Supportive care
Diagnosis of a life-threatening illness can cause a storm in the lives of everyone involved. That is why North Devon Hospice has a dedicated team to help look after the emotional and spiritual welfare of all who are affected.
Day Hospice
Day Hospice plays a vital part in the services we offer, providing a safe and supportive environment for patients, with specialist nurse trained staff and volunteers.
One-to-one support, including the availability of professional counselling, for adults and children
Last year nearly 3,000 sessions were provided by the Supportive Care team, helping patients, carers and the bereaved find their way through difficult life circumstances.
Support groups
Facilitated by trained and experienced staff, these therapeutic groups bring people together to share the challenges of living
with a life threatening illness. Last year 84 group sessions were held with 835 attendances.
Support sessions for patients, families and carers
Look Good, Feel Great (Patients)
To boost morale, on offer is hand/foot massage, manicure, coping with hair loss, hairdressing, facials, and tips on make-up and wearing accessories.
Pamper Day (Carers)
Similar to Look Good, Feel Great, the Pamper Day offers a variety of facials, manicures, hairdressing and more.
Questions & answers (Patients & carers)
Invited professionals discuss topics such as nutrition, managing at home and benefits.
Pastoral and Spiritual Care (Patients, carers and bereaved)
Providing a flexible presence to respond to people as and when the need arises, irrespective of faith.
NEW
It’s Friday drop-in (Patients, carers, & families)
An opportunity to come and relax, meet with others, enjoy the gardens and the art room.
Staying Steady / Relaxation (Patients & carers)
Teaching the art of relaxation, these skills can release and reduce tension, calm the mind, improve physical balance and sleeping
patterns, and improve the ability to deal with stressful situations. Introduced in early 2010, patients, carers and families have already benefited from Staying Steady.
Like all of our services, our emotional and spiritual support is completely free of charge. To find out more, please contact us.