Ward T2 - The Willows

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Hello, my name is Matthew Butler. I'm Clinical Lead for End of Life Care here at C. I'm delighted to present Ward T – The Willows, our new dedicated end of life care ward.

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It’s important to think about who would be suited to come to The Willows. These are patients often in their last days or weeks of life, and it would be their choice.

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Some patients would like to stay on their home ward with their parent teams, whereas others would prefer to move to an area with a private space, with the calm and peace and quiet that they so often desire at the end of life.

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Patients could also come here whilst waiting for discharge or transfer, for example to their own home, to a hospice, or to a care home.

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Care on the ward is led by dedicated nursing teams, with support from the specialist palliative care team.

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On Ward T2, The Willows, we’ve created an environment that is calmer, quieter, and more supportive for our patients and relatives.

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Our rooms have been specially designed with commissioned artwork, dimmed lighting, and softer furnishings.

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We have recliner chairs, which can be used by our patients if able, or by their relatives.

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We’re able to support relatives, friends, or carers to visit 24 hours a day.

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Our focus here is on calmness, support, and quiet for those in the last days of their life.