Symptom control in the late stages of diseases such as cancer, symptoms such as pain, vomiting or breathlessness can be very distressing and sometimes difficult to control at home. In the Hospice, these symptoms can be assessed by staff experienced in dealing with advanced disease and a number of therapies used to alleviate them. Medication can be assessed by the specialist team and alterations monitored for effectiveness.

Respite Care caring for somebody with a life-limiting illness is both physically and emotionally exhausting. There are times when a carer needs a short break from the task of caring full-time either to recharge their batteries or because the carer requires care himself. Under these circumstances, patients can be admitted to the Hospice for an agreed period of time. Sometimes the carer will continue to provide care for the patient