Jane Gibbins

Jul 1, 2024 | spcare.bmj.com | Suzanne Tween |Roger Smith |Charlotte Chamberlain |Jane Gibbins

AbstractObjectives Hospices provide a range of services including inpatient units (IPUs) and care in people’s homes. 40 000–50 000 patients use IPUs in the UK per year. Little published data exist on IPU models. This paper explores the structure and funding of IPU across the Southwest (SW) of England (population 5.6 million), alongside impact of COVID-19. Methods An electronic survey of all 13 IPUs. Data collated, tabulated and compared with national commissioning guidance.

May 1, 2024 | spcare.bmj.com | Roger Smith |Charlotte Chamberlain |Jane Gibbins |Suzanne Tween

AbstractObjectives Acute hospital specialist palliative care teams (SPCTs) improve patient care and reduce length of stay. UK guidance recommends SPCTs provide face-to-face assessments 7 days a week and offer 24-hour telephone advice. Little published data exist on SPCT staffing models. This paper aims to explore team structure, funding and impact of COVID-19 on SPCTs across the South West (SW) of England (population of nearly six million).