We offer specialist advice and support both on symptom control and the total care of patients with any life-limiting illness. The care we provide is patient centred, whilst understanding and caring for the needs of family / carers and other healthcare professionals.
We are an advisory service, which works in conjunction with the referring team but does not take over the patient's care completely. We see patients from any directorate and offer both in-patient and out-patient care.
We work in conjunction with the patient's medical team and can be involved at any stage in the patient's illness from the time of diagnosis onwards. Our involvement is targeted at patient and family centred care, concentrating on working with the patient to achieve the very best quality of life and to support them and their family.
Care we provide
- Symptom control
- Psychological support for patients and families/carers
- End of life care
- Future care planning
- Advice and support for healthcare professionals caring for patients with a life-limiting illness
Helpful links
Universal form of treatment options
Universal Form of Treatment Options (UFTO)
Palliative care and Hospice Services
- Arthur Rank Hospice (opens in a new tab)
- St. Nicholas Hospice (opens in a new tab)
- St Johns Hospice (opens in a new tab)
- Garden House Hospice (opens in a new tab)
- Hospice Information (opens in a new tab)
Cancer Services
- Macmillan Cancer Support (opens in a new tab)
- Marie Curie (opens in a new tab)
- Wallace Cancer Care (opens in a new tab)
Non-malignant Diseases
- British Lung Foundation (opens in a new tab)
- British Heart Foundation (opens in a new tab)
- Sue Ryder Care (opens in a new tab)
Financial and Social Support
- Department of Work and Pensions - Benefits and Services (opens in a new tab)
- Cambridge & District Citizens Advice Bureau (opens in a new tab)
