Open events for Hospice Care Week
It’s Hospice Care Week from Monday 6 to Sunday 12 October, and we’re pleased to be organising a programme of informative events for those in our community living with a life-limiting illness and those close to them, as well as health professionals. From busting myths about hospice care to planning your care for the future, our sessions are free for all.
Drop-in events:
Open session at the Hospice (for anyone in our community)
An opportunity to visit the Hospice, meet the team and find out what services are available to support you and your loved ones. Free complementary therapy taster treatments available.
Date: Thursday 9 October
Time: 3.30pm to 5pm
Location: St Leonard’s Hospice Sunflower Centre, Tadcaster Road, York
No booking necessary. Please come along at a time that suits you. Blue badge parking available on-site, general parking available at Tesco opposite.
Open session at the Hospice (for healthcare professionals)
An opportunity to visit the Hospice, meet the team and find out what free services are available to help the patients and families you support. Free complementary therapy taster treatments available.
Date: Thursday 9 October
Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Location: St Leonard’s Hospice Sunflower Centre, Tadcaster Road, York
No booking necessary. Please come along at a time that suits you. Blue badge parking available on-site, general parking available at Tesco opposite.
Signposting event at York Explore Library
Meet our team and find out what free services are available to help people living with a life-limiting illness, their families and carers. Other local support services will also be on hand.
Date: Saturday 11 October
Time: 12 to 3pm
Location: York Explore Library, city centre
Online information sessions:
Planning for the Future information session
Find out what advance care planning is, how it can support you and those around you and the ways St Leonard’s can guide you through the process.
Date: Friday 10 October
Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Registration is free. Register now by clicking here.
