Jospice opened at Thornton in March 1974. During this time we have cared for thousands of people and their families.
We provide 24 hour in-patient care with particular expertise in caring for long term degenerative or disabling conditions as well as end of life care. Our care demands time and our staffing levels mean our staff have it. We strongly believe that the model of care we have offers a proven high quality way of meeting the aspirations and the expressed wish of many patients and their relatives.
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Our care is nurse-led and our nurses and care assistants develop specialised skills through training and experience. We provide the wider support essential in offering end-of-life care: most of our patients transfer to the care of local G.Ps. who have a special interest in palliative care, our patients receives bereavement support, chaplaincy, and complementary therapy. Who all work closely with our catering, laundry and domestic staff ensuring that the patients and their families needs are central to all we do.
 
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The woodlands surrounding the site help to create a wonderful atmosphere of sanctuary and peace a comforting mix of professional care, reassurance and tenderness.

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Bereavement Support

 

 
Complimentary Therapy

Complementary therapies have a positive role to play in managing fatigue and anxiety at the end of life:

Aromatherapy and massage are used alongside conventional

Providing a support service for patients, relatives and staff working with:

There are also several services each year at Thornton when family and friends are invited to remember those who have died in the previous year.

medicine to help treat nausea, promote relaxation, and improve quality of life, particularly in palliative care.

Reflexology helps to improve physical and psychological well being of palliative care patients. Foot massage also has a significant immediate effect on pain, nausea and vomiting, and relaxation.

Enquiries about patient admissions or any other nursing issues should be addressed to:
Jacinta Cannon,
Clinical Director
St Joseph's Hospice
Thornton
0151 924 3812