No appointment needed just call in

Outpatients Information & Resource Clinic

Do you have cancer or a life limiting illness? Are you a relative/carer looking after a patient with a life limiting illness?

Maybe you're on a roller coaster of emotions - anger, disbelief, fear & uncertainty.  Do you not know where to turn?

What can Pendleside Information & Resource Clinic do to help?

• A drop in clinic for patients, carers & relatives (must be 18 years or over)
• No referral needed - just call in
• Qualified staff to answer any questions you may have ,on a one to one basis.
• Psychological support
• Citizen's Advice Bureau offering advice on financial matters,
  housing, employment issues etc.
• Complementary Therapies
• Physiotherapy
• Family Support Co-ordinator offering support to family/carers
• Access to a computer and the internet for those wishing to access
  web-based information.

What does the clinic provide?

• A programme of speakers between 1pm - 2pm.
  Example: Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Doctor etc.
• Relaxation
• Friendship & peer support group 2pm - 3pm
• General advice & information
• One to one support for patients/relatives or carers
• Monthly visit from Regional Motor Neurone Disease Advisor

Where & When?

The drop in clinic is available in the Day Therapy unit at Pendleside Hospice every Wednesday afternoon from 12 noon - 3.30pm. 
No appointment needed just call in.

What about Transport?

You are experiencing difficulty getting to the clinic please contact the hospice day therapy unit.

What does it cost?

All support & care provided at Pendleside is free of charge to anyone who wishes to access the services.

Do I need a referral?

No referral needed just drop in.