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I'm a Patient
HOW WE CAN HELP
I'm a Patient
The Hospice cares for patients with a wide range of life threatening illnesses – cancer, heart disease, lung disease and neurological illness. Care is given in our Inpatient Unit and the Spring Centre which includes outpatient clinics and carer groups. Our care is also available beyond the Hospice building, in the home, in local hospitals and nursing homes.
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Inpatient Unit
Inpatient Unit
We have tried to combine the feeling of a modern healthcare setting with the comfort of home – many tell us we have achieved this!
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The Spring Centre
The Spring Centre
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Care at Home
Care at Home
We recognise that most patients want to be at home as much as possible during an illness. We also recognise the stresses and strains that illness puts upon family life at home.
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Referral Process
Referral Process
Referrals can be made by any health care professional in our catchment area (see map below). This will usually be the patient’s GP, district nurse, palliative care nurse or hospital team.
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Medical Team
Medical Team
Our aim is to support the care of seriously ill and dying patients in their care setting.We have an energetic and skilled team of doctors who care for all patients in the Inpatient Unit and the Spring Centre.
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Hospital Support
Hospital Support
Our mission at The Hospice of St Francis is to include the care of patients in all settings – in the Hospice, at home and wherever else they may be cared for. This of course includes the local hospital.
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How we maintain our standards
How we maintain our standards
We are an independent hospice, outside the NHS, and are therefore regulated by the Care Quality Commission and inspected on a regular basis.
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Inpatient Unit
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Friends & Family
HELP & ADVICE
Friends & Family
Our Supportive Care Team provide a wide range of services to patients, their families and close friends. We have a team of specialists including counsellors, therapists, a chaplain, social workers and a children's worker as well as highly trained Supportive Care volunteers. We can provide individual and group support to those facing loss, death and bereavement.
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Bereavement Support
Bereavement Support
Our care continues with bereavement support for family members and close friends. We have a team of specially trained volunteers, led by our Bereavement Coordinator.
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Complementary & Creative Therapy
Complementary & Creative Therapy
We strongly believe that complementary therapies can work together with medical and nursing care to improve your wellbeing, reduce anxiety and help you to cope with your illness.
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Services of Thanksgiving and Remembrance
Services of Thanksgiving and Remembrance
Since opening the new Hospice in 2007, our marvellous building has presented us with lots of exciting opportunities to develop various aspects of our work, including Thanksgiving and Remembrance.
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Social Care Support
Social Care Support
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Spiritual Care
Spiritual Care
By spiritual care we mean we are interested in whatever lifts your spirit! This might be your faith, football, family, TV or your love of music.
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Support for Carers
Support for Carers
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Support for Children
Support for Children
Our caring team offer support to children before and after a bereavement, encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings
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Bereavement Support
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Education & Practitioners
RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS
Education & Practitioners
Resources & Downloads
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Education
Education
Information on our education programmes, including workshops, think tanks and other training opportunities
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Clinical Practice Placements at the Hospice of St Francis
Clinical Practice Placements at the Hospice of St Francis
Thank you for your interest in a practice placement at the Hospice of St Francis.
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Research Strategy and Policy
Research Strategy and Policy
Details of the Hospice's Research Strategy and Policy
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Hospice of St Francis Publications, Presentations and Awards 2008 to May 2012
Hospice of St Francis Publications, Presentations and Awards 2008 to May 2012
A list of publications, Presentations and Awards from 2008 to May 2012 is available to download
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Resources and Useful Websites
Resources and Useful Websites
Useful palliative care website addresses
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Venue Hire
Venue Hire
Details on the professional and fully equipped spaces available for hire at The Hospice of St Francis
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Education
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I Want to Help
FUNDRAISING
I Want to Help
The Hospice of St Francis provides its specialist care free of charge to patients and their families and we need to raise over £3m through fundraising and donations to keep our services running. This section of the site shows the many ways, large and small, in which you can support your local hospice- from spare change to overseas challenges, coffee mornings to midnight walks. Support us, and we will support you along the way!
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What can I do?
What can I do?
There are so many ways in which you as an individual, can support your local Hospice. See this section for further information
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What can my company do?
What can my company do?
Explore the many ways your company and colleagues can work together while supporting the Hospice
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What can my school or group do?
What can my school or group do?
Local schools and groups across the community are supporting us every day- find out how you can join them
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Events
Events
The Hospice has an exciting, bumper-packed calendar of events to suit all tastes- check our diary for the latest!
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Run for us
Run for us
The Hospice is proud to be associated with some of the biggest and best running events in the country. So grab your trainers and keep running!
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Walk for us
Walk for us
Information on our latest walking events, including our fantastic Midnight Walk
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Trek for us
Trek for us
Take on the challenge of a life time with adventures in Vietnam, India and beyond- the world is your oyster!
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Cycle for us
Cycle for us
Cycling has never been so much fun! Join us for Ride London, Cycletta or a little jaunt to Paris
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Golf for us
Golf for us
We are privileged to work with some of the best golf clubs in the area- join us for a day on the green at one of our fantastic golf days.
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Do something different for us
Do something different for us
We are constantly finding new ways for you to experience something completely different while supporting our work. So grab your dancing shoes, your imagination or your teapot and join in!
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A gift in your will
A gift in your will
Every gift in every will makes a difference- talk to us about how you might support the Hospice in this very special way
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Media Centre
Media Centre
Latest news, press releases and information from across the organisation
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Inspirational Stories
Inspirational Stories
Inspirational stories from people who are already fundraising for us...in case you needed any further persuasion!
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What can I do?
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Work with Us
JOBS & VOLUNTEERING
Work with Us
Details of how to apply for paid job vacancies and volunteer opportunities at the Hospice of St Francis charity in Berkhamsted based on the Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire border
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Paid Employment
Paid Employment
Working at the Hospice of St Francis. Details of current vacancies, employee benefits and training and development
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are at the heart of the caring work we do at the Hospice of St Francis. Find out more about how you could offer your time, energy, and skills to help with the running of the Hospice at all levels.
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Paid Employment
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Shop with Us
Shop with Us
Affordable style from The Hospice of St Francis. Visit out Love to Give charity shops, number twenty our award winning gift shop, Returned to Glory our Pre-loved Furniture Showroom and Donation Centre, eBay and on-line shopping. All profits from our retail operations go towards supporting the very special care provided by The Hospice of St Francis in the local community.
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Love to Give Charity Shops
Love to Give Charity Shops
Our Love to Give Charity Shops offer an appealing and constantly changing range of quality donated goods.
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number twenty
number twenty
Our award-winning Gift shop, selling the latest design trends on the High Street
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eBay
eBay
Do have a look at our eBay shop where you will find an eclectic range of collectables. From silverware to china, from vintage cameras to nostalgic toys and everything in-between.
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Returned to Glory
Returned to Glory
Come and visit our fabulous new Home Store Showroom & Donation Centre in Berkhamsted
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Love to Donate
Love to Donate
Help us to get the most from your unwanted goods. We are always happy to accept ALL your donations which can be dropped off at any of our shops during opening hours.
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Love to Volunteer
Love to Volunteer
We are always looking for people to join the team of volunteers who keep our shops running!
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Gift Aid
Gift Aid
If you are a UK Tax payer by Gift Aiding your donations you are helping us to raise an extra 25p on every £1
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Love to Give Charity Shops
