Physiotherapy  

The Macmillan Physiotherapist works as part of the Hospice Multi Disciplinary Team. Their aim is to maintain or restore physical well being. Minimise effects of disease or treatment and achieve maximum potential and maintain quality of life. They offer out patient appointments and also work in Day Therapy, In-patients and in the local community.

They work along side the patient to help identify realistic goals and use a problem solving approach to enable them to be achieved.
Treatment can be preventative, restorative and supportive
They use a variety of treatments / interventions including:

• Exercises to increase mobility and strength.
• Passive Movements to maintain joint range and relieve discomfort.
• Strategies for improving functional activities such as climbing stairs or getting in / out of a chair.
• Clearing chest secretions and breathing exercises.
• Helping with pain relief by for example using positioning, TNS and acupuncture.
• Teaching patients how to manage swollen limbs.
• Advising on manual handling issues.
• Helping to arrange safe discharge home.
• Post-operative breast surgery clinic.

Referrals

Referrals will be accepted from any health professional, patient relative or carer. Referrals can be made directly by contacting the Hospice Physiotherapy Department, Mon to Fri, 8.30am to 4.30pm.  When referrals are received from a patient, their carers or relatives, contact will always be made (with the patients consent) with the patients General Practitioner and any other relevant Health Care Professionals to obtain clinical information.

To download a Refferals Form click here Refferal form pdf