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    Inpatient care

    Our Inpatient Unit provides 24-hour specialist palliative care.
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    About our Inpatient Unit (IPU)

    Our IPU is located at our Head Office 47 Woodside Avenue, Finchley, N12 8TT.

    We have 15 single rooms, each with their own en-suite toilet, television with Freeview, free Wi-Fi and a small fridge. Alcohol is allowed in the rooms however there is a strict no smoking policy either on the premises or in the wider hospice grounds. This applies to patients and visitors. Mobile phones may be used in the hospice. Some of our rooms have patio doors, which open onto a terrace, and all patients have access to a peaceful courtyard via the reception area.

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    We offer short stay admissions to manage complex symptoms and/or care in the last days of life, and to support you, your family and those that are important to you at the time you need us most. All care is individually planned with patients and families, and we go to great lengths to ensure that your time with us is as comfortable as possible. As well as managing any physical symptoms that may be present, we make sure that we focus on you holistically, by offering support with spiritual and emotional needs as well as helping with a range of practical issues.

    On admission your care will be led by one of our Palliative Care Consultants or our Nurse Consultant; they will work with the rest of the team to plan your care and help support you during your stay.

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    All meals are freshly prepared on the premises, and we are able to cater for any special dietary requirements. Tea, coffee, and snacks are always available on request and the catering team offer a tea/coffee round twice a day on the unit. Families are welcome to bring in home-cooked food. Our staff are unable to re-heat food but you are able to use the microwave in the front of house area. If you have any special requirements, please let one of the team know and we can ask the chef to come and visit the unit to arrange this for you.

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    Our IPU team comprises Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, a Specialist Physiotherapist, Patient and Family Support Team, Spiritual Care Support and an Administrative Team who all work together to support you and your loved ones.

    We also provide a range of complementary therapies, along with a drinks trolley where you can meet and connect with members of our wider hospice team. Our Patient Experience Team is also available to help co-ordinate services such as manicures, pedicures, special meals and the fulfilment of individual wishes.

    Download your guide to our Inpatient Unit

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    Preparing for your admission to the Inpatient Unit

    What you might like to bring:

    Nightdresses / Pyjamas

    Dressing gown

    Comfortable indoor clothing

    Indoor footwear

    Spectacles

    Personal toiletries

    Shaving kit or electric razor

    Mobility aids e.g. walking stick

    Small amount of money for personal needs such as purchases from the coffee shop

    Please bring all tablets & medicines you are currently taking (including any complementary or herbal medications) to show to the hospice doctors

    You may also want to bring:

    Books/DVDs/CDs

    Computers, tablets & chargers (free WIFI is available)

    Small articles that will make you feel more at home; e.g. photographs

    A particular interest or hobby that you could continue whilst at the hospice

    Please note we cannot take responsibility for safe keeping or any personal items.

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