Psychological and Wellbeing Service update

As Farleigh Hospice continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of our community, we are pleased to share the launch of our new Psychological and Wellbeing Service.

This approach brings together emotional, psychological, spiritual and wellbeing support in one place, helping people access the right support at the right time. This service supports Farleigh’s strategic vision to help people Live Well, Stay Well, Die Well. A key principle is early intervention: offering support sooner, so people and their families can get help before challenges feel overwhelming. By focusing on prevention, resilience and wellbeing, we aim to improve quality of life throughout a person’s journey, not only during times of crisis.

The new service reflects our commitment to person-centred care and recognises that emotional wellbeing needs are not determined simply by a person’s situation, whether they are a patient, pre-bereaved or bereaved. Instead, support will be offered based on need and personal circumstances.

Strengthening emotional and wellbeing support for patients and families

At the heart of the new model is a joined-up approach. The Psychological and Wellbeing Service brings together Wellbeing Practitioners, Counsellors, Spiritual Care and Complementary Therapy within one service. Every person referred will receive a consultation and be offered either a wellbeing or counselling pathway, depending on their needs. This means support will be guided by what is most helpful, rather than by referral category.

For some people, counselling will be the most appropriate support, offering a safe and confidential space to explore complex emotions. For others, wellbeing support may be more beneficial, helping them build resilience, develop coping strategies, reconnect with others and improve their quality of life.

New workshops and wellbeing activities planned

A key part of the wellbeing offer will be group-based activities and support. Research and experience show the value of peer support, with many people finding comfort and encouragement from others facing similar challenges. Group sessions can help reduce isolation and build connections.

The wellbeing programme will be strengthened through collaboration with colleagues across Farleigh’s clinical services, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Clinical Nurse Specialist teams. This will help ensure people benefit from a holistic and multidisciplinary approach.

While group support will form the foundation of our wellbeing offer, we understand it will not be right for everyone. Where appropriate, one-to-one emotional support will continue to be available.

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Changes to Farleigh Hospice bereavement services

As part of these changes, we have closed the Yo-Yo Project and Circle bereavement services to bring together our counselling provision into a single bereavement service for relatives and loved ones of people cared for by Farleigh Hospice.

The service is committed to ongoing development. Over the coming months, we will introduce opportunities, including counsellor-led workshops to support parents helping children before and after bereavement. These sessions will provide practical guidance and emotional support for families navigating difficult conversations.

Seated yoga, meditation and relaxation sessions

We are also planning to introduce seated yoga, meditation, sound bath and relaxation sessions. These activities are designed to support emotional health, reduce stress and offer accessible ways to focus on self-care and resilience.

The launch of the Psychological and Wellbeing Service marks an important step for Farleigh Hospice. By bringing together specialist expertise, promoting earlier intervention and broadening support, we aim to create a flexible, responsive service that helps people Live Well, Stay Well, Die Well, while supporting emotional wellbeing, connection and resilience throughout their journey.