Leader in providing and supporting specialist palliative care in the greater Drakenstein disctict.
Drakenstein Palliative Hospice was started in May 1991 by a group of volunteers in response to the need for compassionate professional clinical care and support to patients living with a life-threatening illness in the Drakenstein district.
We employ Palliative Care trained professional nurses and social workers, a part-time palliative doctor and supervised, trained home-based caregivers.
We provide a free care service to an average of 220 patients per month as well as a pre-negotiated paid home-care service.
The services we provide
All our care is provided using a holistic palliative care approach with a sensitivity to cultural and spiritual preferences.
SPECIALISED MEDICAL & NURSING CARE
We provide specialised medical care employing a clinical approach to active symptom management that positively influences the course of illness.
PSYCHOSOCIAL & SPIRITUAL CARE
We provide professional counselling and emotional support to patients and their families. Facilitating quality of life during the dying process into the bereavement period.
PHYSICAL CARE
We provide physical nursing care, information and resources to enable patients to live actively and in comfort.
HOME BASED CARE
We provide care, expertise and equipment to enable patients to remain in their own homes.
