NHS FifeHospice Ward (Ward 16)

Location:	Dunfermline
Description	Inpatient care and hospital support service for people with cancer and other progressive illnesses from West Fife. Bereavement service also available.
Services	Beds: 9 + HST BS Oth V
Address	Queen Margaret Hospital Whitefield Road Dunfermline Fife KY12 0SU
Contact	Tel: 01383 627016 Fax: 01383 674044 Consultant in Palliative Medicine: Dr Sheena Scragg Charge Nurse: Linda Spinks

Abbreviations

BS: Bereavement Service
DC: Day Hospice/Centre
HC: Home Care - Support and advice provided by community hospice or palliative care team
HH: Hospice at Home - An extended specialist palliative nursing, medical, social and emotional support service
HST: Hospital Support Team
HSN: Hospital Support Nurse
Oth: Other Life-limiting Illness - service also caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses other than cancer
V: Volunteers - service involving volunteers in addition to paid staff
i: Drop-in information centre - may only be certain days and times