A WARM WELCOME TO LUKASHUSET AN OFFER OF RESPITE, SYMPTOM RELIEF AND HOSPICE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

SANKT LUKAS STIFTELSEN LUKASHUSET

Lukashuset is a part of Sankt Lukas provide symptom relief, support and Stiftelsen located on in respite for every member of the family Hellerup. in order for them to achieve a better balance to their daily lives. Lukashuset opened in November 2015 and is the first place in to Children and young adults from 0 to offer respite, symptom relief and hos- 18+ years of age are welcome with pice care for children and young adults their immediate families, other rela- together with their families. Everyone tions or their close friends. Lukashuset is welcome regardless of their type provides a warm and homely atmos- of family, religion, and which part of phere. Denmark they live in. Accommodation is free of charge and the duration of At Lukashuset, we have room for 4 stay depends on the needs of the indi- families, with each family apartment vidual family. consisting of two connected rooms. The bathroom facilities are shared with When children and young adults suffer the other families. In addition, there from a life-threatening illness the is access to a cosy ’common-room’, a whole family is affected. Therefore, it’s well-equipped kitchen, a lounge-room not only the child or young adult with and a physiotherapy room, as well as the illness who is offered specialised a large bathtub for relaxation. Out- care, but the entire family. side there is a large terrace, a sensory garden with a trampoline and some At Lukashuset, we have a special focus playground equipment. on quality of life and a stay here should WHAT TO BRING The patients’ food is always free of Please bring whatever makes your charge. everyday life easier for you. If you have your own suction machine that you are used to using, you are free to bring it. LAUNDRY ROOM We have a lift in the house. We would We have a laundry room where it is like you to bring medicine for at least possible to wash your own clothes. the first three days and the same ap- plies if you need special care-items. TV/INTERNET Please bring clothes and personal All rooms have a smart TV, and we items. Each family has a locker where provide free Wi-Fi. We also have Play- you can lock up your valuables when Stations and WiiUs. you leave your rooms.

You are welcome to bring your own STAFF bed linen, if you prefer. If not, we can Nurses are present 24 hours a day. provide it here in Lukashuset. On the staff at Lukashuset is an expe- You are also welcome to personalise rienced team of doctors with specialist your rooms, so please feel free to bring training in general practice, palliative pictures or posters. care and paediatrics.

Longer conversations with any of our FOOD doctors can be arranged as required. If you like, you can do your own shop- Lukashuset works in close cooperation ping and cook your own meals in our with the child’s usual hospital depart- shared kitchen, which has a selection ment and medical team. of basic ingredients for everyone to use. Out of consideration for other In addition to doctors and nurses, we users, and for hygiene reasons, it is have a physiotherapist, a pedagogue, important that the shared kitchen is a social worker, a psychologist and always cleaned and tidied after use. a chaplain. We enjoy weekly visits from a professional violinist and from You can also choose to order meals a member of the Danish Hospital from the central kitchen at Sankt Clown’s Association. Lukas Stiftelsen in exchange for a small fee for relatives: breakfast 15 We also have a team of volunteers who DKK, lunch 20 DKK, dinner 25 DKK. help with various daily tasks. The central kitchen has a daily menu and cooks varied and tasty meals. HOW TO FIND US PARKING Lukashuset Parking is available in front of Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen, there is an entrance Bernstorffsvej 20 both from Bernstorffsvej and Tuborgvej 2900 Hellerup and there are plenty of parking spac- T: 39 45 51 10 es. From here walk through the main entrance gate, turn left at the informa- tion desk and walk down the hall until PUBLIC TRANSPORT you see Lukashuset directly in front of • Bus 150S from Kokkedal Station to you. You are also welcome to ask for Nørreport Station. Please get off at Lukashuset at the information desk. the intersection of Lyngbyvejen and Tuborgvej (the stop is called Tuborg- The gate and the building that houses vej). Lukashuset is locked between 9 pm • Bus 21 from Rødovre Station to Hel- and 7 am. Please use the entry phone to lerup Station. Please get off in front Lukashuset at the main entrance. of Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen (the stop is called Sankt Lukas Stiftelsen). Visitors are always welcome, though we

• is an easy 10-min- do expect a certain level of considera- 02/2016 ute walk from Lukashuset. tion for the other families.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU