Angus Palliative Care - Symptom Control Clinic

Individuals who attend the centre remain under the care of their own GP and consultant / cancer specialist however they also have the opportunity to consult with one of our doctors who attend daily.

We assess symptoms and then provide advice to the patient and their primary care team regarding management to improve control of these. Our doctors and nurses can also refer to other professionals for their input : for example, this could be the dietician, occupational and physiotherapists, chaplain, dentist, speech and language therapist or other.

Consultations can currently be carried out at the Macmillan Centre, Stracathro, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Strathmore Palliative Day Service in Forfar on Wednesdays as well as at home and in the community hospitals if required.

Who is in the team?

The multidisciplinary team includes specialist doctors in Palliative Medicine, nurses, an occupational therapist and access to physiotherapy, chaplain and dietician. The team is also well supported by volunteers.

How can you be referred?

You can be referred by your General Practitioner, District Nurse, Hospital Specialist, or Community Macmillan Nurse.

What happens after you have been referred?

We will telephone you with an appointment to attend the Symptom Control Clinic in your area if available however from time to time you may be offered an appointment within another area due to availability. This will be discussed with you and transport can be arranged if this is an issue. Home visits and community hospital visits can be arranged where required.

What happens when you attend the Symptom Control Clinic?

Specialist medical and nursing staff are present to assist with the symptoms associated with cancer or other life-limiting illnesses
Access to diagnostic tests and to interventions, which find out more about and help with these symptoms
We can provide Blood tests, X-rays, intravenous drips, and blood transfusions. Minor medical and nursing procedures.
Information about other services, which may be available to people with life-limiting illnesses, including advice about financial help in the form of Macmillan Cancer Support, Disabled Living allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA)
Support and the opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses with specialist medical and nursing staff

Transport

We encourage people to make use of their own transport to day care where possible.

Volunteer transport can be arranged if required.

Medication

Please bring any medication you may require with you during your attendance.

Contact Us

Telephone 01356 665014 (24 hour answer machine available)