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The Living Well Team

The St Richard’s Living Well Team care for patients at St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester

Patients spend part of the day at the hospice and go home afterwards

The team is made up of healthcare professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and complementary therapists who provide expert care

The team can help you to live well with your illness and to continue to do the things that are important to you

St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT Registered Charity Number 515668. 01905 763963 | enquiries@strichards.org.uk | strichards.org.uk Document created April 2024.

The Living Well Team give lots of types of help.

They help patients manage and control the symptoms of their illness.

They can recommend equipment that will help you to keep your independence at home

They also offer courses to help patients manage the symptoms of their illness, like being very tired

St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT Registered Charity Number 515668. 01905 763963 | enquiries@strichards.org.uk | strichards.org.uk Document created April 2024.

They also run workshops which are fun and creative.

Workshops include learning about nature and craft sessions.

Patients can meet other patients at the hospice and share experiences with each other

The Living Well Team supports St Richard’s Hospice patients

To find out if you can be supported by the Living Well Team speak to your GP, District Nurse, the team caring for you at hospital, or the team caring for you at St Richard’s Hospice

St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT Registered Charity Number 515668. 01905 763963 | enquiries@strichards.org.uk | strichards.org.uk Document created April 2024.

You can also contact St Richard’s Hospice on 01905 763963.

Ask to speak to the Gateway Team, who handle referrals for patients

St Richard’s Hospice, Wildwood Drive, Worcester, WR5 2QT Registered Charity Number 515668. 01905 763963 | enquiries@strichards.org.uk | strichards.org.uk Document created April 2024.

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