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NHS Western IslesMacmillan Home Care Sister

Location:

Stornoway

Description

Home care for people with cancer and other progressive conditions within Berneray, Uist, Benbecula, Eriskay, Vatersay and Barra. Bereavement services are also available.

Services

HC HSN BS Oth

Address

25 Winfield Way
Balivanich
Benbecula
Western Isles
HS7 5NE

Contact

Tel: 01870 603010
Fax: 01870 603010
Email: lorna.senior@wihb.scot.nhs.uk / Fiona.Creighton@wihb.scot.nhs.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