St Richard’s Hospice
Community Volunteers Could you do with a helping hand? We understand that when you have a life threatening illness it is difficult to deal with the everyday tasks that still need to be done. St Richard’s Hospice Community Volunteers offer practical help at home for patients and carers who are supported by the hospice.
Friendly support
The volunteers are supervised and trained to offer a range of support to complement the care provided by hospice staff.
What does ‘practical support’ include? Offering companionship at home Accompanying you to an appointment Assisting you with shopping Light housework or light gardening Walking the dog Spending time with you so that your carer or family member can have a break
How often will a Community Volunteer visit? You and your Community Volunteer can agree mutually convenient dates and times for visits.You will initially be offered support for six weeks which will then be reviewed with you. Community volunteers are unable to attend to: Personal care, e.g. bathing Medical care, e.g. giving medication Heavy lifting, e.g. moving people in and out of bed
Helping hand
Practical help Good neighbours
Please speak to your St Richard’s Nurse Specialist or other member of staff.
01905 763963 St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT www.strichards.org.uk Charity No. 515668
February 2018