St Catherine’s day services centre opened at Dormers in Foxon Lane, Caterham in mid April 2009.  The building is owned by Surrey County Council’s social services department who have agreed to let St Catherine’s Hospice run the services on the site.

The eight-room wing has been adapted to provide a day centre to cater for patients in the East Surrey area receiving specialised end of life care.  It gives patients who are being cared for at home the opportunity to meet others at regular day hospice sessions, to share concerns and feelings about their illness in a supportive local environment. 

As the day services continue to develop, patients will be able to take part in creative activities, receive complementary therapies, counselling, spiritual support and advice on welfare issues.  Family members, friends and carers also have access to a range of services, as well as practical and financial advice.

These facilities mean that new and existing patients will have choice over how and where they access their care.

This latest development follows the agreement that St Catherine’s Hospice will extend its end of life services for people in East Surrey.