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Something for everyone

At the Community Hospice, wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you’re a patient, carer, grieving a loved one or have never been to the hospice before, we’ll have a group or class for you.

Plucking up the courage to join a group for the first time can be daunting.

You might be worried about finding a class that matches your needs and interests. We understand, and that’s why we’re delighted to offer a variety of sessions. From strategies to manage breathlessness, movement to help with fatigue, gardening tips for those with green fingers or simply popping by for a cuppa, we have something for everyone.

"Can I just pop along or do I need to book these sessions in advance?"

All of our sessions are free and our Walk & Talk and Tea & Talk drop-ins do not need to be booked, which means you're welcome to pop along weekly, or when you can. You'll need to book onto the other sessions because we need to collect some basic information from you before you join in.

Walk and Talk

Walking is good for the body, talking is good for the soul

Join us every Wednesday at 10am at the corner of Bostall Hill and Longleigh Lane by the cricket nets, for a walk around Bostall Woods. No booking is required, just meet us there.

Explore our groups and classes

  • Living Well with Breathlessness

    Breathlessness can stop you doing the things you love. These sessions are designed to explore ways to better understand and manage it, so you can get the best out of your day.

  • Living Well with Fatigue (six weeks, online course)

    Led by our occupational therapist, together, we’ll explore strategies to support your daily activities, with gentle exercise, movement and relaxation techniques included to help you feel more at ease.

  • Living Well with Dementia

    Our popular group for people living with dementia, their loved ones and carers. It’s a safe space to connect with others and each week, there’s a different activity to get stuck into.

  • Tea and Talk (every Wednesday, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, no booking needed and you don't have to be a patient)

    Pop in to one of our weekly Tea and Talk sessions, meet people in your community and chat with our Wellbeing team about any support you or someone you know may need. Everyone is welcome.

  • Showering service (showering slots available throughout the week)

    Our accessible, clean and welcoming shower room is available. Your loved ones or carers are welcome to come with you, or our trained carers can also help you with showering.

  • Pilates

    Led by our fully-trained physiotherapist, restorative Pilates will take you through gentle movements and and exercise to improve your strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing.

  • Walk and Talk

    Every Wednesday 10am - 11am, meet by the Cricket nets on Longleigh Lane, for a group walk around Bostall Woods.

Contact us to learn more.

Not sure if there's a group that suits you? Or are you interested in learning more about our groups and classes and booking a place?

Contact us on rehab@gbch.org.uk, we’d love to hear from you.

How we can help you