How we can support you
Caring for someone with a life-limiting illness or supporting a family member can be emotionally and practically challenging. At Farleigh Hospice, we are here to provide practical and emotional support in ways that suit your needs and at your own pace.
Our Family Support Service works in the community, visiting people in their own homes, as well as at the hospice.
Support is tailored to your individual needs and can include:
- Information about life-limiting illnesses and the impact on you and your family
- Counselling and emotional support
- Advocacy and practical support, including housing, funeral planning, and future care planning
- Signposting to financial and welfare advice
- Support over the phone, via video, or in person
- Support one-to-one, as a couple, family, or in a group session
- Specialist self-management courses for carers and family members
- Opportunities to access peer support with people in similar situations
For more information, or to access support, call our clinical advice line on 01245 455478 and ask for the Family Support Service, or email [email protected].
Patient and carer social drop-in group
This group provides a welcoming space for informal peer support, connection, and a bit of fun.
Patients and carers known to Farleigh Hospice are warmly invited to attend. You can enjoy a cuppa, chat, play cards or board games, and most importantly, feel less alone.
- When: Every Wednesday, 11:00am–12:30pm
- Where: Lantern Suite, Farleigh Hospice, Broomfield
- Facilitators: Wellbeing Volunteers
- Booking: No need to book – just drop in!
Carers Group
If your loved one has a life-limiting illness, our Carers Group may be for you. It provides a safe, non-judgmental space to meet other carers, share experiences, and learn strategies to support your wellbeing.
Topics include self-care, managing emotions, connecting with others, and preparing for end-of-life conversations.
- Duration: Weekly sessions, 2.5 hours
- Participants: Typically six per group
- Facilitators: Two Family Support Team members
- Booking: Contact [email protected] or call 01245 455478
Walk and Talk Groups (Chelmsford and Maldon)
Our Walk and Talk Groups provide peer support in a welcoming, outdoor setting. These gentle walks are an opportunity to connect with others and talk about challenges while enjoying physical activity.
- Chelmsford: 2nd and 4th Monday, 10:30am–12:00pm, Tower Gardens Car Park, CM1 2PL
- Maldon: 2nd and 4th Friday, 2:00pm–3:30pm, Promenade Park, by Mrs Salisbury’s kiosk
Supported by Family Support Team members and volunteers. Dogs on leads are welcome. No need to book – just come along.
Farleigh Helpers
Farleigh Helpers provides telephone support and befriending for anyone in the community who needs someone to talk to, including people who are ill, lonely, isolated, bereaved, or just in need of a friendly conversation. Helpers offer regular friendly calls to listen, converse and signpost to useful information if needed. You can arrange a weekly chat of up to 30 minutes or get in touch as the need arises.
The service runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, and is open to people of all ages and circumstances. You do not need a connection to Farleigh Hospice to use this service.
How to contact Farleigh Helpers:
- Self-referral: Click here to refer yourself or somebody else
- Phone: 01245 933800
- Email: [email protected]
Accessing support
If you would like to get in touch with the Family Support Service, you can reach us by:
- Phone: 01245 455478
- Email: [email protected]
We can offer help at the hospice, out in the community, or in your own home – wherever feels most comfortable for you and your family.
Accessing support
We can offer help at the hospice, out in the community, or in your own home – wherever feels most comfortable for you and your family.