Support Services in the Community

Bassetlaw Hospice, in partnership with Bassetlaw Community Health, have recently launched three new support services based in the centre of Worksop* aimed at offering advice and support to: 

• Informal carers of patients with long term conditions or cancer,
• Those living with a diagnosis of cancer or a long term condition (survivors)
• Those recently bereaved

Drop in sessions are now available, run by experienced nurses with support from a team of dedicated volunteers to listen and offer guidance and information and directing when necessary to other appropriate professionals and support services. Carers, cancer survivors and the bereaved, have an opportunity to meet others in perhaps a similar situation to themselves, in pleasant surroundings over light refreshments.

Carer Support

Gill Bradley, Senior Nurse explains “Many people act as a carer for someone with highly complex needs due to their illness and although it can be very a very rewarding experience, for many it can be physically hard and emotionally draining. Caring for someone affects many aspects of a carer’s life, their finances, employment, social life and personal time. We recognise this and are pleased that we now can provide a much needed service, giving personalised support and guidance and an opportunity to meet professional care providers and other carers”. 

Sessions run every Friday afternoon, 1pm to 3pm, at The New Library, Worksop

Cancer Survivors

Those living with a cancer diagnosis or long term condition (cancer survivor) while continuing with their normal lives, may on occasion need advice and guidance to help with health concerns. We are able to offer support from health professionals and the opportunity of support from others in a similar position.

Sessions run every 2^nd and 4^th Friday morning (alternative weeks to Bereavement Support), 10am to 12pm at The New Library, Worksop

Bereavement Support.

Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one can be very difficult and it is not always easy to talk to those closest to you and some days it can be harder than others. We offer help with both emotional and practical issues that as a relative or friend you may face following bereavement.

Sessions run every 1^st and 3^rd Friday (alternate weeks to Cancer Survivors), 10am to 12pm at The New Library, Worksop

The sessions are in the Worksop town centre location and will be provided by a team of professional staff with palliative care experience with help from Hospice volunteers.  Anyone who is interested in attending can telephone:

Gill Bradley at Bassetlaw Hospice:      01777 863270 for an informal chat

* If you are unable to attend the Worksop sessions an appointment can be made to attend Bassetlaw Hospice, North Road, Retford.   Please contact Hospice Day Care on 01777 863270 to make an appointment.  Support is also available over the telephone on this number.