In-Patient Unit

In-Patient Unit

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice has 18 beds on its In-patient Unit (IPU). There are 10 single rooms, of which seven are en suite, and also two are four-bedded bays.  Where possible patients are given a choice of the accommodation they would prefer, priority is always given to ensure that the dignity and privacy of our patients is maintained at all times.   If a single room is not available the patient will be offered one as soon as possible, this is usually within a few days. Each room is equipped with a television, telephone and a CD player can also be made available

The IPU is well equipped with modern facilities to care for patients who require high nursing and medical needs, for example, there is a wonderful Jacuzzi bath which is very popular with patients, a ceiling hoist system to aid the moving and handling of patients and also a walk-in sit-in shower area.

There is bright and spacious sitting room with a Coffee Shop which is open seven days a week 10am – 4pm offering light snacks and refreshments for families and staff as well as the patients, should they wish to use it.  There is also an inner courtyard area to be enjoyed and spacious gardens surround the Hospice.

The IPU has a higher than average nurse patient ratio and this is reflected in the amount of time spent on nursing care for each individual patient.  There is also a team of Doctors who provide 24 hour care for the patients and a large multi-disciplinary team, comprising of many specialities such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counselling, Chaplain and Complementary Therapy.

The IPU maintains a very high level of hygiene and cleanliness and this is down to our very dedicated housekeeping team, who do everything they can to ensure the IPU is extremely clean and meets all the necessary hygiene standards required.