In-Patient care is provided at Somerton House, Belfast where there are five single rooms and four 4 bedded rooms - a total of twenty-one beds.

Patients are admitted to the in-patient unit for a variety of reasons. Some are admitted for the relief of pain or other symptoms and will return home when the problem has been resolved. Sometimes a short stay in Hospice can make a big difference to how a patient is feeling. Others are admitted for respite care to give families and carers a break. Patients may also be admitted during the last few weeks of life when it may be more difficult to provide care at home.

Patients are cared for in a homely and supportive environment. We aim to provide individualised care, focusing not only on the need for physical care and management of pain and other symptoms but also emotional and spiritual support. A high nurse/patient ratio together with specialist medical staff ensures the best possible care. Patients and their families can also receive the attention of social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, chaplains and others.

The in-patient unit is unable to provide long-term care. Every effort is made to enable the patient to return home. Hospice involvement may continue through Day Hospice and the Community Services including out-patient clinic.