About us
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WAVENEY HOSPICE CARE
Registered Charity 1083881
WHAT DO WE DO?
We are a registered charity whose aim is to help anyone in Waveney who needs palliative care and would benefit from day care or care at home.
WHAT IS PALLIATIVE CARE
Palliative care improves the quality of life for patients suffering from illnesses for which there is no cure.
HOME CARE
Waveney Hospice Care funds home care, both day and night for patients who might otherwise be hospitalized. This also can provide respite for their full time carers.
DAY CARE
Waveney Hospice Care funds day care for patients in the Waveney area in All Hallows Hospital, Ditchingham and Beccles Hospital, and it is hoped shortly to commence a scheme in Lowestoft.
Following an initial assessment, the services provided include review of medication, symptom control, physiotherapy, bathing, hairdressing and alternative therapies. Apart from medical and nursing services emotional support is given for both patient and carer. This day care also enables carers to enjoy a break knowing that the patient is receiving care, comfort, refreshment and company. A nourishing lunch is provided together with morning coffee and afternoon tea. To many, their visit to day care is the highlight of the week and provides an opportunity to meet and make friends.
HOW?
These services are available by referral from hospital departments,. GP's, district nurses and Macmillan nurses.
BY WHOM?
Trained nurses and clinicians assisted by fully trained volunteers.
EDUCATION
Waveney Hospice Care funds further training and personal development for professional staff, training for volunteers and education of patients and family carers in palliative care.
WAVENEY HOSPICE CARE NEEDS YOUR HELP
We always need volunteers to help in the day centres i.e. help with serving lunch and refreshments, chatting, playing games, writing letters and also with nursing services. A few hours a month would help a lot, a day a week would be marvelous.
Financial help is always needed, as we rely entirely on donations and fundraising events for our income. You can make a donation, a gift, a bequest, a covenant or a Gift Aid payment or organise a fundraising event. The annual cost for running a day centre is in excess of £30,000 per annum
For further information, please contact:
Elizabeth Rivett, Administrator, 2 Mill Villas, Black Street, Gisleham, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8EJ - Tel/Fax: 01502 743189 - email:
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