St Peter & St James Hospice Living Well Centre Timetable February 2024

Living Well Centre Sessions Timetable February 2024 MONDAYS The Restore Shed The Restore Shed provides the opportunity to participate in painting furniture to upcycle it for sale in our Hospice shops - learning new skills, and connecting with others. No upcycling experience necessary.

The Living Well Centre 10:30-12:30 Open to those living with a life limiting illness. Attend for a maximum of 12 sessions.

Writing for Wellbeing A gently guided writing session designed to explore personal experiences and enhance wellbeing. No previous writing experience is needed.

The Living Well Centre 11.:00 - 12:15 Open to those living with a life limiting illness. Attend for a maximum of 6 sessions.

Mindfulness Learn Mindfulness tools and techniques which can be very helpful when experiencing difficult feelings and thoughts. When we cultivate a mindful awareness of our body, emotions and mind we can live our lives with a greater sense of wellbeing, kindness and resilience

The Living Well Centre 1:30 - 2:30 Open to those living with a life limiting illness. Attend 6 workshops.

TUESDAYS Living Well Matters Feeling overwhelmed or wondering where to turn for information? Find out about what support is available should you need it now or in the future.

Drawing on our expertise and your experience we focus on what matters to you.

The Living Well Centre 10:30-12:00 Open to those affected by a lifelimiting illness. A series of 6 informal workshops. Please get in touch for session dates.

Art for Wellbeing An opportunity to explore your creativity and experience the benefits of art as a tool for relaxation. A guided session in a small group setting. No previous experience needed and all materials are provided.

The Living Well Centre 11:00-12:15 Open to those living with a life limiting illness. Attend for a maximum of 8 sessions.

WEDNESDAYS The Watering Hole An informal, sociable session. Chat over coffee and cake and enjoy the views over our beautiful grounds.

Relaxation A guided relaxation in the Living Well Centre. Discover a variety of techniques to help with peaceful relaxation. This session is suitable for yourself and those who care for and support you.

Team Buzz An informal online session to meet, plan content, and share ideas for The Buzz; the bi-monthly Living Well Hospice newsletter. No experience or ongoing commitment required.

The Living Well Centre 10:30-13:30 Open to those living with a life limiting illness and their carers.

The Living Well Centre 13:30-14:15 Open to those living with a life-limiting illness and their carers.

Online via Teams 15:00-16:00 Two sessions every two months. Open to those living with a life limiting illness, and to carers.

THURSDAYS Carers Cafe Socialise and share experience with fellow carers. Seek any welfare advice you may need. Treat yourself with a complementary therapy session. Relax on the terrace overlooking the beautiful South Downs.

The Living Well Centre 9:30 - 13:30 Open to those caring for someone with a life limiting illness.

Ambles An opportunity to share some of the experiences of being a carer as we wander around the beautiful gardens of Sheffield Park.

Sheffield Park & Garden, TN22 3QX Monthly, every first Thursday, 10:45 Open to those caring for someone with a life limiting illness.

Footsteps An opportunity to share our experiences of bereavement as we wander through beautiful gardens.

Sheffield Park & Garden, TN22 3QX Monthly, every third Thursday, 10:15 Open to those who have been bereaved.

Remembering Together An informal group where people who are bereaved can share their experiences of grief to provide each other with comfort & support.

The Living Well Centre 14:30-16:30 Monthly, every third Thursday Open to those who have been bereaved.

FRIDAYS

FAB: Fatigue and Breathlessness Group Supported self management to increase your knowledge and awareness of managing your breathlessness and fatigue, including how thoughts can impact on your symptoms. An opportunity to share experiences and gain support from others with similar symptoms, in a small group.

Singing for Wellbeing Do you enjoy singing and music? Why not attend our small relaxed singing group for enjoyment, wellbeing and support. All song sheets provided.

The Living Well Centre 10:30-12:00 Open to those affected by a lifelimiting illness following assessment by our Physiotherapist.

The Living Well Centre 11:00 - 12:00 Fortnightly sessions Open to those with a life-limiting illness

Please note that for some sessions a limited number of attendances is indicated. This is to ensure we are able to offer these sessions to as many people as possible.

It may be possible for you to attend extend the number sessions if the group doesn’t have a waiting list.

One to One Sessions

arranged at a time to suit you

Stories for Life Create a lasting memory and record a specific message, or life experience for loved ones with our trained Life Biographers. Approx 1 hr recording which we will transfer to 2 memory sticks for you to keep or share with loved ones.

In your own home, or at The Living Well Centre

Ask the OT Ask our Occupational Therapist for advice on day to day life and practical tasks that you may be finding challenging. Discuss ways to stay independent, manage fatigue, how equipment might help and find practical solutions together.

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Basic Technology support We can help with your basic tech support needs. Frustrated that you can’t join online meetings, send emails or find information you want online? Make an appointment with us, bring in your own laptop or device and we will help you feel more confident to do the tech tasks you need to do.

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Song writing Led by Mike Reinstein, an experienced song writer, musician and former teacher, this session is an opportunity to turn your thoughts and feelings into song. You and Mike together can transform your ideas and stories into words and music. When the song is complete it can be sung by you or Mike or even together as a duet. The finished piece can be recorded and transferred to a memory stick.

Lasting no more than hour, the session is one to one and takes place in the Living Well Centre. No musical knowledge of any kind is required.

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