Day Hospice
At any one time the Hospice Community Nurse Specialists care for over
300 patients, of which approximately 100 are attending the Day Hospices.We
have Day Hospices at both of our Bristol locations in Brentry and Knowle.
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What
can it offer?
- Professional
advice and practical help to enable you to lead a life as full and
independent as possible
- Regular
review by specialist staff of your illness and any symptoms
- The
opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences to yourself in
comfortable surroundings with a beautiful garden
- A warm friendly
relaxed atmosphere
- The opportunity to
learn new skills, develop coping strategies and regain your confidence
- Your carer can
have a rest
How will I get there?
- Transport can be
provided if you are unable to provide your own
- Volunteer drivers
can collect you from home
- You should be able
to walk for short distances and get in and out of a car with minimum
assistance
- Walking frames and
sticks are acceptable
- If you need more
help than this please discuss with staff
What will I do there?
- Relax with help from our
complementary therapists
- Play snooker
- Attend woodwork or art and craft classes
- Browse our library of books and tapes
- Enjoy visiting entertainers from time to time
- Have your hair and nails attended to
- Chat with our experienced team of volunteers
- Take part in organized trips, outings or holidays during the year
Professional Services, who is available?
- Nursing team always on hand
- Specialist Doctor visits daily
- Social Work team
- Chaplain
- Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist by appointment
Other hospice services
- In-Patient unit
- Community team
- Hospice at Home
- Lymphoedema care
Referral, who can refer me?
- Family Doctor
- District Nurse
- Health Visitor
- Hospital Specialist
What next?
- Home assessment by our community nurse specialist team
- An invitation for an informal visit (bring a friend or family member if you wish)
If I think it will suit me?
- We are open from 10.00 to 3.00 on 4 days a week at Brentry and 5 days at Knowle
- You will be invited to attend weekly on your chosen day for an agreed period of time
- We will work together on a plan to meet your needs
- Your personal plan will be discussed with you and updated as your needs change
- Please bring any medication your require during the day, your medication remains your responsibility
- Come along and enjoy a companionable day
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