Patient and Family Support at North London Hospice
When someone is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, everyone around them is affected, often in ways they don’t expect. Our Patient and Family Support Services (PAFS) at North London Hospice consists of a multi-disciplinary professional Team of Palliative Care Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers, employed by North London Hospice and work independently of local authorities.
We also offer spiritual care and support, as well as support from our volunteers.
Some of the things we can offer…
- Emotional support for patients and families facing terminal illness
- Practical guidance, information, and advice on psychosocial end-of-life issues
- Assistance in accessing external services, including statutory, voluntary, and charitable organizations
- Support for patients and families in talking to children and planning for their future
- Helping to navigate what needs to happen after someone dies
- Signposting to funeral assistance and planning
- Advocacy to uphold patients’ rights and decision-making
- Social support for advanced care planning, including information on power of attorney and memory work
- Consultation and advice on safeguarding concerns
- Signposting for financial and legal matters including weddings and will-writing
Useful links
Benefits patients may be eligible to claim include:
Financial help for patients under State Pension Age: Personal Independence Payment (PIP): How to claim – GOV.UK
Financial help for patients of State Pension Age or Older: Attendance Allowance: How to claim – GOV.UK
