All About Us
Hartlepool and District Hospice exists to ensure people affected by life limiting illness or the death of a loved have the care,comfort and support they need. As the only adult Hospice in the Hartlepool and east Durham areas of the UK, our unique range of services make a vital difference to the lives of thousands of families each year.
The Hospice’s commitment to the people we serve is outlined in our philosophy.
It states:
‘Hartlepool and District Hospice believes that each individual affected by a life limiting illness is unique and has the right to the highest quality of life possible. We offer a range of specialist palliative care and support services to individuals and their families at their time of need.’
Values
In all our work we aim to be:
- Knowledgeable and informed
- Involving and empowering
- Flexible and responsive
- Modern and progressive
- Holistic and equitable
Expectation statement for Patients/Carers
Patients and Carers can expect to be:
- Valued and given time
- Accorded respect, privacy and dignity
- Responded to with empathy, especially when in distress
- Listened to and for communication to be sensitive and honest
- Shown understanding of your individual beliefs, lifestyle and culture.
Find out more about the Hospice
To speak to someone about our philosophy, please contact the Hospice.
Telephone: (01429) 855531