Inpatient Unit
Our 12-room inpatient unit allows us to focus on your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
Our Inpatient Unit is at St. John’s House in Newry, Co. Down.
Why might you need our inpatient unit?
- You might come here for help with pain or nausea or other problems Once we have helped you as best we can you can go home.
- You may stay here to allow your family to have a break.
- Some people chose to die in our inpatient unit. We help you and your family at this time.
We want you to be comfortable and get the best care.
Facilities
We have 12 single bedrooms on two floors. There are family rooms with a sitting room, bedroom, and shower room. Our gardens are peaceful with tables and seating areas.
Our team includes many roles who work together to care for you and your family.
We focus on your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. We make sure our care is what you and your family need.
Who will you see and how can they help?
Medical Team:
Consultants and Doctors manage your symptoms and explain treatments.
They visit daily.
Pharmacist
The pharmacist will take a history of your medicines on admission and suggest changes to improve your symptoms. They will review your medicines to make sure they are safe and effective. They will explain your medicines to help you manage them.
Nursing
Hospice nurses help manage pain and other symptoms. They provide comfort and listen to your worries. They help you with planning for what is important to you. They support your family and help them understand. They work with other healthcare providers to give you the best care. Their goal is to make you comfortable and improve your quality of life.
Physiotherapist
They will find out what is important to you and what you are finding difficult. They help with your movement, breathing, tiredness, and fitness.
They check your progress and adjust your plan.
Occupational Therapist
They will find out what is important to you and what you are finding difficult. They help with daily activities, seating, posture, and how you are coping with life.
They check your progress and adjust your plan.
Chaplain
Our Chaplains will get to know you, listen to your worries, and offer comfort based on your beliefs. They provide a calm presence and support you in a way that works best for you. They can help your family too.
Social Worker
Our social workers help you in many ways. They listen to your feelings and worries. They give you and your family information and advice. They help with future plans; They help you and your family deal with loss and sadness. They help parents understand what children need. They help children cope with serious illnesses in the family. They assist with family talks about your illness and care needs. They tell you about community resources and financial help. Their goal is to make life better for you and your family.
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