Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Specialist Palliative Care Team - Bridgend & West Vale
Disabled Access: Yes
Website: http://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/services/specialist-palliative-care/
Summary
Palliative care is an approach that focuses on a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs and to prevent and relieve the physical symptoms (such as pain), decreased function, anxiety and stress that often accompany a serious illness. Palliative care also involves helping patients and family members with planning for future needs, coordinating care and working through sometimes difficult discussions.
How to access the service:
1. Referral via GP / Health Professional
A referral can be made to the service by a GP or other health professional.
How to contact the service:
Members of the public can contact the following for general enquiries:
- Y Bwthyn Newydd Reception: 01656 752003 or 01656 752004 between 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
- For Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays and between 4.00pm and 9.00am weekdays, please ring the Princess of Wales Hospital Switchboard: 01656 752752
- Y Bwthyn Newydd Inpatient Ward: 01656 752003
Is this service available in Welsh?: The Health Board welcomes correspondence and telephone calls in Welsh or English. The website can also be translated into Welsh by clicking 'Cymraeg' on the desired webpage.
Last Updated: 06 March 2024 11:42 by NHS 111 Wales