Forest Holme Hospice Charity
Charity number: 1038021
Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk
Description:
Are you lucky enough never to have heard of us? We often hear that even people who have lived in Poole their whole lives, haven't heard of Forest Holme Hospice, but with 1 in 3 people suffering from cancer at some point, we need to make sure that we continue to be here to help.
Hidden away in the centre of Poole, Forest Holme Hospice is a centre of excellence in the care of those with life limiting illnesses. Forest Holme is part of the Oncology Department of Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and provides specialist end of life care to patients in Poole, Wimborne and the Purbecks.
Our teams provide care in the home, inpatient care at the hospice, support for patients within Poole Hospital together with a full range of therapies and treatments. This care extends beyond physical treatment of symptoms; we consider the emotional, psychological, spiritual and social needs of our patients, their families, children and carers.
We provide end of life care and support to more than 1600 people each year, and we don't just look after people with cancer; our expertise extends to other life -limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, heart disease and respiratory illness.
All of our services are free of charge, and Forest Holme Hospice Charity has to raise an extra £1million pounds over the next two years to ensure no cuts are made to these essential services.