FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Who can attend ?
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A. Patients who are part of the Palliative Care Service within the Cork Area.
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Q. How does a patient attend ?
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A. The patient's General Practitioner/Doctor or Hospital Consultant will make the appropriate referral.
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Q. How do I get there ?
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A. Where possible a family member or friend is asked to bring the patient to the Day Care Centre. The Hospital Minibus or volunteer drivers are available for those with transport difficulties and who live within an 8-kilometre radius of the city.
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Q. What are the services available ?
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A. The services are;
- Monitoring of your condition by medical and nursing staff.
- Access to the services of Physiotherapy / Bereavement & Family Support Services / Chaplains.
- Certain minor treatments (that do not require an overnight stay) can be facilitated.
- Mid-day meal and refreshments are provided
- Complementary therapies, e.g. aromatherapy, hand & foot massage
- Hairdressing / beauty therapy
- Companionship – in a friendly relaxing atmosphere
- Creative pastimes such as arts and crafts
- Leisure trips to places of local interest
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Q. Is there a charge for this service ?
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A. This service is provided without charge.
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Q. Can the patient and their family visit the Centre before attending on a regular basis?
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A. Yes, both the patient and their family are encouraged to visit by prior arrangement and will be greeted by a member of staff.
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For further information contact;
Day Care Manager
St Patricks Hospital (Cork) Ltd
Wellington Rd
Cork
+353 (0)21/4501201
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