NHS LothianSt Columba's Hospice

Location:	Edinburgh
Description	Inpatient, day care and home care services for people with cancer and progressive conditions from Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Services	Beds: 30 + HC DC BS Oth V
Address	15 Boswall Road Edinburgh EH5 3RW
Contact	Tel: 0131 551 1381 Fax: 0131 551 2771 Email: info@stcolumbashospice.org.uk Web: http://www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk

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