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.
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.
Our Wellbeing Groups
Stronger My Way
When: Various days & times dependant on referral.
What to Expect: Stronger My Way, is a Physiotherapist led group for people in Bishop Auckland and the surrounding areas who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting condition. Sessions focus on various exercises and activities, with a focus on keeping active in a way that works for you.
Group Info: These sessions take place weekly over the course of 6 weeks. Places in this group will be based on a Physiotherapy Assessment.
Mindful Meditation
When: Every Thursday, 1 – 3pm
What to Expect: This group gives you the chance to:
- Meet people in the local community
- Grow your social group
- Learn about mindfulness
- Learn relaxation practices
Group Info: Mindful Meditation is open to anyone living in Bishop Auckland or the surrounding areas, who has received a neurological or palliative diagnosis.
The Potting Shed
When: Thursday fortnightly, 9:30 – 11:30am
What to Expect: Bring your green fingers and join us for 2 hours of garden-based activities and socialising every fortnight. Activities are indoors and outdoors depending on the season and the weather! No gardening experience is needed to attend.
Group Info: Butterwick Hospice Potting Shed Group is for people in Bishop Auckland and the surrounding areas who have received a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness.
Wellbeing Wednesday
When: Wednesday fortnightly, 1:30 – 3:30pm
What to Expect: Complementary Therapist lead wellbeing group:
- Guided relaxation
- Music and art therapy
Arts and Crafts Group
When: Every Tuesday, 1 – 3pm
What to Expect: Let out your creative side with our arts and craft group. With a different craft every week, there is something for everybody. No experience necessary!
Get in Touch
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.