Social work
Our team of specialist palliative care social workers help manage the emotional impact and practical problems that affect those with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers.
Our Social Work team can provide
- Emotional support for patients and families facing terminal illness
- Practical support, information and advice on psychosocial end of life issues
- Signposting for financial and legal issues
- Support with accessing external services including statutory services, voluntary and charitable organisations
- Support for patients and families to talk to children and assist with planning for their future
- Support with funeral planning
- Advocacy for patients regarding their rights and decision making
- Support with the social side of advanced care planning, such as information on Wills and power of attorney, as well as memory work
- Consultant and advice regarding any safeguarding concerns
- Support, training and consultancy to other professionals