Kingfisher Shopping Centre is pleased to have developed a good relationship over the years with the Primrose Hospice. Following from the work carried out by 'Kingfisher Cares' (the charity foundation launched to support fundraising for local not-for-profit organisations) the Centre can announce that the hospice are now the Shopping Centre's designated Charity.

About the Hospice

Day Care at Primrose Hospice is provided in a modern building designed to create a warm, relaxed environment.

Our focus is to maximise each person's quality of life and to support people adjusting to their illness. Meeting others with similar experiences and living in a balance with their illness can be enormously helpful in this process.

Our care team can monitor problems and symptoms and will work closely with a GP, District Nurses and Consultant.

L2R: Wendy Stokes Fundraising
Officer for Primrose Hospice,
Beth Gray Marketing Manager
at Kingfisher Shopping Centre

Patients who come to Primrose Day Hospice have access to a number of different professionals, including:

• Qualified nurses, led by a Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Complementary Therapies
• Access to all parts of our Family Support Service
• Access to the Consultant in Palliative Medicine (by appointment)

Patients are offered a place in the Day Hospice for a number of reasons, including:

• Pain and symptom management
• Rehabilitation
• Emotional support
• Respite for a carer

Whilst at Primrose you can also participate in arts and crafts, although for many people the simple enjoyment of relaxing in company is enough.

A Reminiscence group is run on a rolling programme. The purpose of reminiscence is to use past memories in a positive way to express feelings and reaffirm a sense of identity, uniqueness, self-worth and accomplishment. Sessions are run on different days of the week.

Support is offered by many volunteers during the day, and without realising it you will quickly become a part of a friendly community that has an often unspoken understanding of the journey you are taking.

Why we're raising money…

That's where you come in…we can only do this with your help.

Giving to Primrose Hospice is easy and a truly rewarding experience. Every donation, however large or small, is recognised. And our complete transparency shows how every pound is spent - so you know exactly how your money is helping to care for our patients and their families

If you would like to say thank you; if a loved one has been cared for in the hospice and you would like to commemorate and celebrate their life; if you have seen a particular need and would like to help provide a practical solution; your donation will make a real difference.

http://www.primrosehospice.org/donations