Palliative Care - Tameside & Glossop

Welcome to Tameside and Glossop Community Specialist Palliative Care Service.  This team provides specialist palliative care, advice and support to the people of Tameside and Glossop. The service is open to adults (over 18).

About Our Service

We visit patients in their own home and this includes people who live in nursing and care homes. Our team comprises of Macmillan Nurses who are specialists in pain and symptom control and the palliative care respite team who support patients and their families/carers within their own homes. This team can assist with personal care, respite sits and work alongside the district nurses in the provision of end of life care.

Our Expertise

Every member of our team has received specialist training and education in palliative care. We work closely with general practitioners, district nurses and many other health care professionals in order to provide care for people within their own homes.

How To Use The Service

If you feel you would benefit from our service please discuss this with your GP or district nurse and they can arrange a referral. 

Contact Information

Our team is based at Crickets Lane Clinic - 0161 342 7770

Opening Times

The Macmillan nurses are currently available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Should you wish to speak to one of the Macmillan Nurses the best time to contact the service  is between 9-10am and 4-5pm. Alternatively , please leave a message on the answer phone and we will contact you on our return to the office.

The Palliative respite team are available 8.30am-5pm - Mon-Sun. One member of this team is available to provide a night sit in the patient’s home to provide support to patients and their carers/family when required.