Hospice to reintroduce respite care

Tue, 15 Aug 2023

Hospice Isle of Man has announced the re-introduction of an “essential” service within the existing in-patient unit; Bloom Respite Care.

Hospice Isle of Man and the Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust are coming together for a two year partnership which will result in two fully staffed beds dedicated to Bloom Respite Care.

Respite Care has previously been a vital service extended free of charge to patients by Hospice Isle of Man. Unfortunately, Hospice’s Respite Care service was cut due to financial constraints and staffing shortages during COVID.

The service that is free at the point of delivery will be available to any person with a life-limiting condition, who meets Hospice criteria.

Terry Groves, chairman of the Henry Bloom Noble Trust said: “This support we are giving to this vital element of the care available at our Hospice meets one of our most important criteria - that the funding we are able to provide brings almost immediate results to those who need the care. In this case one of the respite rooms was occupied within days, no fuss, no delay, just care and nursing in action.”

John Knight, Chief Executive Officer from Hospice Isle of Man, said: “The value that respite care brings to both our patients and their loved ones is invaluable. Our respite care will surround the patient with the comfort and warmth of our caring environment, along with round the clock clinical specialist care on site. The patient gets a change of environment with interactions with all of the incredible Hospice team.

Without the support of the Henry Bloom Noble Healthcare Trust this wouldn’t be possible. We are truly grateful on behalf of our patients.”

 

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