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"The most special place"

About: Outpatients Department / Carers Cafe Outpatients Department / Complementary Therapy Outpatients Department / Tai Chi

(as a carer),

We had recently been given a referral to this wonderful unit, by the Parkinson’s Team from Coathill Hospital, who also offer great support.

After a first meeting at the outpatients department with Elaine and other staff members, my husband was assessed by Joe who has introduced him to the Friday Tai Chi class, which he has enjoyed.

I go to the Dove Cafe on a Friday and I find all staff, volunteers included have been some of the nicest caring people I have met for a long time.

We now go to St Andrews Hospice also on a Monday afternoon class for Parkinson’s. 

The support I have encountered from staff at St Andrews especially Elaine who offers great advice and as a carer I find it all invaluable and has helped us both immensely. 

It is the most special place. 

We would like to say the referral has been the best offer of support. A chance for me to meet other Parkinson’s Carers and for my husband to meet other Parkinson’s patient’s. I had a lovely half hour Reiki session thank you very much for the lovely food and tea and coffee, I left thinking what a lovely day I had.

What fantastic professional caring staff a credit to the hospice.

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Response from Margaret Wilkie, Deputy Chief Executive/Head of Clinical Services, St Andrew's Hospice 4 weeks ago
Margaret Wilkie
Deputy Chief Executive/Head of Clinical Services,
St Andrew's Hospice
Submitted on 20/05/2025 at 15:01
Published on Care Opinion at 15:01


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Dear Skye2025,

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It is wonderful to hear that you and your Husband have found our services here at St Andrew's Hospice to be so beneficial and supportive. It can't be easy living with an illness like Parkinson's and I am glad that we have been able to help.

Elaine and everyone in our Out Patient Department aim to go above and beyond to provide support. They will be delighted to hear your feedback. Hearing from you that we got things right for you both also helps us to plan services for the future.

I am also pleased to hear that you enjoy the Dove Cafe and that you have found everyone to be nice and caring.

Our staff are very professional and want to support you in any way they can so reach out if you have any worries or concerns that you want to discuss,

Thank you once again for taking time to write. It is very much appreciated

Kindest regards,

Margaret

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