Our Day Service programmes aim to provide a therapeutic environment, enabling patients and carers to have an increased sense of confidence and empowerment to support you in living with your illness.
We are currently running virtual groups via Zoom to support patients and families.
Patient Social Support Group
An 8 week one hour therapeutic programme for patients via the platform Zoom.
Aim – to improve the overall wellbeing of all patients by implementing appropriate and on-going support mechanisms.
Objectives – at the end of the programme participants will have:
- Built relationships through social interaction with peers
- Identified techniques to combat isolation
- Accessed support and information from Hospice staff
- Participated in different activities to enhance their quality of life
- Experienced appropriate support
How to refer – please ask the patient or carer to call our Clinical Advice line on 0117 915 9430
Carers Social Support Group
Aim – to allow carers to connect with others and improve their overall wellbeing through on-going support mechanisms.
Objectives – at the end of the programme participants will have:
- Shared experiences of being a carer and the challenges this can bring
- Built relationships within the group to combat isolation
- Taken time out to focus on self-care
- Participated in different activities to enhance their general wellbeing
How to refer – please ask the patient or carer to call our Clinical Advice line on 0117 915 9430
Virtual Drop In
9-10am every Thursday morning via Zoom.
Aim – to provide a space for support, information, guidance or just a virtual cup of tea and a chat
Sessions are for anyone with a life-limiting illness and / or their carers. They just need to call Day Services on 0117 915 9469 if they would like to attend.
