can find out more about referrals by calling the referrals co-ordinator at Saint Francis Hospice on 01708 758 606 or visit their website. Alternatively, speak to your GP or any health or social care professional involved in your care. They can explain available support and help to arrange a referral on your behalf.