Advice during COVID-19
Your experience of a life-limiting illness or bereavement might be different due to the COVID-19 crisis. These articles are written to help you navigate these difficult times.
Local support services
If you or a loved one is living with a terminal illness or if you have been identified as being part of a vulnerable group, you may be worried about the risks of coronavirus. We've gathered information about support services in Devon.
Coping with uncertainty
How do we make sense of the world when it is unrecognisable from a week ago and the Government is taking steps that haven’t been enacted since the last World War?
Talking to your children about COVID-19
The idea of talking to kids about difficult topics can make us freeze up. We worry about not knowing what to say, how to broach the topic, or what reaction to expect.
Alternatives when you cannot have a funeral
Planning the funeral is often what people focus on immediately after the death of a loved one: it is something that “needs to be done”. So what happens in the absence of a funeral?
What is grief and how to help
There’s no right or wrong way to grieve – it is a highly individual experience. But whatever your grief experience, it’s important to be patient with yourself and allow the process to unfold naturally.
How to cope with grief when you can't say goodbye
When you experience the death of a loved one, even if it is expected it can leave you feeling stunned. This article might help you understand more of what you're feeling.
Optimism, Hope and the Power of Positive Thinking
Practical advice for cultivating optimism and resilience in 2020
Ask an occupational therapist
Your COVID-19 questions answered by occupational therapist Sarah Anderson
Mindful Moments
Whether you're a staff member, volunteer, patient or a member of the public, these videos are designed to help you take a moment to consider your own wellbeing. Have a browse below to find a session to suit you.
Hospiscare and COVID-19
Providing safe and effective care of vulnerable patients and keeping our staff well are our main concerns. This page gives information about visiting Searle House and other measures we have in place to protect patients and staff.
Could you help?
Hospiscare is facing a predicted loss of £1 million every 3 months due to COVID-19. Every donation, however small, helps us keep proving vital care for vulnerable people. Thank you.
