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NHS Western IslesMacmillan Service

Location:

Stornoway

Description

Home care and hospital support for people with cancer and other progressive illnesses.

Services

HC HST BS Oth

Address

Western Isles Hospital
Macaulay road
Stornoway
Lewis
HS1 2AF

Contact

Tel: 01851 704704 ext 2401
Fax: 01851 708235

 

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