What other facilities do you provide? Expand Accessibility There is disabled access to the building at the front entrance. Accessible toilets can be found at reception. If you have any other special access needs, please tell our staff who will be very happy to assist you. Chapel The Hospice Chapel is located near reception. It is a peaceful, comfortable room available for reflection and for conversation for individuals or small groups. Sitting Rooms We have a range of sitting areas including a TV room with SKY television, a conservatory and a family sitting room for you and your visitors to use as somewhere to relax. We have an indoor activity area for young children and there is an Xbox for the older ones and the grown-ups! Gardens Our hospice gardens are beautiful all the year round and can be used by you and your visitors. We also have an outdoor play area for young children. WiFi Access There is free Wi-Fi provision throughout the Hospice. Please ask a member of staff for the log in details. Information and Support Service There is a range of written information available in the In-Patient Unit for you to take away and read. Please speak to any member of staff if you can’t find the type of information that you need. Smoking We have a no smoking policy which applies to both the building and the grounds. We can supply nicotine patches for in-patients where addiction to nicotine is a problem.
Are food and drinks available? Expand Whne you visit there is a wide choice of food and drinks for you to choose from: The Hospice Café Open from 1pm - 6pm Serves main meals as well as hot and cold drinks and snacks. Wide choice of home cooked food, drinks and snacks including plenty of healthy options. Reception Hot drinks available any time Breakfast can be provided for any visitors who need to stay at the Hospice overnight.
How can I avoid spreading infection? Expand As in any healthcare setting, it is easy to pick up infection when you are staying in the Hospice. Please help us to avoid this by regular hand-washing, using the hand gel which is available at the entrance to the ward and in individual rooms. Please also consider asking any visitors to avoid coming in if they have any signs of infection, especially coughs or tummy upsets.
Who can visit? Expand Your family, carers, friends and children are all welcome. Children should be closely supervised at all times. Sometimes we need to limit the numbers of visitors for clinical reasons. Pets may also visit but you should talk to one of the staff about this first.
When can I visit? Expand Visiting your family and friends at Strathcarron Hospice is very flexible and we do not have fixed hours. However, for patients in the multiple bedded rooms we endeavour to provide some quiet time between 1pm and 2pm to enable patients a short time to rest. We have alternative rooms available for you and your visitors to meet and we have a very flexible and creative approach to getting the balance right for everyone. Please also bear in mind that receiving too many visitors, for too long, can be exhausting and rest time is important for you and them.