Emergency preparedness with Dr Beverley Lee

Episode 8 - With your host Melanie Cohen 28th January 2025
 

Summary

In this episode of The Family Carer Podcast we’re joined by Dr Beverley Lee, a consultant in palliative care at Forest Holme Hospice in Poole. 

Melanie and Beverley discuss the role of the hospice and how that evolves as a person's care needs change, the steps that families should take to prepare for emergencies, the holistic therapies and the expert services that are available through the hospice. 

Forest Holmes' vision is that every adult in our community affected by a potentially life-limiting illness has equal access to the support and services they need, whenever and wherever they are, in order to enhance their quality of life through clinical excellence, exceptional service and compassionate care.

What you will learn

• How the role of the hospice evolves as a person's care needs change and what families should expect during these transitions
• The steps families should take to prepare for emergencies
•  Holistic therapies and expert services that are available through the hospice and how they contribute to overall well-being?
• Advice on how to live well, even in the face of serious illness?

Handy Links

• http://www.forestholmehospice.org.uk/
• Events and Challenges -  https://forestholmehospice.org.uk/how-to-support-us/events/

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Melanie Cohen

I am the Managing Director of Bluebird Care Bournemouth and Poole, and the reason I get out of bed every day is my passion for helping people care for their loved ones. I do this by leading a team of care experts to deliver bespoke, compassionate, and responsive care services—the kind of care we would want for our own families. 💙