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"The wonderful care and support for my Father and myself"

About: Bunbury Hospital / South West Palliative Care Service

(as a carer),

My Father had cancer and came to live with me, i contacted Bunbury Pallative Care and they came to visit my Father, they were very caring and supportive to both my Father and myself as it's a very difficult time when looking after someone who needs special care. I could not have looked after my Father at home if i did not have their support and help.

I was given a walker and shower chair with a hand held adjustment for the shower the very next day after the first visit plus i was given bandages for bed sores and anything else that was required for my dad's needs.

Also just being able to talk to someone who understands what you are going through and the best ways to deal with health issues that happen as we are not nurses and we do need that support. Without the Pallative Team we could not look after our loved ones at home and i think it is very important to have these wonderful  caring team to help

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Response from Ceri Elliott, Director of Nursing & Midwifery, Bunbury Hospital, WACHS South West 10 months ago
Ceri Elliott
Director of Nursing & Midwifery, Bunbury Hospital,
WACHS South West
Submitted on 19/06/2023 at 11:26 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 11:29 AM


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Dear marchrj88

Thankyou for sharing your experience with our Community Palliative Care Team and the support that they have been able to give you at this difficult time. I am heartened to hear that they were able to ensure that all your loved one's and your needs were able to be catered for and that you felt supported and heard. Being able to talk with someone who understands is very important and I am glad that they were able to provide this.

I will ensure that your feedback is shared with the team as they will be glad to hear that you felt cared for and understood

Kind regards

Ceri Elliott

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