Hospice Services in Somerset
Our mission is to ensure specialist palliative care is available for those who need it across Somerset. The hospice is committed to improving the provisions of services across Somerset.
At St Margaret’s Hospice, we’re here to support everyone impacted by a life-limiting illness. Whether you’re a patient, carer, healthcare professional, or family member, we’ve gathered a range of resources, guidance, and educational programmes to help you navigate this journey with confidence and compassion.
Our mission is to ensure specialist palliative care is available for those who need it across Somerset. The hospice is committed to improving the provisions of services across Somerset.
Guidance on using oral/buccal medication for symptom control for people caring for a person for whom recovery is uncertain, or who is in the end of their life.
A training pack for carers and relatives being trained to give subcutaneous injections for symptom control. This should be used alongside the one-to-one training provided by your nurse.
An educational video supporting people who are at risk of developing lymphoedema after treatment for cancer.
Cellulitis is a skin infection causing redness, swelling, pain, and warmth, often accompanied by fever and nausea, and is more common in individuals with lymphoedema.
Scabies is a highly contagious, itchy skin infection caused by mites, spread through close contact or shared belongings. It can be treated with prescribed creams or lotions.
Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is a highly contagious virus causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain.
MRSA is a bacteria that can cause infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems, and is treated with antibiotics or decolonization measures if necessary.
To minimize infection risks at home, clean regularly, wash hands frequently, especially after handling waste or food, and maintain hygiene in high-risk areas like kitchens and bathrooms.