Outpatient Services

The following services are available for any patient with advanced illness due to a cancer diagnosis, end stage Renal, Cardiac or Lung Disease or an advanced neurological condition such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease or Parkinson’s Disease.

We also provide support services for their carers/family members.

The information provided is reflective of our current services and the referral criteria is specific to the conditions mentioned above.

By referral only services

Healthcare Professionals can make a referral here.

Wellbeing Programme: a Tuesday group & a Wednesday group: 10.30am – 2.30pm
We work with patients throughout the programme to support and enhance their physical, practical and emotional health and wellbeing and set personal goals, all with the aim of improving their quality of life and supporting them to live with their condition.

Wellbeing Together: Monday from 1pm – 3pm
Our Wellness Together programme is designed for patients with a life-limiting condition; providing emotional and practical support, social inclusion and gentle activities. Activities include; Music Therapies, Adapted Tai Chi and Complementary Therapies, as well as ongoing
support to improve patients’ health and wellbeing and help them to live well with their condition. There is also support available for carers and family members as part of our Wellness Together
programme.

Fatigue Management
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) can be common with illness progression. Our Fatigue Management course is delivered by specialist trained staff who explore the causes and effects of fatigue as well as provide patients with support and information. The aim of the programme is to help patients manage fatigue, conserve energy and help improve their quality of life. The programme is delivered over 6-8 weekly sessions. Patients will be provided with diaries to record their weekly tasks, fatigue levels and feelings. Throughout the course, we will discuss weekly topics and concerns and take part in gentle movement activities and relaxation.

Gentle Progressive Movement Class
In this class, specialist staff support patients with a life-limiting illness through gentle progressive movement. The class is adapted to the individual needs of the patient. The focus is on upper and lower body strength, flexibility and improving cardiovascular fitness.

Adapted Tai Chi – Commencing July 2024
This course is designed for health professionals to refer patients that would benefit from an introduction to Adapted Tai Chi. Our Adapted Tai Chi course is delivered by specialist trained staff for patients with specific advanced illness. This is a gentle mind and body programme, adapted for the individual and can be performed in a seated, standing or supported standing position. The benefits of Adapted Tai Chi include but are not limited to: improved mobility, pain reduction, enhanced overall wellbeing, better balance, improved posture, improved cardiovascular and respiratory health and stress reduction.

Strength & Balance
Led by our Postural Strength Instructor (PSI), adapted for patients living with a life-limiting illness.

One-to-one with Assistant Practitioner
Specialising in physical movement, specific and supportive to the patient’s condition.

One-to-one with Outpatient Nurse Specialist – For Patients
Providing a private confidential space, a listening ear and time to talk, aiming to offer advice and emotional/practical support.

One-to-one with Outpatient Nurse Specialist – For Carers/Families
Providing a private confidential space, a listening ear and time to talk, aiming to offer advice and emotional/practical support. Complementary Therapy for Patients and/or Carer Therapies include; Therapeutic Massage, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Reiki and Indian Head Massage. These therapies aim to provide relaxation, reduce tension, stress and anxiety and contribute to a sense of wellbeing.

Music Therapy
Individual session or as part of our Wellness Together programme. Playing an instrument has many health benefits including; reduced stress levels, improved concentration, promotes wellbeing and works on manual dexterity as well as hand-eye coordination but most of all, it
is a fun social interaction that requires no previous musical experience.

Drop In Services – No referral required

Carers’ Café – Every Monday between 12noon – 3pm
Our Carers’ Café is designed to support families and carers affected by someone living with a life-limiting condition and advanced illness. The Carers’ Café provides an opportunity for caregivers to relax, unwind, meet other carers, as well as our team who can offer information,
support and advice. There is also the opportunity to receive a Complementary Therapy or participate in Adapted Tai Chi (no appointment necessary).

Carers’ Support Group – Every Monday from 11am – 12noon commencing August 2024

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
Run in partnership with MS Society Lanarkshire, the group meets on the third Thursday of each
month from 12noon – 2pm.

Adapted Tai Chi – Every Friday from 11am – 12noon
Open to patients and carers.