Covid-19 is affecting us all but Prospect Hospice remains operational in order to support the increasing number of our community needing end of life support. Here you'll find lots of information about the virus and information and advice that we think will help you at this time.
Prospect Hospice has been providing end of life care to the people of Swindon and north east Wiltshire for over 40 years. Find out more about where we've come from and who we are here.
Find out about the range of end-of-life care services that we offer to patients and their families. These are designed to provide compassionate, personalised support during every stage of a life-limiting illness in every kind of care setting, to anyone who needs it, free of charge.
We couldn’t do what we do without considerable support from our local community. Find out all the different ways in which you can support Prospect Hospice, including fundraising, volunteering and purchasing from our shops. All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Courses available
When you’ve been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, how you feel physically and emotionally can take you by surprise.
Our Open Programme offers a range of courses designed to help you cope better with your illness. Developed by our experienced healthcare professionals, it has been designed to give practical advice and information to build your skills and confidence.
To attend a course or to find out more about the Open Programme please call 01793 816124.
Experience some complementary therapies and relaxation. Alternatively lose yourself exploring your artistic skills under the guidance of our art therapist. Or do both!
Learn how to lessen the impact of breathlessness by developing practical techniques and coping strategies. Gain confidence to exercise at a level to suit your needs.
Find ways of reducing the impact of fatigue. This workshop has practical exercises to help you overcome tiredness and explores the effect that sleep, nutrition and stress play in fatigue.
Keeping active can help improve confidence, wellbeing, strength and stamina during illness. Join in with a variety of exercise taster sessions to suit all abilities.
Understand the effects of stress and anxiety and learn skills and techniques to manage their impact including relaxation, mindfulness and meditation.
Our dietitian will provide you with information and practical advice on how to manage problems with appetite, diet and associated issues. Explore meal and recipe ideas. Partners or carers welcome.
A chance to participate in some gentle exercise with others, suitable for all levels of ability, in a relaxed informal setting.
Come along to this short session and gain advice and information on how to improve the quality of your sleep.
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