South Lanarkshire hospice praised for 'exceptional' patient care in glowing inspection report

dailyrecord.co.uk:

South Lanarkshire’s hospice has been accredited as providing the very highest levels of patient care.In a new report by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, people’s experience of care and the involvement of carers and families at Kilbryde Hospice received the very highest ‘Exceptional’ accolades.Leadership of improvement and change was also classed as exceptional.This followed a two-day unannounced inspection at the East Kilbride-based facility in July this year.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The hospice was awarded two grades of ‘Exceptional’ and a further ‘Good’ rating for the safe delivery of care.Positive feedback was also received on each additional area of inspection.The rating by the independent regulator of hospice care in Scotland, comes at a time when Kilbryde Hospice is now reaching out to more patients than ever across the South Lanarkshire area who are all facing the impact of life-limiting illnesses.Hospice CEO, Gordon McHugh, said: "I am delighted that the incredible hard work of our staff and volunteers has been recognised by Health Improvement Scotland (HIS), and that they have rated our care as ‘Exceptional’."Every day, we dedicate ourselves to supporting the individual needs of our patients and their families.