Referrals

Who can refer

• GPs

• Hospital doctors

• Macmillian nurses 

• District nurses 

• Specialist nurse

Ideally, an assessment will have been made by the hospital palliative care team or the Macmillan Community Team.

How to refer

Referrals to Hospice services (excluding Lymphoedema) should be made by ringing 01977 708868  or can be made on the district-wide referral form, and emailed to referrals.pwh@nhs.net.


If you think it would be helpful for a patient or carer to visit the Hospice prior to referral, we would be happy to show them around our facilities, please call us on  01977 708868 to speak to our Nurse Manager and arrange a suitable time.

Lymphoedema referrals​

Referrals to our Lymphoedema service should be made through our Lymphoedema referral form, and emailed to referrals.pwh@nhs.net
 

Counselling and Listening Service referrals

The Prince of Wales Hospice provides the Counselling and Listening Service for people with connection to the hospice. Please, call 01977 781451 or fill in the online referral form here.

Admissions

Incare referrals are considered each weekday morning. Urgent referrals will be considered on an individual basis based on a number of factors including patient needs and availability of beds.