World-class expertise and compassionate care
HammondCare is passionate about providing unparalleled comfort, supporting the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families and carers.
We offer a range of palliative and supportive care services in acute, sub acute and community settings.
What makes our palliative and supportive care services different?
Care tailored to the unique needs of patients and families
No two situations are the same. That’s why we get to know patients and their families and create a personalised care plan based on their unique needs. This care plan will identify every aspect of the patient’s care to improve their daily physical and emotional comfort.
A multidisciplinary team of healthcare specialists
A dedicated HammondCare team will include all relevant specialist palliative care providers required to meet each patient’s needs. Teams can include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, social workers, art therapists and others with expertise in palliative care.
Latest research and approaches inform care
We are a recognised leader in providing world-class care and innovation in palliative and supportive care. We invest in research and provide education resources to health professionals and the community through the Palliative Centre.
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A variety of locations to suit patient needs
Inpatient units are at Neringah Hospital on Sydney's Upper North Shore, Greenwich Hospital on Sydney's Lower North Shore, and Braeside Hospital in South Western Sydney. Community palliative care services are available within Ryde, Sydney's Upper and Lower North Shore, the Northern Beaches and South Western Sydney.
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How do I make a referral?
All referrals must be from either a GP or specialist and must include:
- the referring practitioner's address
- phone number
- provider number.
If the referral is from a specialist, the patient’s GP details should also be included with the referral. All referrals must be legally valid as outlined in the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS).
Please address your letter of referral to our team. The referral must be received and dated before treatment can start.
Our palliative staff specialists
HammondCare’s palliative care services are led by an experienced and respected team of leaders in the field of palliative and supportive care. This includes leading palliative care medical specialists and researchers striving for excellence in clinical care and better outcomes for patients.
Josephine Clayton
Director of Palliative Care Research & Learning, The Palliative Centre
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Melanie Lovell
Senior Academic, Palliative Care Research & Learning, The Palliative Centre
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Sarah Thompson
Medical Director and Staff Specialist, Neringah Hospital
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Amy Chow
Director of Palliative Care, Braeside Hospital and Palliative Care Research Lead at Braeside Hospital, Palliative Care Research & Learning, The Palliative Centre
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Abigail Franklin
Staff Specialist, Northern Beaches Hospital
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Peter Roach
Staff Specialist, Northern Beaches Community Palliative Care Service
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Mariclaire Francisco
Staff Specialist, Braeside Hospital
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Victor Sze
Staff Specialist, Greenwich Hospital
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Martin Kennedy
Senior Staff Specialist, Community
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Dr Shawna Koh
Staff Specialist, Greenwich Community Palliative Care Service
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Dr Eddy Thientosapol
Staff Specialist, Northern Beaches Hospital
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Philip Macaulay
Staff Specialist
Dr Wei Lee
Senior lecturer in the USYD Northern Clinical School
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