Coming into hospital

End of Life Care Information for patients, relatives and carers

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A guide to patient and carer administration of subcutaneous medication in palliative care

This instruction guide is to support you in administering subcutaneous medication after observation and assessment of competence by a registered nurse.

Advanced Care Planning: Thinking Ahead

A guide for patient's families and carers

Advanced Care Planning: Thinking Ahead, My Wishes

This leaflet documents my wishes and preferences that are important to me now and in the future.

Specialist Palliative Care Services in York and Scarborough

Information for patients , relatives and carers

Syringe Drivers

Information for patients, relatives and carers

Unlicensed Medicines

Information for patients, relatives and carers

What happens if my heart stops

Information for patients, relatives and carers

When someone may be dying

Care in the last hours or days of life. Information for relatives and friends

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

All wards at York Hospital

Coronary Care at Scarborough Hospital

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.