What we do
St Columba’s Hospice Care provides hospice and end-of-life care for people with incurable illnesses and their families. COVID-19 has changed the way that we all live and work, but the Hospice Team continues to offer our services to those who need it most, no matter where they are across Edinburgh and the Lothians – be that at home, in care settings or at the Hospice.
The health and wellbeing of our patients, families, workforce and hospice community is always our number one priority. From Tuesday 1 March, patients can have an unrestricted number of visitors but due to space, this is limited to four people at a time (children under 12 are not counted in the maximum of four.) All visitors to the wards are required to provide proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test which has been taken no longer that 24 hours before visiting a loved one. If you have not got proof, you will be asked to carry out a test at the Hospice before being permitted to visit a loved one.
If you are displaying any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you are required to be isolating or under quarantine you will not be permitted to visit the Hospice. This applies to all visitors, staff, suppliers and volunteers. Please click on the button below to view our current visiting guidelines.
Please read our latest guidelines before visiting
Our services
We are continuing to offer our community new, flexible and person-centred services, working to ensure we provide care to those who need it the most, where they need it.
We have put services in place that are most vital to our families during COVID-19, following the latest Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland guidelines. We also have a new Access Team, making our services available by phone and online. From making referrals to getting the support that you and your family need, we are there for you.
Expert advice is available to patients, families and health professionals Monday to Friday on Tel: 0131 551 7751 (0900 to 1600)
Our servicesOur services
We are continuing to offer our community new, flexible and person-centred services, working to ensure we provide care to those who need it the most, where they need it.
We have put services in place that are most vital to our families during COVID-19, following the latest Scottish Government and Health Protection Scotland guidelines. We also have a new Access Team, making our services available by phone and online. From making referrals to getting the support that you and your family need, we are there for you.
Expert advice is available to patients, families and health professionals Monday to Friday on Tel: 0131 551 7751 (0900 to 1600)
Our servicesWe support patients and families over the phone and with Virtual Consultations via a secure video call, as well as in person as an outpatient or in your own home where essential.
We use the NHS system Attend Anywhere/Near Me. Information about the system and compatible devices can be found here. Consultations will be pre-arranged by phone with one of our team and full instructions on how to use the system will be provided.
We have launched a Family Support page with resources to help you cope through difficult times. You will find information here for family members, friends and carers, including advice on how to explain incurable illness to children, managing with restrictions on visiting loved ones, how to access support and counselling, and resources on coping with bereavement.
Family SupportCOVID-19 has changed the way that we live, work and fundraise! Your continued support of our new initiatives, through donations and by taking part in any form of fundraising, is hugely appreciated.
85p of every £1 is spent directly on patient care with the other 15p going towards raising the next £1. So, the generosity of our community of supporters directly helps us to maintain our invaluable services for the people of Edinburgh and the Lothians. Thank you very much for your support.
You can donate right now£10 could provide a little box of thoughts to help a child through bereavement.
Donate now£20 could provide one hour of specialist Hospice at Home training for a family carer.
Donate now£35 could pay for one hour of specialist nurse-led pain & symptom control for an outpatient.
Donate now£150 could pay for a day of palliative care education for care home and homeless shelter staff.
Donate nowGift Aid it! If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation could qualify for gift aid and increase its value by 25%.
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I didn’t for one minute think the kind of support I’ve had would ever be in place. People know about the care for patients, but nobody realises what’s available to the people left behind
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I think the word I’d use for the support I’ve received is grateful. This place is brilliant.
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If anyone was in any way unsure about staying at the Hospice, I would say there’s nothing to worry about. Everybody is so friendly and happy: you’re treated like royalty.
Help raise much-needed financial support so we can provide more people with the best hospice care. We have lots of ideas and fun new virtual fundraising events to take part in. Whether you enjoy taking exercise, baking, crafts or quizzes we have something for you!
Find out moreLegacy giving
Leaving a legacy gift to St Columba’s in your Will helps ensure more people receive the very best hospice care available.
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