FWC Service Offerings
- We offer our services to anyone in need of adult hospice, palliative and frail care, irrespective of their social, cultural, spiritual or religious points of view or standing.
Life Limiting condition with a Prognosis of 6 months or less if the disease runs
Specialised medical care that focuses on providing patient relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness no matter the diagnosis or stage of the disease.
People who no longer have the ability to care for themselves on a daily basis and wont be able to do so for the rest of their lives.
Planned or emergency temporary care provided to caregivers, providing planned short-term and time-limited breaks for families
Palliative care focused training courses available.
Enabling seniors to socialize and enjoy planned activities in a group setting in a safe space.
- On site grief and spiritual counselling available for patients and family members
All Pre-assessments are done at FWC Hospice and coordinated by the Nurse Manager.
Eligible patients can collect their diabetes, hypertension, ARVs and other chronic medication for free once they are registered on the Centralised Chronic Medication Dispensing and Distribution programme (or CCMDD).
Daily exercises
Recreational activities
Activities focusing on sense-stimulation
Community participation is encouraged through the volunteer programme.
Hospitals Nearby
– Helen Joseph Hospital
– Rahima Moosa
– Netcare Garden City Hospital
– Life Flora Hospital
– Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre
– Netcare Milpark Hospital
– Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
– Netcare Park Lane Hospital
– Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
– Netcare Rosebank Hospital
OPEN 24 HOURS
Visiting hours – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:
Monday to Sunday: Between 11:00 – 15:00
30 minutes in designated Patient Area
Only two visitors allowed per patient
We regret No Children
