Day Hospice

Patients

The South Bucks Hospice aims to offer people with advanced cancer or life limiting-illness the highest quality of physical, psychological and social care in an environment which reflects their special needs.  The Hospice also provides support for carers and a bereavement service.

The South Bucks Hospice has ten years experience of caring for people with terminal illness. We recognise that some patients are not bed-bound and the treatment they need can be controlled by themselves or their carers.

Who can attend?

We accept anyone with a life-limiting illness, chronic illness or cancer.

We offer respite for the carers from the everyday constant care.

How do patients get referred to The South Bucks Hospice?

We operate an open referrals system, which means that patients can be referred by families, friends, carers or doctors.  In fact, they can refer themselves if they wish. The Hospice is open to everyone - there is no means testing and we are non-racial and non-denominational.  One of our nursing staff will assess the patient either in their own home or at the Hospice prior to attending.

Services available at the Day Hospice include:

• Aromatherapy
• Reflexology
• Reiki
• Relaxation class   
• Yoga
• Physiotherapy
• Counselling
• Art Group
• Music therapy
• Lymphoedema clinic

All services are available to patients carers and the bereaved.  Qualified nurses are also available each day for advice and support.  Patients can attend for the day or as an outpatient.  We also offer advice and support over the telephone.  The Hospice is open Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

Transport

Volunteer drivers are available to transport patients 3 days a week who live within the South Bucks area.

Do patients have to pay?

We are a registered charity and no there is no charge for our services.
 

Volunteers

Many of the staff are volunteers at The South Bucks Hospice.  Many help with the day to day running of the Hospice including patient care.  All our complementary therapists are volunteers.

Once a month there is an informal meeting for all volunteers who work at the Hospice and everyone is welcome.  Opportunities available:

• Reception duties
• Making drinks
• Helping in kitchen
• Serving meals
• Assistance with patient care
• Gardening
• DIY
• Driving