We offer a range of activities – which can vary in length from 1-hour to a full day programme. You can access nursing, therapy, social and spiritual support from our team of staff and volunteers. You’ll also be able to spend time with other patients and carers who are going through similar experiences and enjoy activities such as art, crafts, exercise and relaxation.
The Wellbeing Centre
The Wellbeing Centre, based at the Hospice, brings together a range of specialised outpatient services and activities for people in our communities. Our aim is to help give you and your carer the best possible quality of life by managing your symptoms, building your confidence and helping you take back control of your lives.
Referral criteria for The Wellbeing Centre
Referrals will be accepted from any health care professional. Patients can be referred to The Wellbeing Centre for the following reasons:
- They have a life limiting or progressive illness
- They or their family or carers would benefit from support to cope with their illness in spiritual, emotional, physical or practical ways
- They live and are registered with a GP within the area covered by the Hospice
- They need signposting, due to financial issues related to their disease
For further information you can contact us on pah.wellbeing@nhs.net
Referral forms for The Wellbeing Centre
Patient’s referral form for The Wellbeing Centre
Carer’s referral form for The Wellbeing Centre
If you’re referred by a healthcare professional, one of our team will contact you to decide which part of the programme best suits the needs of you and your carer.
Monday - Your day, your way
Click to see our 8 week programme, every Monday 10am – 3pm
If you would like to find out more or sign up to the Monday sessions please contact your Hospice nurse or sign up by contacting The Wellbeing Centre at wellbeing@pah.org.uk
Tuesday - Live well, live better
Our Tuesday programme is designed to help you learn about what our Hospice has to offer. The day is split into two parts a rolling education programme in the morning and our afternoon drop in session. Three of the education sessions are specifically aimed at carers, you can bring the person being cared for along too. Click here now to find out more about our rolling programme.
If you would like to find out more or sign up to the Tuesday sessions please contact your Hospice nurse or sign up by contacting The Wellbeing Centre at wellbeing@pah.org.uk
Wednesday - Respite day
On this day we offer respite for carers or for patients that are not able to access traditional day centres due to complexity of needs.
For Hospice patients by referral only.
Thursday - Social group
A volunteer led group gives the opportunity to meet others living with a life limiting illness. We also offer a group exercise session from 10.30 – 12pm.
If you would like to find out more or sign up to the Thursday sessions please contact your Hospice nurse or sign up by contacting The Wellbeing Centre at wellbeing@pah.org.uk
Friday - Move and relax
On Fridays we offer an eight week chair-based exercise programme, with strategies to help improve breathing and reduce anxiety. Every Friday, 11.30am-12.30pm.
If you would like to sign up to the Friday sessions please contact your Hospice nurse or sign up by contacting The Wellbeing Centre at wellbeing@pah.org.uk
