Palliative Care in Edinburgh

Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre provides palliative care in Edinburgh for adults living with life-limiting neurological conditions and complex care needs.

Palliative care is not limited to the final days of life. It can be introduced earlier in an illness and provided alongside other treatments and care. Its purpose is to help someone live as well as possible while managing symptoms, maintaining comfort and supporting the people close to them.

For someone living with a progressive neurological condition, care needs can change considerably over time. Gilmerton provides 24-hour nursing support alongside personalised palliative care, with planning focused on the person’s wishes, values and individual circumstances.

Life at Gilmerton in Edinburgh

Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre is located at 9 Moredunvale Road in Moredun, Edinburgh. The centre provides care for adults living with neurological conditions and brain injuries, within an environment designed around accessibility, comfort and ongoing support.

For people receiving palliative care, the environment can become particularly important. Gilmerton has private rooms, comfortable lounges and quiet communal areas, giving residents and families options for spending time together. The centre also has family-friendly spaces, accessible gardens, a coffee corner and an activities programme.

Families can remain involved in care and visiting. Our visiting arrangements are flexible, recognising the importance of spending time together when someone is receiving palliative or end-of-life care.

Specialist Care Services Available in Edinburgh

Gilmerton provides specialist neurological care for adults with complex needs. Its services include palliative care, nursing care, neuro rehabilitation and functional therapy.

The centre supports people living with neurological conditions including Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and stroke, as well as adults requiring brain injury rehabilitation. The appropriate combination of care and therapy depends on each person’s clinical needs and circumstances.

This range of services is relevant when palliative needs develop alongside an existing neurological condition. Care can then focus on comfort and quality of life while continuing to recognise the person’s wider physical, emotional and functional needs.

Palliative Care in Edinburgh

Palliative care focuses on quality of life when someone is living with a life-shortening or life-limiting condition. It can include symptom management, emotional support, practical support and planning for future care.

For neurological conditions, symptoms can vary significantly. Someone may experience pain, breathlessness, fatigue, difficulty eating or drinking, reduced mobility or changes in communication.

At Gilmerton, palliative care includes 24-hour nursing support, pain and symptom management, emotional and psychological support and ongoing support for families. Care plans are developed with residents and their loved ones to reflect individual values and preferences.

What Is Local to Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre?

Gilmerton Neurological Care Centre is situated in Moredun in south-east Edinburgh, with local amenities and community facilities nearby. Moredun Library is based on Moredun Park Road and provides accessible facilities, public seating, computers and regular community activities.

The surrounding area also includes Moredun Park and other green spaces across south-east Edinburgh. For families visiting from across the city, Gilmerton’s location provides a connection to the wider Moredun community while remaining within Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council identifies the Moredun area as being around four miles south of the city centre, with road and public transport links towards central Edinburgh.

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Palliative Care in Edinburgh

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