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Our Inpatient Unit has 15 beds for patients requiring pain and symptom control, emergency respite and end of life care. Patients are referred to us by their GP or consultant and suffer from a range of illnesses, including cancer, Motor Neurone Disease and respiratory diseases. Last year, 87% of our inpatients had Cancer and 13% had non-cancer diseases.

Patients often have complex physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs. Our multi-disciplinary team, including specialist consultants, qualified nurses and therapists work together and strive to address these needs, working closely with a patient's family and carers.

The average length of stay is 22 days – reflecting the complexity of conditions faced by our Medical and Clinical teams.

“When my Dad arrived at St Oswald’s, he’d almost given up on life. Within 24 hours, however, something changed, he’d picked up. The care he received was phenomenal, it was so personal and it made him feel comfortable and content. We couldn’t have asked for better."

To find out more about our Inpatient Ward please download our Pre-admission booklet.  You can also view our online video, via You Tube, to find out more about all of our services.