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'Dignity in Caring'

Southern Area Hospice Services is committed to providing a comprehensive Specialist Palliative Care Service to patients with Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease and other terminal illnesses.

Its aim is to enhance the quality of life of patients by responding to their physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and social needs, as well as supporting families and carers, thus enabling each person to live every day as fully as possible.

This care is provided without cost, to patients and their families from across the Southern Health Board 

The areas covered by the Southern Area Hospice Services include: Newry and Mourne, Craigavon, Banbridge, Portadown, Armagh and Dungannon.

According to research, approximately 1 in 3 people in Northern Ireland will contract cancer at some time in their lives and 1 in 4 will die from it.

Care is provided by  highly trained medics & professionals both at the Hospice and in the community through a wide range of services.

Charitable Organisation located in Newry and Mourne

The Hospice provides the  following services/ facilities

• In-patient Unit
• Community Liaison Nurse: Hospice to Home
• Day Hospice Unit
• Out-patient Clinics
• Medical Home Visits
• Physiotherapy
• Bereavement Care
• Patient Helpline (O28 3026 7711)

The Hospice depends on the generosity of the public to help fund their services - if you would like to donate or think you can help in any way please contact the Fundraising Dept on

Tel: 028 3025 1333

Charitable Organisation located in Newry and Mourne

The Hospice receives many letters of appreciation for the care and support  that it offers - the following is just one example :

"My GP referred me and I was given a place to attend the Hospice Day Therapy Centre on Tuesday, which has women and men visiting, all living with a range of cancers.  On my first day, I was hesitant but eventually made my way to the door, I was warmly welcomed by another patient who told me I was in the 'right place' and showed me inside.  In the Hospice Day Therapy Centre, there was a hive of activity, volunteers worked alongside the nusing staff and ranges of activities/ therapies were on offer: hairdressing, beauty, reflexology, physiotherapy and prayer, along with individual counseling and advice.  Everyone is treated respectfully and individually with time for all, without judgment or prejudice.

For me, the Hospice was like a 'Safe Oasis', somewhere to pause, to rest, to regain confidence and learn to live each day with hope and purpose."

P.McK - Newry

HOW YOU CAN HELP...

There are a number of ways in which you can get involved -  from fundraising to becoming a volunteer - please click here to find out more ...

www.southernareahospiceservices.org

"If you have some spare time please consider to become a Hospice volunteer and try different roles, you will get so much satisfaction and a lot of rewards.  You will feel part of a brilliant team and it's a great way to gain experience. Through volunteering, you meet a lot of people and form long-lasting friendships.  My advice to others is not to always take, it is so important to give,  as a little time means so much to others"

Deborah Kennedy, Glen

(Volunteering Fundraiser for 15 years)

Contact Details:

Southern Area Hospice Services

St John's House

Courtney Hill

Newry

Co Down

BT34 2EB

Tel: 028 3026 7711

Charitable Organisation located in Newry and Mourne

Please mention:

The Best of Newry and Mourne

when you contact

Southern Area Hospice Services

located in Newry and Mourne

Thank you