Palliative care - Roxburghe House
Physiotherapists work with people who are staying in Roxburghe House and who have a long term or life limiting illness. Physiotherapists can help with a variety of problems including loss of mobility (walking) or function, pain, breathlessness, chest infections, weakness and tiredness.
How do I access physiotherapy?
If you are staying in Roxburghe House, your nurse or doctor will ask for a physiotherapy assessment if they think that this is appropriate. However, if you have not seen a physiotherapist and you think that it would help you, you can let any of the staff know. They will get in touch with us and we will come and see you.
What can I expect when I have physiotherapy?
Your physiotherapist will assess you on or beside your bed and discuss a treatment plan with you. They will work with you to help you reach your own goals. Some examples of goals may be to increase your confidence after a fall, to manage your breathlessness, to be able to walk further or to get home.
Treatment is usually on a one-to-one basis. This can be on the ward or you may be taken to a small rehabilitation room adjoining Roxburghe House. Your physiotherapist will work with you to decide how often you receive physiotherapy. You may be seen by a support worker who has been trained and instructed by your physiotherapist. If on some days you are not feeling up to physiotherapy, simply let your physiotherapist know. Occasionally, your physiotherapist will only assess you (without treatment) - for example, this may be the case if other staff need the physiotherapist's advice about what you are able to do.
Treatment is usually on a one-to-one basis. This can be on the ward or you may be taken to a small rehabilitation room adjoining Roxburghe House. Your physiotherapist will work with you to decide how often you receive physiotherapy. You may be seen by a support worker who has been trained and instructed by your physiotherapist. If on some days you are not feeling up to physiotherapy, simply let your physiotherapist know. Occasionally, your physiotherapist will only assess you (without treatment) - for example, this may be the case if other staff need the physiotherapist's advice about what you are able to do.
What happens if I need further physiotherapy after I go home?
Your physiotherapist may refer you for follow-up physiotherapy at home by the community rehab team. Your physiotherapist will discuss this with you.
