GPs, district nurses, paid carers and health and social care staff
in hospitals and care homes can provide palliative care.
When the care is complex or the patient or their
family have multiple problems, these professionals may refer someone to their local hospice or
palliative care team.
Hospices work in partnership with primary and secondary care
colleagues to make sure patients, their family and carers receive the right
care and support.
The team
A full hospice or palliative
care team can include:
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nurses
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doctors
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allied health professionals
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social workers
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chaplains
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counsellors
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complementary therapists.
Volunteers are often an important part of the workforce delivering
hospice care.
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