The Day Hospice based at Brentry, offers 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
