Our team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants are here to support you to stay as independent as possible while living with a palliative diagnosis.
We focus on helping you maintain function, improve comfort, and work towards what matters most to you.
How we support you
Our therapists aim to improve quality of life by:
- Working towards personal goals that matter to you
- Minimising the effects of illness or its treatment
- Helping to relieve distressing symptoms
- Providing rehabilitation, education and advice
- Supporting you to maintain independence for as long as possible
What we can help with
We can support you with:
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Managing complex symptoms such as fatigue and anxiety
- Advice and techniques to help with breathlessness
- Improving comfort and positioning
- Assessing equipment needs to support independence and daily living
- Finding ways to stay active and engaged in everyday life
Our team works closely with other Farleigh Hospice professionals to ensure your care is coordinated, safe and tailored to your needs.
Where we can see you
We offer flexible support depending on your needs. Our therapy team can see you:
- As an outpatient in our fully equipped gym at the hospice in Chelmsford
- On our Inpatient Unit
- In your own home
We will assess your individual needs and provide support that is right for you.
Therapy-led groups
We also offer a range of therapy-led groups to support wellbeing and symptom management, including:
- Relax and Breathe
- Seated Exercise Group
How to access support
For more information or to discuss support, please contact:
Advice Line: 01245 455478
Email: [email protected]
Resources
Falls – staying steady and safe
We have designed two leaflets to let you know about some of the preventative measures that can be taken to reduce your risk of falls during your stay in the Inpatient Unit and at home.
Download a copy of the leaflets below
Staying steady and safe in the Inpatient Unit
Staying steady and safe at home
Managing breathlessness
A quick guide on techniques you can use to manage breathlessness.
Managing breathlessness leaflet