Physiotherapy can help you to move around and stay as active and independent as possible. Your physiotherapist will design a programme with you which could involve strengthening your muscles to help you walk or exercise to reduce shortness of breath. Your physiotherapist can also arrange walking aids and other equipment to help your rehabilitation.
Occupational therapy can help you maintain the most important aspects of your lifestyle. By getting to know you, your occupational therapist will find out what activites you consider important and work with you to find ways to achieve them. From cooking and dressing, to attending that special occasion; your occupational therapist will work through your problems and suggest adaptations to help you enjoy life more.
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We offer a range of safe and natural complementary therapies. These do not replace traditional care but many patients have commented on their relaxing qualities and overall benefits. Therapies may include aromatherapy using essential oils and various massage techniques. We introduce new complementary therapies regularly.
Our wide range of services includes complementary therapies such as:
Ask a member of our team for an information sheet outlining the therapies currently offered.
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We can help support you and the people close to you with practical or emotional issues that may be of concern. This sometimes involves helping to arrange support services in your home, or advising on employment or state benefits. We are skilled at listening and helping people express their feelings.
Where possible we will help you directly, or put you in touch with someone who can provide the support you need. If your family and friends need advice or support we will offer our services and suggest options to help them too.
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Some people feel they would like to talk to someone about the deeper, spiritual aspects of life, while others prefer not to. Either way, our chaplain or spiritual advisor will respect your wishes. If you would like to see a representative from your own faith we can arrange this for you.
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Self help and support groups are a great way for you to get to talk to other people in a similar situation to yourself. You can also get practical advice and share your experiences with others. Ask about support groups at the hospice. If we do not have one here we can help you to find one locally, or even help you set one up.
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