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NHS HighlandMacmillan Community Nursing Service

Location:

North & West Sutherland

Description

Home care for people with cancer and other progressive conditions within North & West Sutherland. Macmillan nurse also provides support to care homes in the area, hospital support and take out hospital support. Bereavement service also available.

Services

HC HSN BS Oth

Address

Migdale Hospital
Bonar Bridge
Sutherland
IV24 3AP

Contact

Tel: 01863 766790 Mob: 07748 761757
Email: alison.liddell@ nhs.net
Web: www.show.scot.nhs.uk/nhshighland/

 

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