Information and support - every Thursday
The newest addition to our family of services available in the community – an information and support centre where patients with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers, can all benefit from the care, support and advice from a team of specialist health care professionals and a complementary therapist, on a weekly basis.
Monthly specialist clinics
The centre will also host monthly specialist clinics, bringing a number of our clinical services right into the heart of your local community.
* Physiotherapy and Breathlessness Management Services
* Lymphoedema Management Service
* Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist - for information about their services and links to support available at home.
Professional clinical support
Drop in for a cup of tea and talk to specialist health care professionals, to gain invaluable support, advice and information to help make life more comfortable. Patients and/or their families and carers can find mutual support and meet others in similar circumstances, in a comfortable, safe and caring environment.
Complementary therapy
Complementary therapies are holistic treatments, taking into account a person’s physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. As such they can be very effective in assisting symptom control and aiding relaxation. A range of treatments are on offer, by appointment, such as reflexology, aromatherapy, indian head massage and reiki.
Physiotherapy
The physiotherapy team offers a full range of specialist physiotherapy treatment, support and advice, and also run a Breathlessness Management Service, offering techniques and tips on how to manage breathlessness, reducing its impact on everyday activities.
Lymphoedema
Also available at this clinic, once a month, is a specialist Lymphoedema service for people with chronic oedema, regardless of cause. Lymphoedema is a swelling that develops as a result of impaired lymphatic system. It cannot be cured, but it can be managed using a combination of treatments which can include intensive massage, bandaging and compression garments.
Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist
Our specialist nurses liaise closely with a patient’s GP, community nurse and social services. This monthly clinic will provide an opportunity for carers, and/or patients, well enough to travel, to see the Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist for in-depth advice.
To access this service:
By kind permission of Somerset PCT, St. Margaret’s Information and Support Centres are based at:
WILLITON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Williton. TA4 4RA
Tel. St Margaret’s Taunton: 01823 259394 Mon - Fri
WEST MENDIP COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Old Wells Road. Glastonbury. BA6 8LD
Tel. St Margaret’s Yeovil: 01935 709480 Mon - Fri
Both centres are open on a drop-in basis (referral not necessary) every Thursday 10.00am–3.00pm
Specialist Clinics (by referral only)
- Physiotherapy and Breathlessness 1st Thursday in the month
- Lymphoedema Management 2nd Thursday in the month
- Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist 3rd Thursday in the month
