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A high level of care for those with troublesome
palliative care problems, specific care needs or to
support carers. The clinical team of specially trained
nurses, complementary therapists, diversional therapist,
visiting chaplains and visiting consultant in palliative
medicine will work with you to plan care that best suits
your needs. This is achieved in an informal
atmosphere, where recreational and social activities
help.
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A different type of care for those needing a period of
active support without coming to a designated group.
This usually takes the form of planned visits to a
complementary or another member of the clinical team for
some specific treatment, as per individual assessment.
Nursing staff are also available.
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A chance for those living with palliative care diagnosis
to meet with others in a similar situation, to share
experiences and offer mutual support over a cup of tea.
This group is self run with the help of a member of
staff. Speakers on a variety of subjects are invited.
Art and craft activities may be organized.
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Great Oakes recognises the role of other palliative care
providers such as District Nurses, GP's, Community
Hospital Staff, Social Care and Care Home Staff and
other health care professionals working with people in
the Forest of Dean. A Palliative Care Forum
is held monthly. This affords community
nurses and others the opportunity to meet, to share
ideas and to discuss pertinent palliative care issues.
People with specific expertise are invited to speak to
the forum - perhaps a specialist nurse, or a funeral
director, sometimes people who themselves are living
with a serious illness. A similar forum is
held on a more occasional basis that is aimed at a wider
group of health care professionals. The
evening incorporates a speaker from a particular
speciality.
A similar forum is held quarterly that is aimed at a
wider group of health care professionals.
The evening incorporates a speaker from a particular
speciality.
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