Who can be referred?

Healthcare professionals may refer any patient to the Hospice with a life-limiting illness (e.g. Cancer, COPD, Heart Failure, Motor Neurone Disease, Dementia).

Referrals are welcomed for patients residing in the Tameside and Glossop area.

Who can refer?

Any healthcare professional such as: GPs, Macmillan Nurses, Hospital teams and professionals, District Nurses, Long Term Condition Teams.

What can patients be referred for?

Services provided at the Hospice are:

• Inpatient Care
• Wellbeing Support
• Dementia Support
• Therapy Support
• Complementary Therapy
• Family Support

How are referrals accepted?

Each referral is assessed individually and discussed at our regular morning meetings (Monday – Friday), where the Hospice team will decide which referrals are more appropriate to which service.

You can download a Word document or a PDF version of our referral form.

All referrals should be emailed to referrals.wwh@nhs.net