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Allowing my mother a good death at home

Posted By Jillo

"Allowing my mother a good death at home"

About: Dumfries & Galloway Community Services / District Nursing Dumfries & Galloway Community Services / STARS (Short Term Assessment Reablement Service)

(as a relative),

At a time when my mum required a package of care to remain at home STARS supported her in the interim.When her condition became palliative they were able to increase their input. The support workers were so respectful,maintaining her dignity at all times and ensuring she was at the centre of their care. The support allowed me to take time for myself (5 minutes for a shower).They supported me as well as mum.

I know that STARS are a reablement team but they were there to ensure the highest level of care was given to mum.

Out of Hours nurses and Marie Curie also provided much needed support during the last days of mums life.
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Response from Wendy Barron, Short Term Assessment and Reablement Service (STARS), Short Term Assessment and Reablement Service (STARS), NHS Dumfries and Galloway 4 years ago
Wendy Barron
Short Term Assessment and Reablement Service (STARS), Short Term Assessment and Reablement Service (STARS),
NHS Dumfries and Galloway

Submitted on 10/02/2020 at 17:55
Published on Care Opinion on 11/02/2020 at 10:21

Dear Jillo

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your positive experience during very difficult times. I will be sure to let the team know your positive feedback about their approach and standards of support to your mother and yourself as her daughter and carer. I trust you are able to access any support necessary to help you cope with the loss of your mother however please get in touch if you need some advice on how to access this. Tel 01387 241500. kind regards

Wendy

Wendy Barron

Service Manager

STARS

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