Specialist Supportive and Palliative Care Team

What

NHS service accepting referrals for people living with progressive life-limiting conditions. The service, open daily from 8.30am to 4.30pm, offers pain and symptom management, end of life care, rapid discharge from hospital, advanced care planning, and support for complex psychological or emotional issues (patient/carer). See website for more information.

Where

Wigan. Team based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, although people are seen at each of the Trust’s sites

Who

Any professional can refer, if patient consent has been obtained. Self referrals also accepted

Available for friends and family

Last updated 24/10/2024 by Cancer Care Map