About the charity

The Alexandra Unit is a Specialist Palliative Care unit serving Dumfries & Galloway with some 150,000 residents in a widespread mainly rural community covering 2,400 square miles. It is situated within the Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and provides access to all hospital services, as well as offering a quiet, relaxed atmosphere in a homely environment. The principle aim of the unit is to enhance quality of life on a day-to-day basis. Care is provided by a multi-disciplinary specialist team, encompassing medical, nursing, social work, physiotherapy, psychology, and spiritual care specialties. The unit is bright and airy comprising of eight single bedrooms (with en suite shower and toilet facilities), a common room, outside terrace and ward kitchen. The emphasis is on offering comfort and flexibility in a warm and friendly atmosphere where patients can live as if they were at home whilst receiving specialist care. Unlike many hospital facilities, there is no restriction on visitors and many even stay overnight.