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NHS HighlandMacmillan Service

Location:

Skye & Lochalsh

Description

Home care for people with cancer and other progressive conditions within the Isle of Skye, South Wester Ross and Lochalsh. Bereavement services are also available. Macmillan nurse also provides hospital support and administers chemotherapy (including palliative treatment) and a breast prosthesis service.

Services

HC HSN BS Oth

Address

South Wester Ross, Skye & Lochalsh
Broadford Hospital
Broadford
Isle of Skye
IV4 9AA

Contact

Tel: 01471 822913
Fax: 01471 822298
Fundraising Tel: 01473 710863
Email: barbarah.macdonald@nhs.net

 

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