Allied Health Services

A physiotherapy service is available for patients.  The physiotherapist completes an individual assessment to plan appropriate treatment regimes.  Physiotherapy aims to improve overall quality of life through optimising and restoring function, to decrease disability and pain and improve conditioning and mobility. 

This may be achieved through a variety of exercises.  These may include breathing control, positioning and pacing activities, the provision of appropriate mobility aids and education and participation of family and carers.

A Lymphoedema service is offered at Cornhill Macmillan centre.  This service is provided as an out-patient service, as well as input to the in-patient unit as required. 

Following an initial assessment, an appropriate individual treatment plan will be discussed.   The main focus of care is to provide education and treatment to manage lymphoedema and to encourage and support people to self manage their condition.

Working within the team, the OT will assess patients’ physical, emotional and social functions.  Using a person-centred approach, the OT and patient will set goals and provide interventions focused on enhancing general well-being and optimising independence with daily living tasks.

Occupational therapy intervention can take place within the Cornhill Macmillan Centre in-patient unit, at home or elsewhere in the community depending on the patient and carers specific needs and priorities.  The occupational therapist will organise any equipment or adaptations which may help at home and if needed will provide transitional support and/or rehabilitation during and after discharge from the in-patient unit.

Arrangements can be made to meet with the dietician to discuss any questions or concerns about food and eating.

Recognising that everyone has different food preferences, interest in food and ability to eat, the dietician will work with individual patients and carers to help make choices that are acceptable to them.  The dietician can also help with managing nutrition-related problems such as poor appetite, swallowing problems and taste changes.

The pharmacy team work together with the patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that every patient achieves the most from their prescribed medications.

Technical staff are involved in the ordering and supply of all the medicines prescribed during each patient’s stay.

The clinical pharmacist works regularly reviewing individual patient’s medicines during their stay and is available to discuss any queries.

Prior to discharge from Cornhill Macmillan Centre, the pharmacist will discuss medicines with the patient and family and may liaise with the local chemist and GP practice pharmacist to ensure all the patient’s needs are met.

Cornhill Macmillan Centre maintains links with mainstream social services and relevant agencies, which are a priority in following patients across different care settings, and staff can make patient/carer referrals to this service as required.

Our extensive team of volunteers, supported by a Volunteer Services Manager, provide an essential and valuable support service.  Input includes providing transport to and from patients’ homes for attendance at Day Care, reception duties, hospitality, social activities, support, library and information areas and flower arranging.

The chaplain from Perth Royal Infirmary can be contacted by the multi-disciplinary team of Cornhill Macmillan Centre to provide appropriate spiritual care to patients, visitors and staff, regardless of faith or life stance.  The sanctuary is a space for quiet reflection and there are Memory books on display for use of remembrance.