Day Care
Day Therapy Unit
The Day Therapy Unit aims to provide support for patients
with advanced illnesses such as Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis
and Motor Neurone disease who are living at home, whilst providing
respite for their full-time carers. General Practitioners, Hospice Doctors, District Nurses and
Social Workers make referrals to the Day Hospice Unit.
The Day Therapy Unit is open Monday to Thursday from 10am
- 3.30pm and is
situated on the ground floor of Southern Area Hospice Services,
adjacent to the newly landscaped gardens.
The Day Therapy Unit team
A dedicated team of staff and volunteers ensure that everyone
gets the most out of their day.
 
The Day Therapy Care team is made up of:
• Sister in Charge
• Nursing Auxiliary
• Physiotherapist
• Reflexologist
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• Social Worker
• Chaplaincy
• Voluntary Staff
• Activities Nurse
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Aim of the Day Therapy Care team
The team aims to enhance the quality of life of patients
by responding to physical, psychological, social and spiritual
needs, thus enabling each person to live every day as fully
as possible.
Activities include:
• Art therapy
• Reflexology
• Beauty therapy
• Aromatherapy
• Music and entertainment
• Craft work
• Manicures
• Group work with the Chaplaincy team
• Hairdressing (available by appointment)
• Red Cross therapeutic care
• Relaxation therapies
What happens
On arrival at Day Therapy Unit, each patient will have a consultation
with the Day Hospice Sister. If required the patient's blood will be checked and
any other necessary
tests carried out. Medication changes, if applicable, will be
suggested to the patient's GP. The out-patient will then be referred to appropriate
members of the team. During the course of the day pre-lunch
drinks will be offered and a three-course lunch is available
from a daily menu.
A number of medical procedures, such as
blood transfusions can be carried out whilst at the Day Therapy
Unit. A Day Procedures Clinic is held on Monday mornings whereby
patients can receive help and advice from the Hospice team
whilst remaining under the medical care of their GP. After
visiting the Day Therapy Unit the patient is given a letter for the GP.
For more information Download
PDF Leaflet “Your Hospice, Day Hospice”
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