Hospice and bereavement support in mid Essex offers care for people approaching the end of life. It also provides help for families, loved ones and carers during bereavement.
These services offer specialist palliative care, end of life support and emotional support. The aim is to help people live as comfortably as possible. At the same time, families and carers can get the advice and support they need.
In mid Essex, support is available through local hospice services depending on where you live.
Saint Francis Hospice provides specialist care for people living in Brentwood.
Farleigh Hospice provides specialist care for people living in Chelmsford and Maldon.
Palliative and end of life care
Hospice and bereavement support in mid Essex includes palliative and end-of-life care for people with a life-limiting illness.
Saint Francis Hospice
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 at home, in the hospice, in nursing homes and in other community settings
Farleigh Hospice
Farleigh Hospice provides specialist, personalised care to people affected by life-limiting illness to help them live with dignity and comfort.
Services include:
- practical, emotional and spiritual support
- specialist palliative care and symptom management
- physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- support through the Community Care Team and Hospice at Home Team
- end of life care in the hospice
Bereavement support in mid Essex
Bereavement support in mid Essex gives people space to talk and access to practical advice. It also offers emotional support during grief and loss.
Support may be available before and after a bereavement. This can help families, loved ones and carers at different stages of their journey.
How to access hospice and bereavement support
Saint Francis Hospice services for people living in Brentwood can be accessed through a referral from any healthcare professional. Self-referrals are also welcome.
If you need support, please call the referrals co-ordinator at Saint Francis Hospice on 01708 758 606. You can also visit the Saint Francis Hospice website to find out more about making a referral.
Alternatively, speak to your GP or another health or social care professional involved in your care. They can explain the support available and help arrange a referral on your behalf.
Farleigh Hospice services for people living in Chelmsford and Maldon can be accessed through a referral from any healthcare professional. Self-referrals are also welcome.
If you need support, please contact the advice line at Farleigh Hospice on 01245 455 478. You can also visit the Farleigh Hospice website to find out more about making a referral and for updates regarding referrals for bereavement support.