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M.A.D. - Make A Difference
Help us promote the work of the Sara Lee Trust.
Be a volunteer at one of our events or hold an event. Make new friends and have FUN!
For more information on any of our events, or if you have your own ideas for a challenge or event to raise money for The Sara Lee Trust, contact us on 01424 445177 or email saraleecentre@stmichaelshospice.com |
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| Sara Lee Centre |
What happens at the Sara Lee Centre
How to access the Sara Lee Centre services:-
Patients need to be referred by a health care professional, i.e. Macmillan nurse, GP, Consultant, District nurse.
In 2007/08, 2529 treatments were given. Many people who come to the Sara Lee Centre have never experienced complementary therapy before. The majority have a diagnosis of cancer though we do also see people with MND and HIV/AIDS.
The centre Therapeutic Manager will make contact and discuss options and support the Sara Lee Centre can offer. An initial meeting with a therapist will be arranged and then people will be offered a block of between 4-10 therapy sessions. A therapy session lasts approximately an hour, but the therapist will be flexible and shorten the time if appropriate.
 Our treatment rooms provide a safe and calm space for people to receive their therapy. People find that their needs are met and nurtured on various levels. Receiving sensitive body work can remind people that they are of value and of worth, as well as relieving physical symptoms such as pain, nausea and tiredness. People often express feelings of pleasure and wholeness, if only for a short period, although for others this has a longer effect. People need never be denied the nurturing touch at a time when so much else is being taken away.
Community Therapist:
Our Community therapist is able to support people who are unable to come into the Sara Lee Centre for treatment. Offering therapy to people in their own homes is a tremendous benefit to both the patient and their partners/carers and family. Being able to leave someone peacefully rested in the familiar surroundings is an element of the community service that is unique, which means more people are able to benefit emotionally, physically and spiritually.
These are a few of the comments which we have gathered from our patient feed-back sheets:
"The atmosphere of peace and happiness bought by the therapist is most enjoyable"
"I feel much more relaxed and feel well and positive and I feel I have coped better with the radiotherapy."
"Relieved neck pain and muscle stress"
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What happens at the Sara Lee Centre
How to access the Sara Lee Centre services:-
Patients need to be referred by a health care professional, i.e. Macmillan nurse, GP, Consultant, District nurse.
In 2007/08, 2529 treatments were given. Many people who come to the Sara Lee Centre have never experienced complementary therapy before. The majority have a diagnosis of cancer though we do also see people with MND and HIV/AIDS.
The centre Therapeutic Manager will make contact and discuss options and support the Sara Lee Centre can offer. An initial meeting with a therapist will be arranged and then people will be offered a block of between 4-10 therapy sessions. A therapy session lasts approximately an hour, but the therapist will be flexible and shorten the time if appropriate.
Our treatment rooms provide a safe and calm space for people to receive their therapy. People find that their needs are met and nurtured on various levels. Receiving sensitive body work can remind people that they are of value and of worth, as well as relieving physical symptoms such as pain, nausea and tiredness. People often express feelings of pleasure and wholeness, if only for a short period, although for others this has a longer effect. People need never be denied the nurturing touch at a time when so much else is being taken away.
Community Therapist:
Our Community therapist is able to support people who are unable to come into the Sara Lee Centre for treatment. Offering therapy to people in their own homes is a tremendous benefit to both the patient and their partners/carers and family. Being able to leave someone peacefully rested in the familiar surroundings is an element of the community service that is unique, which means more people are able to benefit emotionally, physically and spiritually.
These are a few of the comments which we have gathered from our patient feed-back sheets:
"The atmosphere of peace and happiness bought by the therapist is most enjoyable"
"I feel much more relaxed and feel well and positive and I feel I have coped better with the radiotherapy."
"Relieved neck pain and muscle stress"
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Created on 18/08/2005 11:23 PM by admin
Updated on 22/06/2009 03:51 PM by saraleeadmin
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