Living Well
Living Well is an approach facilitated by St Wilfrid’s Hospice that provides a range of support to empower our patients, their families and the wider community. This helps us to evolve the hospice’s mission for our community to live well at the end of life. This support takes many forms, such as clinical interventions or treatment, education groups, providing social connections and linking with community groups and organisations. This could take place in the Living Well Hub and other areas of the hospice or through external links. Using feedback from personal experience we will continue to focus on person-centred support to inform our future planning.
Please see below for our current Living Well activities. Please contact Dawn Osborne on 01323 434251 for further information.
Welcome to our Living Well Hub
Situated at the hospice, this welcoming space is available for one-to-one patient appointments in our treatment rooms, group activity in our Garden Room and classes and individual therapy appointments in our Gym. These groups and activities are facilitated by the Multi-Disciplinary Team (Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Complementary Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Nursing and Social Workers).
It’s also home to our Community Links network information resource. This is where we display information and leaflets from external organisations that offer a variety of support and activities available in our catchment area.
Linking with community groups and organisations
Through our Community Link Network, we establish connections with groups and organisations that may offer services and activities that could be of interest to our patients, carers and those who have been bereaved.
Timetable at a glance:
| Day | Activity | Time | Room |
| Monday | FAB (Fatigue and Breathlessness) Group | 3pm to 4pm | The Garden Room |
| Tuesday | Hub Drop-in | 2pm to 4pm | The Street Café |
| Tuesday | Carers Group | 2.15pm to 3.30pm | The Garden Room |
| Wednesday | Seated Exercise Group | 11.45am to 12.30pm | The Gym |
| Wednesday | Patient Support Group | 2pm to 4pm | The Garden Room |
| First Wednesday of the month | Tea at Three | 2pm to 4pm | The Street Café |
| Wednesday | Thrive | 10.30am to 11.30am | The Gym |
| Thursday | Living Well Matters | 2pm to 3pm | The Garden Room |
| Friday | Relaxation Group | 2pm to 3pm | Online via Zoom |
Full Timetable
Monday
Fatigue and Breathlessness (FAB) Group - 3-4pm - The Garden Room
A 4-week rolling programme aimed at supporting those struggling with fatigue and/or breathlessness to self-manage their symptoms. The aim is to provide people with a toolkit of strategies to empower them to remain active and independent with everyday activities. Referral only.
Tuesday
Living Well Hub Drop-in - 2-4pm - The Street Café
An opportunity for patients and carers to meet our drop-in team in a relaxed and informal environment. The drop-in offers Nurse-led and Therapy-led clinics and an opportunity to learn about further support in the community. A weekly, sociable event where you can meet other people who may be facing similar issues. Weekly Drop-in.
*Carers group - 2.15-3.30pm - The Garden room* Not currently running - be back soon!
A drop-in carers group that is held once a week in The Garden Room.
This is a support group that is designed to provide a safe and welcoming space for anyone who is caring for a patient known to the hospice, whether they are a family member or friend in their caring role. Weekly drop-in.
Wednesday
Patient Support Group - 2-4pm - The Garden Room
An informal meeting place for individuals known to the Hospice to meet every week for gentle respite. We focus on being welcoming and inspirational in a safe and supportive environment. The group enables patients to discuss what matters to them whilst exploring and sharing their personal experiences. Weekly drop-in.
Seated Exercise Group - 11.45am-12.30pm - The Gym
The aim of the class is to provide weekly exercise to help maintain a current level of mobility, fitness and quality of life. Referral only.
Tea at Three - First Wednesday of every month - 3pm - The Street Café
Tea at Three is an informal support group for anyone who has experienced the bereavement of a loved one. Tea at Three meets at 3pm on the first Wednesday of each month in The Street Café at the hospice. Drop-in.
Thrive - 10.30-11.30am - The Gym
The name is in the title! Thrive. This is an 8-week circuit-based exercise programme aimed at improving function and quality of life. Referral only.
Thursday
Living Well Matters Group - 2-3pm - The Garden Room
This is a 6-week programme which introduces patients to St Wilfrid’s, the services we provide and the members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team you’ll meet along the way. It’s a gentle introduction to the hospice support that patients may need to access during their palliative journey. It is also an opportunity to discuss what support is available in the community from statutory services. Referral only.
Friday
Relaxation Group - 2-3pm - online via Zoom
This weekly group is from the comfort of your own home and is open to patients, carers and those who are bereaved. The group practises various techniques to help with relaxation, including breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness meditations and guided visualisations. This relaxation can assist with breathlessness, anxiety, stress, tension, insomnia and pain as well as improving quality of life and wellbeing. Referral only.
