Emotional and practical support

Practical and emotional help and advice, every step of the way.
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Emotional and practical support

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Practical and emotional help and advice, every step of the way.

What we offer

At Martlets we don’t just care for patients – we’re here for families and loved ones too.

Whether you need practical advice on support for your loved one, advice with money matters, or just someone to talk to – our Patient and Family Support Services can help.

What we offer

At Martlets we don’t just care for patients – we’re here for families and loved ones too.

Whether you need practical advice on support for your loved one, advice with money matters, or just someone to talk to – our Patient and Family Support Services can help.

Counselling and Bereavement

Here to help our patients, carers, friends and families through this difficult time
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Counselling and Bereavement

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Here to help our patients, carers, friends and families through this difficult time

Counselling

We shape your care around what you need. Many people simply want someone to talk to who understands them. Others may want more in-depth psychological support.

Whatever your needs, our counsellors can offer support and guidance. We also offer special care and support for children too.

Bereavement support

Our bereavement service offers support to the family and friends of patients who have received care from Martlets – whether that’s on our inpatient ward or out in the community. Our expert team of counsellors and trained volunteers will do their best to support your individual needs. We provide both one-off and ongoing sessions.

Counselling

We shape your care around what you need. Many people simply want someone to talk to who understands them. Others may want more in-depth psychological support.

Whatever your needs, our counsellors can offer support and guidance. We also offer special care and support for children too.

Bereavement support

Our bereavement service offers support to the family and friends of patients who have received care from Martlets – whether that’s on our inpatient ward or out in the community. Our expert team of counsellors and trained volunteers will do their best to support your individual needs. We provide both one-off and ongoing sessions.

Spiritual Support

Helping people from all faiths or beliefs.
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Spiritual support

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Here to help our patients, carers, friends and families through this difficult time

Spiritual support

We welcome people of all faiths and beliefs at Martlets. Our chaplain is available to speak with patients who need a listening ear, spiritual advice, religious guidance, or wish to explore what is meaningful to them.

Our Chaplain is available to call you or visit you at home and is also available on our inpatient ward. If you’d like to speak with your own faith leader while you’re staying at the hospice, we’re happy to arrange this too.

Spiritual support

We welcome people of all faiths and beliefs at Martlets. Our chaplain is available to speak with patients who need a listening ear, spiritual advice, religious guidance, or wish to explore what is meaningful to them.

Our Chaplain is available to call you or visit you at home and is also available on our inpatient ward. If you’d like to speak with your own faith leader while you’re staying at the hospice, we’re happy to arrange this too.

Respite and social care

Here to help our patients, carers, friends and families through this difficult time
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Respite and social care

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Practical support to help you along the way

Social and benefits advice

Our compassionate social workers are here to support patients and families. This could be through any practical problems, emotional distress or financial difficulties.

They can make sure you are accessing the welfare benefits you are entitled to. This could be financial support for carers or a blue badge to make parking more accessible.

Respite

Martlets respite service supports carers and families who are caring for their loved ones. You may need to go to the shops, take a holiday, or simply get a full night’s sleep. Whatever the reason, our experienced carers can look after your loved one to give you a bit of time for yourself.

Respite care can be anything from a couple of hours once a week to overnight stays. Your carer will come to your home. They could simply just sit and chat with your loved one. They can also help with personal care and prepare a light meal if needed.

Social and benefits advice

Our compassionate social workers are here to support patients and families. This could be through any practical problems, emotional distress or financial difficulties.

They can make sure you are accessing the welfare benefits you are entitled to. This could be financial support for carers or a blue badge to make parking more accessible.

Respite

Martlets respite service supports carers and families who are caring for their loved ones. You may need to go to the shops, take a holiday, or simply get a full night’s sleep. Whatever the reason, our experienced carers can look after your loved one to give you a bit of time for yourself.

Respite care can be anything from a couple of hours once a week to overnight stays. Your carer will come to your home. They could simply just sit and chat with your loved one. They can also help with personal care and prepare a light meal if needed.