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The specialist palliative care and support from the team at Tapping House is provided in a beautiful tranquil setting, where we offer a helping hand to patients and their loved ones at a difficult time in their lives.
“The extraordinary loving care and unwavering support the team at Tapping House showed to my wife Sarah and continue to provide to families every day is truly impeccable. It’s the expertise and thoughtful care that provoke a feeling of gratitude in all those who have been supported by the Hospice. “
Giulio Codacci-Pisanelli, Family Member
At the Dr. Hugh Ford Inpatient Unit, we’re here to provide compassionate palliative support and care for patients facing a life-shortening illness.
When you’re with us, whether for end-of-life care or for help to manage troubling symptoms, you and your loved ones will meet our caring team of professionals and volunteers. We’re all here to help with anything you need – whether that’s practical support, emotional care, or simply someone to share a friendly chat with. There’s no strict routine; we want you to feel at home. Our on-site kitchen prepares meals and snacks and we’re happy to cater to any special dietary needs.
The specialist palliative care and support from the team at Tapping House is truly impeccable and ultimately the hospice provides a beautiful setting, nursing and a helping hand to patients and loved ones at a difficult moment in their lives.
Our nurse led unit features nine en suite bedrooms so you can feel comfortable during your stay. Each room is equipped with a TV, WiFi and lovely views of our gardens, making it a peaceful space to rest.
We don’t have any set times – your family and friends are welcome to come by whenever you need them and can stay overnight if you would like them to. Pets are also welcome.
We provide support and care to patients with a wide range of symptoms associated with a life-shortening illness, as well as their families and loved ones. We offer access to complementary therapies, spiritual, emotional and psychological support, family support, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy to help you manage your symptoms and provide comfort during your time with us. A volunteer can help with activities such as helping a patient to write letters or create memory boxes.
Our dedicated inpatient team provides outstanding nursing and medical care, along with emotional and psychological support. We also offer access to complementary therapies, family support, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy to help you manage your symptoms and provide comfort during your time with us. If you are being discharged home or to another care setting (such as a care home) after your stay with us, we work closely with your GP, community nurses, and other healthcare professionals to make sure you receive seamless care.
We understand that sharing information is vital for your care, but rest assured, we handle it with the utmost confidentiality. Our team members share information only on a ‘need-to-know’ basis and only with those directly involved in your care. Your privacy is a top priority, and we’ll only share details with your consent.
If you’d like to be referred to our Hospice, just speak to your doctor or healthcare professional. We’ll arrange to visit you at home or in the hospital before your admission to make sure we understand your needs and can plan your care effectively. Our focus is on care at the end of life or short-term admissions for symptom management, where the average length of stay is two to four weeks.
At the Hospice, we don’t have a ‘cardiac arrest team’ because it’s uncommon for patients receiving hospice care to undergo cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Patients typically have significant underlying health issues, which makes the chances of a successful outcome from CPR very low.
We’re proud to offer all our care free of charge to you and your loved ones, thanks to partial funding from the NHS
and the incredible generosity of our local community.
