“We have loved working with St Ann’s Hospice and our supporters have got a lot of satisfaction out of raising funds for the hospice.”Mary Menarry, founder chairman of Eccles Support Group All quotations and photographs are used with permission.
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Patient information leaflets
St Ann’s Hospice provides a wide range of services, free of charge, to people living with a life-threatening illness and to their families and carers. Download leaflets about these services here.
Introduction to St Ann’s Hospice
Last updated: September 28 2009
St Ann’s Hospice is one of the UK’s largest adult hospices. Serving most of Greater Manchester, we provide care for over 3,000 people each year.
Information for day care patients – Little Hulton
Last updated: September 28 2009
Helpful information for people attending day care – how you or someone you care for can benefit as a patient of day care at St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton
Information for day care patients – Heald Green
Last updated: September 28 2009
Helpful information for people attending day care – how you or someone you care for can benefit as a patient of day care at St Ann’s Hospice, Heald Green
Information for carers of inpatients
Last updated: September 28 2009
Helping patients and their carers – help and information for carers, when someone close to them is admitted as an inpatient to St Ann’s Hospice.
Breathlessness
Last updated: October 30 2008
For people with breathlessness or worries about their breathing, who have cancer in their lungs.
Chaplaincy – Heald Green
Last updated: October 30 2008
Spiritual care for patients, families, friends, staff and volunteers.
Chaplaincy – Little Hulton
Last updated: October 30 2008
Spiritual care for patients, families, friends, staff and volunteers.
Complementary therapies
Last updated: October 30 2008
Complementary Therapies have become increasingly popular as patients find them helpful and enjoyable. At St Ann’s Hospice we offer a choice of four therapies which can help to relieve stress and tension, promote feelings of welbeing and aid relaxation.
Counselling
Last updated: October 30 2008
“I was exhausted, depressed and didn’t care what happened to me. The counsellor listened to me, never criticised me, and now I feel in control again.”
Grieving and bereavement
Last updated: October 30 2008
Grief is the normal reaction we have to any major loss in our life. Adjusting to the loss of an important person and the changes this may bring to our lives can be a painful and stressful experience. However, if we allow ourselves to go through this natural process, we are more likely to be able to enjoy meaningful, satisfying and fulfilling lives again.
Guidance for inpatients
Last updated: October 30 2008
The Inpatient units can be found on two sites – Heald Green, Stockport and Little Hulton, Worsley. People are referred to the Inpatient unit for different reasons. These may include: Control of symptoms, eg. pain or nausea; Rehabilitation following treatment; Care for patients at the end of life.
Introduction to care
Last updated: October 30 2008
St Ann’s has been delivering care for over 30 years and provides services, free of charge, to people with cancer and other life-threatening illness from the point of diagnosis onwards. Our service is also available to families and those caring for people who are ill.
Lymphoedema
Last updated: October 30 2008
This leaflet aims to give some information about Lymphoedema – what it is, how it can be managed and the service provided by St Ann’s Hospice.
Multi-sensory room
Last updated: October 30 2008
A multi-sensory room has a combination of coloured lights, music and aromatherapy oils (if desired), which can create a relaxing and calming atmosphere.
Neil Cliffe Cancer Care Centre
Last updated: October 30 2008
Rehabilitation and support for people affected by cancer and for carers of people with other life threatening illnesses.
Outreach complementary therapy service
Last updated: October 30 2008
A joint project between Manchester Primary Care Trust and St Ann’s Hospice for residents of central Manchester
Prayers for patients
Last updated: October 30 2008
This book of prayers is offered to you by the Chaplains at St Ann’s Hospice, in the hope that it may be of some help and comfort during your stay.
Supportive outpatients – Little Hulton
Last updated: October 30 2008
Cancer and other life threatening illnesses – support and rehabilitation for patients and those who care for them.
Copying letters to patients
Last updated: May 13 2009
Patients can now, if they wish, receive a copy of any letter written about them by a doctor following an outpatient appointment, daycare visit, an inpatient admission or a home visit.
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