History
Strathcarron Hospice – A Brief History
Strathcarron Hospice opened its doors in 1981. The objective was -
Care was offered to the first in-patient in April 1981: the former home of the owner of Carrongrove Paper Mill, Fankerton, Denny, was converted to provide care space for, at the beginning, up to 9 patients. The objective is to address as thoroughly as possible the needs of patients and their families, whether these be physical, social, emotional, psychological or spiritual. The in-patient unit is now capable of accommodating up to 24 patients at any given time. The policy of the Hospice is to admit patients to the ward for a specific and therefore time-limited purpose. If a patient’s needs stabilise, the Hospice liaises with all the parties involved to pursue other forms of care.
In every year since it opened, there has been a substantial expansion in the facilities of the Hospice. In the early 1980s the Hospice opened its doors to its first day-patient, and this facility has expanded so that today, up to 25 day patients can be accommodated on each weekday. Patients are brought in from throughout the region we serve; they receive nursing care and are offered a medical consultation, and have numerous opportunities for other forms of therapy too. In addition, patients meet and talk with each other – all of which helps in facing the challenges arising from a life-threatening illness.
The Home Care service also started in the 1980s, and continues to develop. A team of 7 specially trained nurses operate throughout our area, acting as a link between the Hospice and patients in their homes, in careful liaison with other professionals involved in care.
In every year since it opened, there has been a substantial expansion in the facilities of the Hospice. In the early 1980s the Hospice opened its doors to its first day-
The Home Care service also started in the 1980s, and continues to develop. A team of 7 specially trained nurses operate throughout our area, acting as a link between the Hospice and patients in their homes, in careful liaison with other professionals involved in care.
