Palliative care - Macmillan Day Care
Physiotherapists work with individuals who attend Macmillan Day Care and who have a long term or life limiting illness. Physiotherapy can help with muscle weakness, pain, difficulty walking, falls, tiredness, breathlessness, difficulty clearing your chest or feeling anxious.
How do I access physiotherapy?
You will usually be offered physiotherapy when you first start attending Macmillan Day Care. If you have not seen a physiotherapist and feel that this would help you, you can ask any member of staff to refer you to physiotherapy.
What can I expect when I have physiotherapy?
The physiotherapist will assess you in a small gym area and agree a treatment plan with you. Your treatment plan may for example include trying out a new walking aid, joining a small exercise group, individual exercise and walking programmes and advice on how to manage your condition. The physiotherapist will offer you ongoing treatment as required to achieve your goals. You may be seen by a support worker to follow the treatment plan set by the physiotherapist. You may not need physiotherapy every time you visit Macmillan Day Care.
If you are unable to get transport or arrange for a family member to bring you, we can arrange for a volunteer driver to bring you in and take you home. The driver will also be able to take your walking aid (except four-wheeled walkers).
If you are referred to outpatient physiotherapy but not to day care, we will contact you to arrange a time to come in for your assessment. The assessment and treatment process will be similar to that of physiotherapy in day care.
If you are unable to get transport or arrange for a family member to bring you, we can arrange for a volunteer driver to bring you in and take you home. The driver will also be able to take your walking aid (except four-wheeled walkers).
If you are referred to outpatient physiotherapy but not to day care, we will contact you to arrange a time to come in for your assessment. The assessment and treatment process will be similar to that of physiotherapy in day care.
