Long Term Conditions

NHS Community Services

They are a team that helps people who are very ill and need special care.
They visit people in their homes or care homes.

Their team includes:

• Nurses
• Physiotherapists (help with movement)
• Occupational therapists (help with daily tasks)
• Therapy technicians

They help people feel better in body, mind, and spirit.
They also support family and carers.

They work with:

• Your GP (doctor)
• District nurses

They give advice on:

• Managing pain and symptoms
• Planning future care
• Helping carers look after the person

Sometimes they help for a short time.
Other times, they stay involved for longer if needed.

They do not take over care.
They support the main carer or key worker.

When they are available:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (not on bank holidays)
Outside these times, please contact your GP or community nurse.

Contact them:
Community Specialist Palliative Care Team
Ward 2, University Hospital of Hartlepool
Holdforth Road, Hartlepool, TS24 9AH
Tel: 01429 622154