Referrals and eligibility for professionals

Incare

Eligibility for referral to our specialist palliative care services is based on patient need, not diagnosis. People may be eligible if they:

• are adults (18+) with a life-limiting illness
• have active, progressive and usually advanced disease for which the prognosis is limited and the focus of care is quality of life
• have malignant or non-malignant disease, including patients with cancer, chronic lung or heart disease or a neurological disease, for example motor neurone disease
• have unresolved complex needs that cannot be met by their current health care professionals. These may be physical, psychological, social and emotional
• live in the catchment area for patients is the Five Towns area of Wakefield District. This includes Pontefract, Knottingley, Castleford, Featherstone and Normanton, plus Hemsworth, South Elmsall and South Kirkby. But we also consider referrals from out of region

Lymphoedema

People may be eligible if they live anywhere in the Wakefield District, and have a diagnosis of lymphoedema or chronic oedema.

Wellbeing support

People may be eligible if they:

• are living with a life-limiting or progressive illness, or those who are important to the person experiencing these life-changing events

• would benefit from social, emotional or therapeutic group support

• Aae able to attend sessions in the community or hospice setting

• may be experiencing isolation

• may have frailty, reduced confidence or changes in health

Counselling and bereavement

People may be eligible if they:

• are experiencing emotional distress related to illness or caring responsibilities

• are coping with grief, anticipatory loss or bereavement

• would benefit from one-to-one counselling or listening support

You can refer someone, or people can self-refer. Please click on the button below and fill in the booking form. Alternatively, you can call the Wellbeing Team on 01977 781451.

Once a referral is received:

• Incare referrals are considered each weekday morning.

• Urgent referrals will be considered on an individual basis.

• Each referral is based on a number of factors, including patient needs and availability of beds.

• We may contact you for clarification if needed.