Health Minister Ryan Park joined State MP for Auburn, Lynda Voltz (pictured), to tour the new 10-bed unit which has been specially designed to meet the physical, social, cultural, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients, their families and carers and ensure they feel safe, welcomed and comfortable throughout their stay.
“The facility has been designed to ensure patients receive the care they need in a calming, non- clinical home-like environment,” Mr Park said.
For carers there are dedicated spaces, meeting rooms and beds in patients’ rooms so they can be nearby their loved ones in their final days.
Ms Voltz said supporting patients, families and carers who needed palliative care in their hour of need was really important.
“This unit was established in response to the growing demand in our local community for palliative care, and I am really proud to see how it has been tailored to needs of local patients and families and their carers,” she said.
Feedback from patients and their loved ones has been extremely positive, with praise for the new unit.
The family of Bill Nix, who recently passed away, has extended their gratitude to staff.
“Thank you so much for taking good care of our Bill (and us) in his final days,” the Nix family said.
“Your kindness, care and support helped us through a very difficult time, and we will be forever grateful there is a place like Auburn Hospital’s palliative care unit which is so welcoming and comfortable during these times.”
‘Beds for family’ in palliative care unit
THE new Supportive and Palliative Care Unit at Auburn Hospital, is bringing better support to those being treated for life-limiting illness or requiring end-of-life care.
