Do I have to pay? How much does it cost? How much does our care cost? Trinity is a charity and all of our care is completely free of charge. Expand Sometimes people ask us how much it costs for care. Trinity is a charity and you do not have to pay for any care or service you receive as a patient at Trinity. All of our care is free for patients and their carers, family members and friends. We receive around 25% of the £16 million it costs to run the hospice every year from the NHS. The rest we raised through fundraising and our charity shops.
Do I need any special skills to become a volunteer? More about what skills you might need in order to volunteer at Trinity Expand For most roles you don't need any special skills to apply to be a volunteer. If specific skills, experience or qualifications are needed we will provide details in our volunteer role profiles.
Do you have private health insurance? This help sheet explains more about why Trinity collects private health insurance information and what we do with this information. Expand This help sheet explains more about why Trinity collects private health insurance information and what we do with this information. Download the help sheet about private health insurance
Does Trinity just care for people with cancer? Expand Trinity does not just care for people with cancer. Last year, 45% of the patients we cared for did not have a cancer diagnosis. At Trinity we care for people with all sorts of illnesses, including people with heart, lung, liver or kidney conditions or illnesses such as motor neurone disease.
Fluids at the end of life This leaflet answers some frequently asked questions about fluids and the use of artificial hydration (fluids given by a drip) in advanced illness. Expand This leaflet answers some frequently asked questions about fluids and the use of artificial hydration (fluids given by a drip) in advanced illness. Download our fluids at the end of life leaflet We can send hard copies of this leaflet to healthcare professionals and other local partners for free. Click here to place your order.
Giving as-required injections for pain and symptom control in the community This booklet provides information and guidance for carers who have are giving as-required injections for pain and symptom control in the community. Expand Sometimes relatives can be taught how to give injections to ensure comfort and control pain and other symptoms. This is similar to giving oral pain relief/other oral medication but the route of giving has changed as the patient is no longer able to swallow. This booklet provides information and guidance for carers who have are giving as-required injections for pain and symptom control in the community. Download the leaflet about giving as-required injections for pain and symptom control in the community We can send hard copies of this leaflet to healthcare professionals and other local partners for free. Click here to place your order.
Handheld fan Expand These videos have been developed for patients under the care of Royal Trinity Hospice. Please be aware that all techniques demonstrated should be used as a guide only. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak with your healthcare team or a member of Royal Trinity Hospice staff. If you have not been advised by our team, please speak with your own medical team before participating in these exercises. If you are currently a patient of Royal Trinity Hospice and have any questions or concerns about the videos below, or what you have been advised to do, please contact the Trinity Physiotherapy team on 020 7787 1029.
Helping you understand and cope with breathlessness This leaflet explains the causes and symptoms of breathlessness and gives general advice on how to cope with, and manage, your condition. Expand This leaflet explains the causes and symptoms of breathlessness and gives general advice on how to cope with, and manage, your condition. Download the leaflet on breathlessness We can send hard copies of this leaflet to healthcare professionals and other local partners for free. Click here to place your order.
How do I get admitted to the inpatient unit? Expand Usually a referral will be made for admission either by your community nurse, GP or if you are in hospital, by the hospital palliative care team. The referral is then reviewed by a team of nurses and doctors at Trinity. Often there are a number of people waiting to be admitted and the team will look at each referral on a daily basis when deciding who gets admitted on any one day. We do accept referrals from patients and/or their family or friends. When we receive such referrals we will ask your permission to get information from your GP and/or hospital doctor so that we are sure Trinity is the right place for you to be cared for.
How do I get to Trinity? Expand If you are able, we ask you to make your own way to Trinity. If you require transport, our staff can advise about eligibility for subsidised taxi travel and help you to apply. If you have difficulty accessing public transport, or have poor mobility, we can provide transport in our minibus, subject to availability. Please contact us and we will be happy to help.
How long will I stay at Trinity? Expand People are often worried that an admission to Trinity means they are imminently dying. Sometimes this will be the case but often it is not and around half of our patients will be discharged back home or to an alternative place of care. Trinity is not a long term place of care. Your length of stay will depend on your symptoms and how long it takes for us to have your symptoms better controlled. We will often start talking to you about discharge a number of days before it happens so that we can help ensure it is a safe as possible and we have addressed as many of your needs as we can before you return home. Should you need to stay for a prolonged period of time however, Trinity is here to ensure you get the care you need for as long as necessary.
How we use your personal information This leaflet provides information about what personal data we store, and how this is processed. Expand This leaflet provides information about what personal data we store, and how this is processed. Download your personal information guide
Improve your wellbeing with Complementary Therapy Leaflet for Royal Trinity Hospice Complementary Therapies Expand Information for patients, families and friends on the range of complementary therapies available for free here at Trinity. Our leaflet is available to download here
Lasting Power of Attorney Would you like to appoint somebody to make health care and/or financial decisions on your behalf, should you lack the capacity to make these decisions for yourself in the future? If so, you need to consider setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Expand Would you like to appoint somebody to make health care and/or financial decisions on your behalf, should you lack the capacity to make these decisions for yourself in the future? If so, you need to consider setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney. Read more about Lasting Power of Attorney or download the same information in a leaflet about Lasting Power of Attorney We can send hard copies of this leaflet to healthcare professionals and other local partners for free. Click here to place your order.
Living Well and Outpatient Services Expand Brand new support service launched May 2023 providing patients and those close to them a range of free classes, and group activities aimed to support and enhance day to day living. Download the leaflet Living Well and Outpatient Services