Find out about the wide 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.
We couldn’t manage without considerable support from our local community. Learn about all the different ways in which you can help Prospect Hospice, for example by taking part in fundraising events, playing our lottery, or remembering us in your will. All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Prospect Hospice is a leading provider of education and training for end-of-life care in Swindon and north-east Wiltshire. We provide education and development opportunities, all of which aim to encourage learning and build confidence in end-of-life care and support.
Volunteers are central to our work, bringing valuable experience and enthusiasm to a wide variety of roles. If you’d like to help Prospect Hospice by giving some of your time, you’ll find all the information you need here, including current opportunities, volunteer profiles and the benefits of volunteering for us.
The staff at Prospect Hospice have one shared aim: to provide the very best end-of-life care to people in our community who really need it. If you’re interested in joining our team, check out our current vacancies and find out how we can support you in your career development.
A significant amount of Prospect Hospice’s income is raised through our charity shops. The success of our retail operation depends on the generous support of the local community (donating and buying goods), and the commitment of our managers and volunteers. Find out more here.
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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