Intravenous therapy at hospice

Cancer patients will now be able to receive specialist IV treatment in the comfort of a Worcester (UK) hospice. In a partnership between St Richard’s Hospice and Worcestershire Royal Hospital, more cancer patients will receive specialist intravenous treatments from the charity.

Patients can be seen for intravenous therapies, including infusions for bone pain and blood transfusions.

Worcestershire Royal Hospital matron Glenis Adams said: “We will be able to offer more treatment for patients by transferring care to St Richard’s for those patients who wish to attend the hospice.

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