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Children's Hospice Care

Summary

Hospice care for children in Barnsley is provided by Rainbows Children's Hospice, which is near Loughborough in Leicestershire. Alternatively the outreach nursing team at Barnsley District General Hospital (BDGH)  provide a palliative care service in the home.A new Hospice service for children in South Yorshire is currently being developed. This is called Bluebell Wood and is being built in Dinnington. 'Hospice in the Home' is available now and referrals can be direct from families or via a doctor or other professional worker.Further information is available by calling 0845 1081579

Eligibility

According to individual circumstances.

Procedure

According to individual circumstances referrals can be made by any professional who is involved but the consultant will always be contacted.In some cases it is possible for families to contact the hospice directly.

Charges/Fees

There are no charges or fees.

Methods Of Payment Available

 

Not applicable

 

Leaflets

 

Leaflets about the outreach nursing team are available via

Barnsley District General Hospital
Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, S75 2EP

 

Owner Officer Contact Details

 

For further information please contact your GP, or alternatively contact Barnsley Hospital on 730000.

 

Opening Times

Not applicable

Helplines

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How the customer can help

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Application form references

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Distribution Points

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Legislation

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Websites

http://www.bluebellwood.org/

http://rainbows.eazytiger.net

Response Times / Next Steps

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Out of Hours Procedure

Not applicable

Additional Notes

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Frequently asked questions

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Last modified on 16/9/2008

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