HOPE & DREAM 10 – SUNDAY, APRIL 7

the patient and their family, communication and bereavement follow up.

Wexford Hospice Homecare was set up in 1991 in response to a need for specialist support and advice for patients with life threatening illnesses who had complex symptoms and who wished to stay in their home or place of care.

At present, the service is provided by seven Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) in Palliative Care, an Occupational therapist and secretarial support 21 hours/ week.

The team is coordinated by a Clinical Nurse Manager and is clinically led by a Palliative Care Consultant based in University Hospital Waterford.

The HSE provides a grant of 30% towards the running costs of the service; the remaining 70% is funded by the generosity of the people of Wexford.

We are proud to say that 100% of voluntary funds raised, go directly to maintain the service.

We are delighted to be partnered with Hope and Dream again this year, the funds raised will allow us to continue to provide the care and support that is so important to our patients and their families.

Wexford Hospice Homecare Committee