Wellbeing Support

For patients

How we can help

We’re also here to provide emotional, spiritual and practical support to you and your family in a way that’s meaningful for you.

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Wellbeing Sessions

Open to all those we care for, their families, and carers, our wellbeing sessions can support you to live well.

From fitness and breathlessness, to reflection and relaxation, we have a range of wellbeing sessions designed to support you. We have both online and in-person wellbeing sessions delivered by our Wellbeing Team, specially trained volunteers, and trusted partners at the hospice or in your local area.

Wellbeing Calendar

View a list of our wellbeing sessions, as well as information on how to book.

View Wellbeing Calendar

Meena cares for her husband Dilip and they both attended our exercise classes.

Meena said, “I joined in with the class alongside Dilip who always felt much better after the exercise.” It was the couple’s first time at our hospice, but Meena added, “The hospitality St Catherine’s offers is the best! We were always welcomed so nicely, and it made us feel part of the system. Everyone has been so helpful, and the tea and cake was the cherry on the cake!

Useful Resources

Breathlessness Management

Meditation with Graham

Five Minute Meditation

Seated Tai Chi

Sleeping Better

Our Therapy Team offer fatigue management and advice on sleep hygiene – how you can sleep better.  If you’re struggling to go to sleep and to stay asleep these resources may help you.

The video below, reproduced from the Sleep Council, includes tips on how to prepare for sleep and gives you advice on the things you should avoid as they’re known to prevent sleep.

If you need any further advice about sleeping please contact our Therapy Team who can offer telephone consultations.  Please contact the team on 01293 447307 and leave a message. A member of the team will get back in touch with you.

Useful Downloadable Guides

The Mindful Hand technique

A technique for quick release of tension

An action plan for breathlessness

There are also various leaflets that you can download from the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care website that include some simple breathing exercises.

We want to hear from you!

Want us to offer other support and services? Have ideas on how we could support your needs? We welcome your feedback and suggestions

Contact our Wellbeing Services Team on: wellbeing@stch.org.uk