Support for patients, their carers and families
The newest addition to our family of services available in the community – two support centres 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 centres 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
Professional clinical support
The centres offer friendly, informal environments where anyone experiencing issues around life-limiting illness can talk to specialist health care professionals, and 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 Bowen.
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 the clinics 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 massage, bandaging and compression garments.
To access this service:
By kind permission of Somerset PCT, St. Margaret’s 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
- Lymphoedema Management
