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The Service we offer

Our service is provided by five staff and over thirty-five voluntary helpers. All staff and volunteers are regularly provided with quality training to complement their existing skills. Everything we provide is free of charge. Our service is confidential, non-judgemental and non-discriminatory.

Homevisits - To help the patient or to give the carers a break our volunteers can offer care and support in the home. We visit, provide a listening ear or maybe help with shopping and other errands. We also take patients on trips and outings if this is appropriate.

Day Care - This takes place at Swaffham Community Hospital on Fridays between 10am and 3pm. We aim to make this a relaxing day for patients - a chance to chat to others, to join in activities and have lunch out whilst carers can have a few hours off to have a short break.

Art & Craft Group - This group, which meets weekly, is for patients. It offers, in a light hearted way, art and craft experiences in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Carers' Support Group - A time for carers to get together, share concerns and enjoy some relaxation. The Group meets twice a month.

Cars with Care - This scheme offers help with hospital visits. Our drivers will take patients to their hospital appointments and support them whilst they are there. Transport can also be arranged to other activities such as Day Care or Art & Craft Group.

Equipment Loan - We have an extensive range of equipment to make patients more comfortable in their own homes.

Headstart - We offer advice on scarves and other headwear to ladies who have hair loss as a result of cancer treatment.

Bereavement Support - We offer individual bereavement support visits and run a bereavement support group.

Reflexology - We are able to offer this service for relaxation and well-being to patients and carers.

Barney the Home Hospice dog keeps an eye on Art & Craft
Barney the Home Hospice dog keeps an eye on Art & Craft.
Outing to Pensthorpe