We provide holistic care, which means that we not only look after the person who is ill but also the carer (or carers) who provide their care at home. 

A carer can be a member of the family or a friend and we believe that you need support as well.  This may be practical advice or emotional support.

We can offer the following support (either on a one-to-one or group basis):

• medical and nursing teams are there to listen and answer your questions
• complementary therapies (such as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki and indian head massage)
• relaxation techniques  
• spiritual care (this could be religion or whatever makes life meaningful to you as an individual)
• counselling and post-bereavement support
• welfare advice (financial and practical)

If you are a carer and you would like to find out more about any of the above, please talk to your St Catherine's nurse.

A carer shares her experience of caring for her husband with the support of St Catherine's.

Carers Week 2009 was from 8-14 June 2009 and is a national initiative to recognise the care undertaken by those closest to people with life-limiting conditions.  We arranged a programme of events at the hospice to highlight and celebrate the contribution made by carers.