Inpatient Unit
The inpatient unit provides specialist palliative care for people in Calderdale with life limiting illnesses when their needs cannot be met in their current place of care. This includes management of complex physical, psycho-social and spiritual issues, as well as excellent care at the end of life.
The inpatient unit has 12 beds consisting of 4 single rooms (one of which is a bookable respite room) and 2 four bedded rooms, all rooms overlook the beautiful gardens. The inpatient unit is strictly single sex accommodation.
A significant number of patients are able to return home from the inpatient unit approximately 45% of people are discharged from the inpatient unit. All discharges are carefully orchestrated by the team.
Overgate Hospice has a dedicated specialist palliative care medical team that provide a 24 hour service including consultant cover. The majority of nurses also hold special qualifications in palliative care.
What people say about the care received at Overgate Hospice:
“ Words cannot even begin to describe how much warmth, kindness, love and support you showed my Dad. As a family we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for everything.”
“Because of you Dad was able to depart with dignity, in comfort and peace which is what we all wanted. Also many thanks for the help you gave me in dealing with all this, you provided the shoulders to lean on and the words of comfort and support wherever needed. Just as I will never forget my Dad I will always remember you too.”
For further information about the inpatient unit please email info@overgatehospice.nhs.uk
About the inpatient unit at the Hospice
Specialist palliative care is a unique and specialist area and although we have a ward, Overgate Hospice works a bit differently to Hospital.
- The Hospice environment is homely and welcoming.
- The atmosphere is one of gentle good humour and warmth.
- Overgate Hospice provides holistic care – we see the whole person rather than the illness.
- The Hospice cares for families and carers as well as patients.
- Overgate Hospice strives to accommodate the needs of patients and their families by being as flexible as possible about day leave and visiting.
This is all possible by having a dedicated, cohesive and motivated team.
Relatives room
The inpatient unit has a wonderful relatives room giving family, friends and carers space and time to be with their thoughts and relax. There is limited sleeping facilities available for overnight stay for families who would like to stay at the Hospice with their loved ones.
