Banksia can offer the following services to our patients, carers and families.
Home Based Service with 24 hour telephone availability, to discuss concerns patients and carers may have.
Co-ordination of health services for patients living at home and close liaison with their General Practitioners, GP's, and Specialists.
Specialist Palliative Care Nurses who have expertise in controlling symptoms. For example; pain.
Support via trained volunteers. For example; transport and respite in the home.
Liaison with all health services involved in the care of the patient.
Advance Care Planning.
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioners.
Palliative Care Doctor available for consultancy visits at home.
Massage, Art and Music Therapy.
Social work.
Family and children support.
Patient and Carer Support Groups. (children, teenagers and adults)
Liaison and referral to other community services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and council services, such as home help and meals on wheels.
