.jpg "Volunteer and patient in Day Hospice") The Day Hospices based at Knowle and Brentry, offer a structured day for patients, who normally attend for one day each week. Our aim is to provide:-
- - Professional advice and practical help to enable the patient to lead as full and independent a life as possible
- - Monitoring of symptom control
- - Access to specialist medical and nursing input, social work, chaplain, physiotherapy and occupational therapy team
- - The opportunity to meet other people with similar experiences
- - The opportunity to learn new skills, develop coping strategies and regain lost confidence
- a respite for the carers
- - Transport by volunteer drivers to patients who are able to walk for short distances and get in and out of a car with minimal assistance
- - Complementary therapies such as reflexology, acupuncture and aromatherapy are offered by volunteer therapists
- - Diversional activities such as art classes and craft activities
- - Hairdressing and beauty therapies
- - Organised trips and outings
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Patients and families 
