“Mum’s fear eased, and although day by day she was fading, Mum could never say enough about how wonderful the staff were,”
Pravin Patel
We welcome adults of all ages to our modern fully-equipped hospice day service department. With group activities and individual appointments we can help you choose the best options to suit your health needs, lifestyle and circumstances. Services are always free for patients and families.
Sessions available Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm.
You can come to the hospice each week for care and support. We will help you put together a programme of care based on your individual needs including:
We also offer:
Sessions available every Friday, 9am – 12 noon.
You can come and see us to find information about any aspect of your illness or the services available. Carers are welcome too.
Sessions available Monday – Friday, from 10am – 3.30pm.
Our wide range of safe and natural complementary therapies do not replace traditional care, but people often comment on their relaxing qualities and overall benefits. Sessions are open to carers too.
Therapies include: acupuncture, aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki, and relaxation.
For people with breathing difficulties associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
These sessions are available on Monday, from 12.30pm – 3pm.
This eight-week course involves an exercise programme to help you breathe more easily. It also includes presentations from a physiotherapist, medical consultant, specialist nurse and psychologist to help you understand your condition and manage your symptoms.
At the end of the course you can continue to come to the hospice to meet others and exercise on a weekly or monthly basis at a follow up group which meets on Mondays, 11.30am - 1.30pm.
This course runs on alternate Friday afternoons between 1pm - 3pm.
Supported by a British Heart Foundation nurse specialist, this course offers two different groups for you to choose from:
This group takes place on Monday, from 10am – 12 noon and Wednesday, from 10am – 12 noon.
You can create your own artwork using different media, from woodwork to oil paint and water colours. No experience required.
This service can be accessed on Monday – Friday, from 9am – 4pm.
If you normally receive bisphosphonate infusions or blood transfusions in hospital you can have them here at the hospice instead.
During your visit you can also take advantage of our facilities and services including our complementary therapies.
Our chaplain holds a service on Wednesdays at 11am and once a month on a Thursday.
We can also contact a faith leader of your choice.
You can visit one of our specialist doctors in our outpatient clinics for a one-to-one consultation.
Ask your GP, nurse or hospital consultant if they think you could benefit from Marie Curie Hospice day services and whether they will refer you.
For more details about day services call 0127 433 7000 and ask to speak to one of the day services' staff.
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