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 Services provided by Leratong
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The services offered are holistic and provided on the basis of the principle of
“continuum of care” (from initial assessment and admission to end care). They
include a whole range of services such as: material support, medical
treatment, psycho-social services. Services are free and specifically targeting
the members of our communities and within them a special focus is placed on the
following direct beneficiaries: the terminally ill suffering from HIV/Aids and
other chronic diseases, the elderly in need of care.
The services are directed to a very disadvantaged community, unable to access
any other forms of services any where else. The services offered by the
Leratong hospice are articulated around working partnership on the ground with
Home based care teams, local clinics and hospitals. The services are of the
highest professional standards, it is patient-centered, culturally relevant and
sensitive.
The methodology used is recognized by the Hospice Palliative Care Association
of South Africa and incorporates elements of recognized local best practice,
pastoral care and international practices.
The high quality of the services was recognized, amongst others, by MEDUNSA
(Medical University of South Africa) who chose Leratong as a training site for
their medical students to experience palliative care in action.
Services offered:
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Palliative care to persons who are terminally ill and respite care for their
families including pain and symptom control, convalescence and end care (18
beds available)
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Counselling to those infected and affected by HIV / AIDS all patients and
families (including bereavement counselling)
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Co-ordination of 6 home based care teams (15 persons each)
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In- service training and Palliative care experience for medical students and
nurses outside of the hospice (37 staff and regular visitors)
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To involve staff members in the running and decision making of Leratong
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Animation of local NGO forum, participation in HPCA (Hospice Association) and
the Department of Health Hospice forum and awareness-raising in local hospitals
and clinics, community groups, faith based groups, etc.
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