Services

Shornells Day Centre

Shornells provides care for people affected by a life threatening or life limiting illness coupled with support for their families.

Our Team

Usually you will be referred by your Doctor, Home Care Nurse or Hospital Consultant.  Our Community Services Lead Nurse will visit you at home to make an initial assessment of your needs and discuss with you the range of services you may wish to consider trying.  Information will be given to you and your family/carer about our services and you will have the opportunity to ask questions or raise any concerns that you may have.  If you are interested in coming to Day Care, you will usually be offered a place one day a week.

You will receive a warm welcome with plenty of time to sit and chat and enjoy the company of staff, volunteers and other patients. Shornells is a meeting place – a focus for mutual support and shared experiences.

There is laughter and friendship, but it is also possible to be quiet and restful.

Not only is Shornells a social environment for patients, but it also offers a regular review of patients’ needs, a day of respite for carers and access to our various services.

Transport can be arranged if necessary to pick you up and take you home. Our volunteer drivers use their own cars or the Hospice mini bus.

The day usually starts at 10 am and finishes around 3 pm. Lunch is included each day and you choose your meal from the menu. Our Chef caters for both special and cultural needs. You can even enjoy a pre-lunch alcoholic beverage from the "Jolly Trolley"

During the day you choose how to spend your time. The following are all available to you.

Relaxation

Spoil yourself in the hairdressing salon, have a facial, manicure, relaxing bath, massage or just sit and enjoy the gardens.  There is a quiet room with soft lights and music.

Creative Activities

These include all kinds of general arts and crafts under the supervision of our Activities Co-ordinator who is happy to facilitate individual hobbies and interests.

Entertainment

Various musical events, entertainment, visiting speakers and demonstrations are regularly organized for you.

Days Out

Regular days out are organized and include trips to local shopping centres, picnics, pub lunches and places of interest

Group Activities

You can join in if you wish and include bingo, poetry, creative writing, jigsaw puzzles, board games, card games and music.

Of course, it is possible for you to just sit and be quiet and restful.