For support during out of hours, if you have a GP in West Sussex
The End of Life Care Hub is a nurse led, 24 hours a day, telephone coordination service that has been set up for patients in the Coastal West Sussex area and is a collaboration between the Hospices of Coastal West Sussex and the NHS.
Provided that you are registered with the service this will be discussed with you upon referral to St Wilfrid’s Hospice you will be able to contact the End of Life Care Hub (also known as Echo) and can call the following number:
End of Life Care Hub: ECHO Phone 0300 3737111 (Option 1 then Option 3)
Email sc-tr.echocws@nhs.net
The Echo service will have access to your records so that they can provide advice and support over the telephone for you or your loved ones. It aims to put you in touch with services that can support patients who may be in the last year of life.
For support during out of hours, if you have a GP in Hampshire
Patients with GPs in Hampshire please contact your community nurse team between 8am to 8pm or call 111 for assistance if the call is urgent.
If you still have a concern the hospice has a nurse specialist available on the telephone from 9am to 5pm. Please call 01243 775302 and ask for the community team.