About North Devon Hospice
North Devon Hospice cares for local people affected by life-threatening illnesses. This includes providing care for patients and support for their loved ones.
We recognise that our patients and their families not only experience physical symptoms, but also have social, emotional and spiritual needs. We are here for all the family.
We care for people in a number of different ways, completely free of charge. Most patients start their journey with us with a visit from one of our Community Nurses. They are here to provide expert care in the home as well as offer emotional, spiritual and practical support to the whole family.
We also have an extensive Day Hospice facility where patients can come and spend the day with us. As well as socialising with other people in a similar situation, patients have a lovely lunch, can enjoy our art room and chat to a nurse about any problems they may be having.
All our patients and their main carer can enjoy Complementary Therapies at the hospice. We offer massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, acupuncture and healing. These therapies can help to relieve stress and tension during what is a very difficult time.
In 2005 we opened our brand new bedded unit. This means that when a patient's symptoms become too complex to be treated at home, they can be admitted to the hospice for 24-hour care. In most cases, we are able to treat a patient's symptoms and allow them to continue their journey through their illness at home. When patients die at the hospice, we are able to offer them and their families the most comfortable surroundings to say meaningful goodbyes.
All of our work is underpinned by a commitment to looking after the emotional and spiritual well being of everyone affected by a person's illness. The range of help offered by our highly trained emotional and spiritual support team includes one-to-one counselling for adults and children, group support, spiritual support, bereavement support, self-help techniques and healing.
In order to provide these essential services, we have to raise over £3m every year. We are indebted to the people of North Devon who continuously support our work through kind donations of money, goods, services or time. If you would like to support our work please click here to see how you can help.