Care in Your Home for Children & Young People | Keech Hospice
Our care and support
For children and young people
Care in your home
Care at home
Most of our patients choose to be cared for in the comfort of their own home and we are here to help you do that wherever possible.
Through our specialist community services team and our 24-hour telephone Care Advice Line, we ensure, that your child can receive vital care and advice where you need it most.
What to expect
When we receive your referral, we will call you to arrange for one of our team to visit you at home.
During this conversation, we will review their medications, discuss any symptoms your child may be experiencing, talk to family, friends and carers if they’re around, and make a plan for your child’s care with you.
The team will also be involved in liaising with other agencies involved in your child’s care, and giving advice and information relating to the child’s condition, their care or social welfare.
Our 24-hour care advice line offers access to coordinators and qualified nurses for advice, reassurance, and personalised practical support whenever you need it.
Your care journey is unique, and at Keech Hospice, we’re dedicated to ensuring that your family feel supported every step of the way.
Community Services
The care offered by our Children’s Symptom Management Service varies according to each individual family’s needs and is provided both virtually and in person.
This support may include
Symptom management
Administering mediation, treatment or therapies
Providing practical and emotional support to the whole family
Accompanying the family on hospital appointments
Liaising with other agencies involved in your child’s care
Giving advice and information about your child’s care or social welfare
End of life care
Looking for support for your child or a young person
Looking for help or support for your child or a loved one, with a life-limiting condition, we are here to offer FREE medical, physical, practical and emotional care and support for them. We’d love to hear from you.
Call us
Call our FREE Children’s Care Advice Line anytime on 0800 0356 497
Refer a loved one
Just complete a simple referral form and our team will be in touch to discuss how we can support.
Refer
Speak with your care provider
Talk with your care provider to discuss a possible referral to Keech Hospice
Support for carers and families
We also offer a range of supportive groups, courses and activities to all members of the community, to provide a supportive and friendly atmosphere to explore your experiences as a family and friendship group.
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For us Keech is more than just medical care; it’s a lifeline, giving us joy, comfort, and a community that truly care
When Breanna’s mum reached out through a self-referral, we were able to put in place the support the family needed.
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