The staff of the Outpatient Service in St Francis Hospice are committed to providing high quality care in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
Treatments include:
- Complementary therapy
- Lymphoedema therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Therapeutic programme (for more information, see below)
For more information on the therapies above, please see our Services section.
While you are at your Outpatient appointment, you may also see your Community Palliative Care Team doctor or nurse for review if this is arranged in advance. You can also ask for an appointment to meet with a Chaplain or Social Worker.
Patients attending the Outpatient Service are always seen at their given appointment time to avoid any waiting. Most treatments take between 45-60 minutes. You should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Certain treatments may require removing some clothing but this is discussed before the treatment.
Transport to and from appointments is available if you need it. You can have a family member or friend attend with you.
Referral to the Outpatient Service
You can be referred to the Outpatient Service by your Community Palliative Care Team for one or or more of the services provided in the Outpatient Services.