Three alpacas named Flash, Pickles and Tom visited Weston Hospicecare during a day hospice session. Owners Steve and Sally Baker answered questions posed by patients and offered a chance for…
“It is the highlight of my week” says Weston Hospicecare day patient
Weston Hospicecare’s day services have been branded a ‘godsend’ by a patient who has been visiting weekly since July. Anthony Fowler is being treated for terminal cancer and spoke to…
Weston Hospicecare sister discusses the importance of day hospice services
To coincide with Hospice UK’s Hospice Care Week, Weston Hospicecare will be releasing a series of videos to show how different areas of the hospice come together to deliver health…
Weston Hospicecare patient lauds support offered to sole caring wife
A Weston Hospicecare day patient has praised the support offered to his wife which allows his family to continue a natural relationship. Anthony Fowler, aged 77, visits the hospice to…
Expressive movement therapy provides immense enjoyment for Weston Hospicecare patient
A Weston Hospicecare patient has expressed how much he enjoys taking part in the expressive movement therapy class when he attends the day hospice service. Martyn Brummell, aged 75, attends…
“I leave every week with a smile on my face” says Weston Hospicecare day patient
Weston Hospicecare’s day hospice offers patients who are well enough to be cared for at home an opportunity to seek advice, medical care and company. Patients play games, talk to…
A Spotlight on Bank Nursing: How This Flexible Nursing Career Can Benefit Weston Hospicecare
A quick chat with Alexa-Claire Legg, Bank Nurse at Weston Hospicecare. Since 2015, Alexa-Claire has been working as a bank nurse at Weston Hospicecare, both in our Day Services…
Hospice Care Week 2017: When Words Aren’t Enough: A Spotlight on Expressive Movement Therapy
Since starting work at Weston Hospicecare around two months ago, I’ve heard a lot about Expressive Movement Therapy, a group that is offered as part of our Day Services. Everything…
What a Difference a Day Can Make: Our Day Hospice Offers so Much to so Many
One of the many services we offer here at Weston Hospicecare is Day Hospice. Running every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Day Hospice offers a wide range of activates and patient…