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Social Work
Offering emotional, psychological and practical support to patients, their carers and family.
Our social workers carry out their role on the inpatient unit, Woods Therapy Centre and in the community.
We understand illness can impact on a range of issues for patients and their loved ones. From legal matters and welfare rights to the thoughts and feelings associated with their condition and changing circumstances.
We are particularly interested in how illness and loss impacts upon the whole family as well as individuals and use a range of ways of working with people, such as talking, art and groups, in order to encourage sharing and to address concerns. It is important that we work together with our colleagues in other teams towards meeting the needs of patient, family and carers.
Our in-depth knowledge of the systems in place within local authorities, health services and legal structures allows us to offer guidance and support as you confront issues that arise. Our advice is also called on by professionals, such as teachers, to help them understand how they can support patients and families better.
Further information on the specialist counselling we can offer can be downloaded here
If you have any further questions about Compton Hospice and Services/Medical, please call 0845 225 5497 or contact us. We will do our utmost to help with your enquiry.
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