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Harris HospisCare with St Christophers
Registered Charity 1003903 

Home care


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Most people want to maintain their independence and would prefer to stay living in the comfort and security of their own homes whenever they can.

Harris HospisCare at Home nurses work alongside the patient's GP offering symptom control advice and helping patients and families to adjust to their situation.  Out of working hours, nurses are on call for advice and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals. 

It is also possible for patients to be visited during the evening or night hours to make sure that the best help is available at the right time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

This service makes it possible to bring freedom from anxiety to patients and their families with the knowledge that Harris HospisCare is always there to help when needed.

The service is staffed by skilled nurses, doctors, volunteers, a social worker, a welfare officer, as well as a nurse manager and administration staff.

Harris HospisCare cares for over 180 patients at any one time, in the comfort and security of their own homes.  
 
The full range of Harris HospisCare services is available to home care patients.
 
Harris HospisCare at Home
Tel  01689 825755
Fax  01689 892999


If you would like to make a comment or complaint about our services write to:
Barbara Monroe
Chief Executive
St Christopher's Hospice
51-59 Lawrie Park Road
London SE26 6DZ

Outpatient clinics

Out patient clinics are available to patients being looked after at home.  They include appointments to see a consultant, a clinical nurse specialist, social worker, welfare advisor, complementary therapists and other hospice services.

Harris HospisCare Gardens

Day hospice patients enjoy the relaxing surroundings of Harris HospisCare gardens, which include trees, shrubs, fragrant plants, water features and seated areas for quiet contemplation. The garden is beautifully maintained by a team of volunteers.

Day unit


craft Living your life creatively at the end of life can be important in order to gain new experiences and learn new skills. A range of art sessions – both individual and group – are available to patients and carers in all hospice settings such as the Inpatient Unit, the Day Unit, and a variety of community locations such as your own  home and care homes.
 You can engage with artists and therapists in activities that include music, painting, pottery, creative writing, photography and film making. Patients and carers tell us that capturing their life story or experiences through the arts can be a rewarding and meaningful experience.
The artists also run a range of ''Health Promotion'' projects with local community groups such as Primary and Secondary schools, local faith groups and GP surgeries.  These community groups visit the hospice, meet with patients and carers and create artwork together in order to learn about the hospice and the work that we do together. 

A number of community art exhibitions take place annually in order to display the artwork created in all of our sessions for the general public.  A range of complementary therapies such as massage, aromatherapy, relaxation and acupuncture are also delivered by our nurse therapists. All of these sessions are delivered both on the hospice site and also in the home.

Bereavement support

When someone is very ill, everyone in the family is affected. The care provided by Harris HospisCare extends beyond the treatment of physical symptoms to consider the emotional and social needs of patients, families and their friends and carers.

The experienced team consists of a social worker, welfare officer and bereavement co-ordinator. The social worker can help people to deal with the emotional and psychological consequences of someone close to them dying. The welfare officer is available to advise on financial difficulties. We offer a range bereavement support for anyone whose relative or friend was cared for by Harris HospisCare.

Our team of trained Bereavement Service Volunteers brings a variety of experience to our care at the hospice and can visit people in their own homes if needed.

Harris HospisCare organises a Memorial service twice a year, for family and friends to come together to remember their loved ones.
 
The Candle Project for children offers support to children and their families who have not had contact with Harris HospisCare before bereavement.

Every year, near Christmas Day, we hold a Remembrance Tree Service of Dedication at two sites in the South of Bromley when dedicated lights are switched on.  There is an opportunity for people to dedicate a light in remembrance of a loved one.  For further information ring our fundraising department on 01689 825755.

St Christopher's Candle Project


candle group   We have created The Candle Project for bereaved children and young people and as a resource for teachers, parents and care professionals.

 Please click here for further information

Social worker and welfare officer


 welfare  Living with a serious illness can affect every aspect of a patient's life, including relationships. There may be a great many extra strains and stresses at home and in daily life.
How can a social worker help?
It can be helpful to talk about feelings and discuss any concerns with someone not too emotionally or personally close.
A social worker can see patients on their own or with anyone they choose: carers, family members or friends. There may be significant things that a patient wants to say to people close to them. The social worker can help these conversations along and talk about practical planning.
Children and young people may also need help in understanding the illness and the changes it has caused. They may have their own questions, worries and fears. A social worker can advise patients and support them and their children, or grandchildren during the illness and afterwards.
Carers have an important role and might welcome the opportunity to talk over how they are managing and be put in touch with any additional help and resources available.
How can a welfare officer help?
Practical and financial problems can arise when someone is ill. There may be worries about unpaid bills, extra expenses, or reduced income.  Our welfare officer is trained to help maximise income for those under the care of Harris HospisCare.
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