Outpatient and community services
We are taking additional steps during this outbreak of Coronavirus to ensure we are able to protect our vulnerable patients and our staff. As a result, some of our services may change.
Martlets' outpatient and community services are for terminally ill people living at home who are well enough to attend the hospice during the day.
From physiotherapy to pain management, Martlets' outpatient clinics are here to support you when you need it.
Because we know how important it is to support the people who care for you, your carer can use many of our services as well.
These services are open to anyone living within Brighton & Hove or the surrounding area who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Referrals will be accepted from doctors, registered nurses and allied health professionals. If you would like to self refer talk to your GP first.
Wellbeing activities
Seated yoga
A gentle yoga class of simple moves and slow sequences (with some gentle background music), all designed to calm the mind and body.
Open to all ages, levels of fitness and mobility.
Relaxation and mindfulness
The practice of mindfulness helps us to ‘step back’ and observe our thoughts without judgement, rather than being dragged along by them.
During a session we’ll teach you techniques to help you work through those moments and also to reduce stress and help you to relax.
Complementary therapies
Your wellbeing is about more than medication – our complementary therapies for patients and could help to relax you and ease your symptoms.
Martlets’ complementary therapies are given by experienced volunteer therapists who are all fully qualified.
We offer acupuncture, light touch massage, reflexology, reiki, emotional freedom technique craniosacral therapy and shiatsu.
Rehabilitation service
Our rehabhiltation service consists of cccupational therapy and physiotherapy.
Occupational therapy
Our physiotherapists and occupational therapists can help make it easier for you to get about – giving you the power to be more independent.
They can assess your needs, provide mobility equipment, recommend exercises, help with fatigue and breathlessness, and suggest helpful adaptations to your home.
Community services
Community visiting service
Palliative care aims to achieve the best quality of life for people affected by life-limiting illness.
We know that sometimes you need to speak to someone about your illness – someone from a team that really understands.
We can provide you with:
- Advice and support for you and your family
- A single point of contact
- Home-visiting services seven days a week
- Accurate information and support to enable you and your family to make informed decisions about your care needs from the right person at the right time
Hospice at Home
If you've chosen to receive end-of-life care at home we can help give you and your loved ones exceptional care and support. We provide the high level of nursing care you’d find on the ward, in the comfort of your own home. Our experienced team will make visits and assist with pain management, symptom control, and emotional support, for you and your family.
Working closely with the specialists and doctors at the hospice our Hospice at home service provides:
- Help to control symptoms
- Emotional and social support
- Physical care
- Referral to other hospice services where appropriate
