Wellbeing Support

The focus of our Wellbeing service is on providing physical, emotional and psychological support to adults aged 18 years and over, who are living with a life-limiting illness in the last 12 months of their life.

Guided by experienced healthcare professionals, including nurses and complementary therapists, we offer personalised one to-one and group sessions designed to help patients live as well as possible, for as long as possible.

Our team work together with patients through a person-centred, holistic approach we identify person-specific goals helping people towards achieving their individual aspirations.

By listening we can also guide patients and their carers to access other services, both at the Hospice and the wider community.

WELLBEING SERVICES

Our Wellbeing team provides a range of services assisting patients in effectively managing their symptoms. This support includes education and practical advice, access to activity therapy and peer support.

Be Active – Exercise together and have fun!

Keeping Active – through indoor and outdoor activities supporting mobility and strength through light exercise and a taste of different ways to keep active and remain independent.

Be You – Making time for you!

Taking time to be in the moment through mindfulness, relaxation and making space for your wellbeing. We offer support and guidance on self-care, eating well, sleeping well, symptom control, lifestyle and body image.

Hosted in The Hive, a safe, supported and accessible environment at Willow Wood Hospice, Be Active and Be You groups sessions run for a period of 8 weeks.

Be Informed – A hive of information 

Empowerment through knowledge – a drop-in information hub for patients, those who support them, and professionals seeking advice and guidance. From help with referrals to other Hospice services to help with advice on financial or social matters, and directing individuals to other community services.

Held in the main Hospice, Be Informed is held on an informal drop-in basis.

COMPLEMENTARY SERVICES

Patients can access to up to six complementary therapy sessions, including Reiki, massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. We also offer sessions to carers.

The Wellbeing Support team’s core hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

HOW TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES

Referrals to our Wellbeing service can be made by a GP or another healthcare professional.

You can also refer yourself by calling the Hospice on 0161 330 1100 and asking to speak to a member of the Wellbeing team, or by completing our referral form (download a Word document or a PDF version) and emailing it to referrals.wwh@nhs.net

We care for everyone, regardless of gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or diagnosis and we are proud to be recognised as a ‘Homeless Friendly’ hospice.

For our latest Wellbeing Support leaflet, you can browse a digital version by clicking below or click here to download a printable version.

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