The Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital is a Specialist Palliative Care Unit and Hospice for patients in South East Dorset and South West Hampshire. The charity, Macmillan Caring Locally, works in partnership with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust to provide the services at the Macmillan Unit and in our community. The unit is supported and funded by Macmillan Caring Locally providing an exceptional standard of care and a homely environment for patients, their families and visitors. The charity also provides nursing and medical equipment to improve patient treatment and comfort.
If you’re living with a terminal illness or caring for someone, we’re here with practical and clinical information, and emotional support.
We’re here for family and friends too – no one is turned away, so please don’t hesitate to call if you need us.
All the support we offer is free and open 8am-6pm Monday to Friday, and 11am-5pm on Saturdays.
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is a charity helping people with life-limiting illnesses and their families across East Dorset.
We promote acceptance, hope and peace of mind, helping people live well through their illness. Lewis-Manning Hospice Care offers a range of important services, which are run by our incredible clinical team.
These free services are:
Day Hospice
Lymphoedema Clinic
Breathlessness Service
Creative Arts & Wellbeing
Bereavement & Family Support
Complementary Therapy
56 Longfleet Road Poole, Dorset BH15 2JD