"I consider myself lucky to have had their support"

My husband was referred by local hospice to the community nursing team when discharged home for end of life care at home ,following severe haemorrhage from stomach following diagnosis of cancer .

The care received made my life as my husband's carer much easier .

He looked forward to their visits .

He was visited weekly to check if there were any problems , and nurses liaised with his GP if there was a problem ( much easier than me trying to speak to GP ). 

I was always able to contact them if I had any concerns .

When his condition deteriorated and I called, the team appeared with under an hour to put in a syringe driver and catheterise him .

Having direct access to the team made the situation far less stressful. 

I consider myself lucky to have had their support ( a long journey of 8 months ).