Milford Care Centre, which first opened in Limerick under the auspices of The Little Company of Mary in 1923, is currently the sole provider of specialist palliative care services in the Mid West region. In addition to the inpatient unit at Milford Care Centre, there are five specialist palliative care satellite hubs in the community, delivering care near to or in patients’ homes.
Milford Care Centre are now delighted to announce the redevelopment of one of their satellite community hubs on the Quin Road, Ennis, at a time where palliative care needs are being highlighted nationwide during Palliative Care week, which takes place from September 11 to 17.
The community hub, which re-opened following refurbishment earlier this year, supports patients in the Mid West region, improving their accessibility to specialist palliative care services in the community. This hub redevelopment will enable patients and their families with specialist palliative care needs to access services locally in Ennis. The investment, supported by the JP McManus Pro Am fund, and private/community fundraising, brings specialist treatment, advice, and support to people at a local level.
The hub’s consultant-led, multi-disciplinary team works in close collaboration with GPs, public health nurses, hospital consultants, and other community services and care agencies. The redevelopment of the centre shows continuous investment in specialist palliative care services in the Mid West region whose goal is to support the best possible quality of life for the patient and their family – promoting comfort, quality of life, personal autonomy, and rehabilitation.
Milford Care Centre CEO Mary O’Brien expressed her thanks for the generosity of the benefactors who supported the project, saying: “The JP Mc Manus Pro Am, local benefactors, and fundraising support from the people of the Mid West has enabled Milford Care Centre to refurbish this facility, providing care in the community to patients and their families who are under the care of the Specialist Palliative Care Team”.
“Care is delivered in partnership with local health care teams, optimising quality of life or providing end of life care in the community. We are grateful to all for their ongoing support of palliative care services”.
More information on Palliative Care Week can be found at www.thepalliativehub.com
