Bishop Auckland Day Services

Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auckland provides services to Bishop Auckland, Durham Dales, Sedgefield and surrounding areas. These include Complementary Therapy, Physiotherapy, Group Sessions and Counselling, for people suffering from life limiting illnesses. Our Home Care Service also operates from our Bishop Auckland site.

Day Hospice Services

The services at our Butterwick Bishop Auckland Hospice are always evolving in relation to the needs of the communities it serves, and the services we offer are usually provided to adults with a life-limiting illness who require non-medical, therapeutic support.

Physiotherapy

If you’re struggling with day-to-day activities due to a life-limiting illness, our Physiotherapy service is here for you. Our Physiotherapist is here to support you, using a self-management approach to help you live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Physiotherapy at Butterwick Hospice is open to anyone in Bishop Auckland and the surrounding areas, that is suffering with a life-limiting condition, where symptoms are affecting day to day life. Any health or social care professional can submit a referral, or you are welcome to get in touch for more information.

Complementary Therapy

We offer a range of Complementary Therapies at our Bishop Auckland Hospice, such as aromatherapy massage, reflexology and reiki, all of which are administered by qualified and experienced practitioners. When you start Complementary Therapy, your Therapist will work with you to identify your concerns and needs and develop a therapy plan that best suits you.

All services are provided free of charge to anyone who has been accepted for care from the Hospice.

Bishop Auckland Wellbeing Groups

Our Group Sessions offer a great opportunity to meet people facing similar challenges. This can help to alleviate fears and feelings of isolation. The Bishop Auckland Group Sessions offer an informal social environment where you can chat, meet new friends, get help and advice for yourself and your loved ones and participate in lots of diverse activities, from Gardening to Meditation, our Group Sessions offer something for everyone, find out more here.

Our team of Counsellors based at Bishop Auckland have a wealth of experience and are able to provide various types of counselling for those facing life limiting illnesses and their loved ones. From one-to-one sessions, to bereavement group sessions, our team are on hand to support the whole family through whatever they are facing. You can find out more about our Family Support Service here.

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Bishop Auckland Day Services are currently available Tuesday – Thursday.

Please note, to access care from Butterwick Hospice a referral should be made by a health or social care professional. For more information, please submit a referral form, or call us on 01388 603003 or email us.