How to be referred
To ensure individuals receive the most appropriate care at the right time, all referrals must be made by a healthcare professional.
This includes GPs, hospital teams, community (district) nurses, or members of our palliative care teams.
If you or someone you care for may benefit from hospice care, please speak to your GP, hospital doctor, nurse, or another healthcare provider. They will be able to assess your needs and, if appropriate, submit a referral to our service on your behalf.
We aim to ensure timely responses to referrals and work closely with other care providers to provide coordinated, high-quality support, whether in our inpatient unit, through Hospice at Home, or via our outpatient and therapy services.
Who can be referred?
Referrals may be appropriate for people who:
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Patients receiving palliative or end of life care
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Family members, including children and young people
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Friends or carers involved in the care journey
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Anyone affected by the death of someone under our care
Our catchment area
Salisbury Hospice covers a wide area across South Wiltshire and neighbouring parts of Hampshire and Dorset.
We serve patients who are registered with GP practices in:
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Salisbury and surrounding villages
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Salisbury Plain (including areas around Durrington and Amesbury)
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Mere and surrounding communities to the west
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Ringwood and nearby villages in the south
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Ludgershall, Tidworth and the eastern border into Hampshire
If you’re unsure whether your location falls within our catchment area, please speak with your GP or healthcare provider.
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Amesbury
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Bishopstrow
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Broad Chalke
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Codford
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Downton
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Fordingbridge
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Larkhill
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Mere
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Pewsey
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Ringwood
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Salisbury
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Shaftesbury
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Shrewton
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Sixpenny Handley
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Tidworth
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Tisbury
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Upavon
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Verwood
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Wilton
Amesbury
Bishopstrow
Broad Chalke
Codford
Downton
Fordingbridge
Larkhill
Mere
Pewsey
Ringwood
Salisbury
Shaftesbury
Shrewton
Sixpenny Handley
Tidworth
Tisbury
Upavon
Verwood
Wilton
Working in partnership
Once a referral is accepted, our teams work collaboratively with:
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GPs and community (district) nursing teams
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Community healthcare providers
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
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Local care agencies and hospices
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Carers and families
This ensures seamless and person-centred care from the moment of referral, whether patients receive support at home, in hospital, or at the hospice.
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