The Redbridge Specialist Palliative Care Team works closely with health and social care professionals working in primary care such as GPs, district nurses and social workers.

We provide specialist knowledge and advice to support patients, 18 years and over, who have progressive and life limiting conditions. This may include holistic assessment, complex symptom management, psychological support and advice on maximising quality of life. We also support those who may be caring for a family member with a life limiting condition, offering advice and information on the other services that are available.

Not all patients with a progressive, life-threatening illness will require intervention from the Rebridge Specialist Palliative Care Team. Different levels of support are offered which include telephone advice and one-off assessments to support other professionals in a patient's management. Some patients may require several visits to manage complex symptoms and psychological support and when stable will be discharged, while others may require ongoing support. Primary healthcare teams, which includes the GP and the District Nursing Service, will remain the primary point of contact for all patients.

Our service supports and promotes good end of life care across NELFT and in nursing homes within Redbridge from our end of life facilitator. We support training for the primary healthcare teams which enables them to build on their knowledge, skill, and confidence in providing palliative care.

How to contact us

Telephone: 0300 300 1901

E-mail: nem-tr.redbridgespct@nhs.net 

Address:
Community Care Advice Centre
Aldborough Road North
Newbury Park
Ilford
IG2 7SR

The service is Monday to Sunday 9am – 5pm.  

Out of hours: please contact your District Nurse on 020 8554 9172 or call St Francis Hospice 01708 758643

Referral Details

Referrals will be accepted from GPs and health professionals using the service referral form emailed directly to service.