Supportive and Palliative Care Service
The Supportive and Palliative Care Service consists of the Hospital Specialist Palliative Care Team, the Emergency Department End of Life Team, Mount Gould End of Life beds with Marie Curie nursing support and the End of Life Education Team.
The service provides symptom control, psychological support, advance care planning, and facilitates coordinated transfers to patients’ preferred places of care across West Devon, Plymouth, and South-East Cornwall.
The service is provided by a multidisciplinary team with recognised training in Palliative Care or specifically related areas. The service provides care to:
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Patients admitted for investigations and diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
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Patients with advanced incurable disease admitted for the management of uncontrolled symptoms and disease related conditions.
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Patients with complex terminal care issues.
Services provided include:
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A rapid response to all referrals with assessment and management of symptoms
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Psychological, social, emotional and spiritual support.
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Clinical assessment for admission to St Luke’s Hospice and other hospices within the Peninsula.
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Complex Terminal Care / Care of the dying when problems arise.
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Education and provision of information to healthcare professionals and provision of staff support, advice and an objective view point on ethical dilemmas.
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Transfers to Mt Gould End of Life beds
Mount Gould Hospital – End of Life Beds
Mount Gould Hospital hosts two wards (Skylark and Kingfisher), currently providing 10 dedicated end-of-life care beds. Supported by Marie Curie, palliative CNSs, and specialist medical oversight, these units offer calm, dignified care environments. with personalised and compassionate care.
End of Life Education Team
The 2 End of Life Educators support the delivery of high-quality EOL education across University Hospitals Plymouth (UHP).
