FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Occupational Therapy

Gentle, Healthy Exercise
 
Some suggestions for activities in the outdoors
Make a difference

Occupational therapy at St Catherine's Hospice 
£25 could pay for an occupational therapy session to enable a patient to stay as mobile and independent as possible. Donate online today

“The activities and the support of the group have helped me come to terms with my situation and it’s been fun too.” 
Occupational Therapy

Two nurses with a patient in the gardenOccupational therapy is an important element of palliative care.  It enables you to retain optimal levels of independence and a sense of control, wherever possible, in all areas of your life.   We believe that this is important to your well being.

Our aim is to look at the impact of your illness on your lifestyle and to support you in adapting to changes - as and when they happen - and to help you continue your life as normally as possible. 

The Occupational Therapy Technician works with patients, families and carers, both at home and also in the hospice at Crawley

Occupational therapy can help with:

  • managing everyday activities like dressing and bathing
  • anxiety management, fatigue management
  • equipment and adaptations
  • relaxation therapy
  • planning for being cared for at home

We are actively recruiting to fill our occupational therapy vacancies and therefore currently this service is limited.

Providing care and support to people with progressive life-threatening illness and support to their families, friends and carers in Mid Sussex, Crawley, Horsham and South-East Surrey.

St Catherine’s Hospice Ltd. A Company Limited by Guarantee
Registered in England no. 1525404. Registered Office: Malthouse Road, Crawley, W Sussex RH10 6BH. Registered Charity No. 281362


Site maintained by the Boxharry Content Management System