Open to all those in need of care
St Margaret of Scotland Hospice has touched the lives of thousands of patients with advanced life-limiting illness and complex clinical care needs, their families and friends.
Light Up a Life
Remember a loved one this Christmas by supporting St Margaret of Scotland Hospice with a donation to our Light Up a Life appeal. Thousands of lights will be shining on a Christmas Tree in the grounds of the Hospice from Sunday, 3rd December 2023 at 6:30pm until Saturday, 6th January 2024.
“I hope your time at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice will be as near to being at home as possible. We try to create an atmosphere of comfortable and pleasant surroundings.”
Compassion is our vocation
Our Hospice is a Charity delivering Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care, Symptom Management, Rehabilitative Palliative Care and Hospital-Based Complex Clinic Care
1,800 people
Every year we touch the lives of approximately 1,800 people across our localities
£6 million
More than £6 million needed every year to provide vital Hospice services
55,000
55,000 minutes welcoming patients and families to our Community-based Palliative Care Service
Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of the Hospice workforce!
Told through their stories...
Watch the short film below to learn more about a patient's experience of the hospice.
Scotland’s first and largest Hospice
Since our doors opened in 1950, it's been a privilege to be a part of the patients' journey.
History of the HospiceOur Care
Our approach to providing care is holistic, taking into account the spiritual, physical, psychological and social needs of patients.
In-Patient Care
The Hospice provides two units for in-patient care:
- Specialist Palliative Care – St Joseph’s Ward
- Hospital-Based Complex Clinical Care – Mary Aikenhead Centre
These units provide care for patients with advanced life-limiting conditions requiring assessment and management of complex symptoms. In addition, patients may require support for complex emotional, social and spiritual needs.
To meet these needs, patients will require the input of the specialist multi-professional team.
Patients may be referred to our Hospice following the criteria available in Referral Guidance.
The aim of care is based on the philosophy and Core Values of the Sisters of Charity:
Respect – Compassion – Advocacy – Quality - Justice
To meet these needs, patients will require the input of the specialist multi-professional team.
Patients may be referred to our Hospice following the criteria available in Referral Guidance.
The aim of care is based on the philosophy and Core Values of the Sisters of Charity:
Respect – Compassion – Advocacy – Quality - Justice
Pastoral Care
Our team is always available to offer spiritual care, support and counselling of various kinds, whenever it may be required.
24/7 Telephone Support and Advice
Available to all who may need advice and support – for patients, relatives and professionals
Community-based Palliative Care
Our team is available to offer Specialist advice and support, complementing the care of the patient’s own doctor and other health professionals
Out-Patient Service
Access to Specialist Palliative Care support and advice as well as a range of services provided by our multi-disciplinary team.
Support the Hospice
We value the support of all those who generously help us in so many ways – through regular donations, one-off gifts and volunteering. Please see the links below to find out more about ways in which you can help the Hospice.
Alternatively, please consider making a donation today
Get in touch
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