The Outreach Hospice services have been developed in partnership with County Durham NHS Primary Care Trust, Sedgefield and Durham Dales localities, to bring hospice services closer to those who would benefit from them.
These localities are very rural in nature and cover a large area. It was found to be difficult for patients to access services available in Bishop Auckland from some areas particularly in winter.
With the help of the PCT, who provide the accommodation and other local services, the Hospice was able to put together teams of professionals and volunteers who bring the mixture of Hospice services into the community hospitals.
Butterwick offers a wide range of services through the Outreach centres to both patients and their families free of charge.
Our Outreach services are held at the following community hospitals:
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Sedgefield Community Hospital hosts the Outreach service every Tuesday and currently accommodates 14 patients. Tel: 01740 626630.
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Weardale Community Hospital in Stanhope hosts the Outreach service every Thursday and currently accommodates 10 patients. Tel: 01388 528233.
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Richardson Hospital in Barnard Castle hosts the Outreach service every Monday and currently accommodates 10 patients. Tel: 01833 696500.
For more information about the services provided you can contact the Hospitals involved or the Nurse Manager at Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland on 01388 603003 email paulawood@butterwick.org.uk
