Hospice Hope is offering a Long Covid support service for patients in Ashby and North West Leicestershire

By Graham Hill 4th Sep 2021

Hospice Hope has started a free Long Covid one-to-one Support Service for Ashby and North West Leicestershire.

It is for people whose quality of life or life expectancy is affected by their condition, and session begin this month.

The Ravenstone-based hospice says:

  • Are you or someone you know, struggling with long-term Covid-19 symptoms?
  • Would you/they benefit from tailored (1 to 1) coaching?
  • Do you/they live in North-West Leicestershire?
  • Are you/they over 18 years of age?

The Hospice is offering:

  • FREE & flexible 1 to 1 holistic support; improving mood, movement & wellbeing
  • A body & mind, whole of life approach, tailored according to need
  • 10 weeks of 1 hour sessions (via Zoom or at local community space)
  • With dates/times & programme plan jointly agreed
  • Led and facilitated by a qualified trainer, with Covid-19 Rehabilitation Course Certification
  • Working towards achievable goals, sessions will provide:
  • A safe space to explore thoughts & feelings, barriers & purpose
  • Strategies & techniquesto reduce fatigue, breathlessness & tension
  • Support to gently improve aerobic & functional movement capacity
  • Sensible healthy eating advice
  • Signposting to other activities and support services as applicable

Places are allocated on a first response basis and are subject to meeting criteria

If you are interested you can get more information via email:catherine@hospicehope.org.uk or call 07511 324 968.

     

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