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This is great for my mental health and well being

Posted By Francestnoip340

"This is great for my mental health and well being"

About: Outpatients Department / Carers Cafe Outpatients Department / Wellbeing

(as the patient),

I go to an out patient group on a Wednesday at St. Andrew’s hospice in Airdrie Scotland at it is great.

We do a lot of different things including exercise for anything upto one hour, arts and crafts every four  weeks this is what I like doing and completely aroma therapy every four weeks which I think is not enough as this is a great part of the group and I am not great at meeting people but this is a great crowd and the staff are also great.

I don’t get out and about any more and this is great for my mental health and well being .

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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 31/10/2025 at 15:23
Published on Care Opinion at 15:23

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Dear Francestnoip340,

I am so glad to hear that you enjoy attending St Andrew's Hospice on a Wednesday and that you find the various therapeutic activities and therapies beneficial.

It must be difficult for you to be less able to get out and about and I am pleased that you enjoy the group sessions and the support of the staff. Your mental health and wellbeing are very important to us so hearing that coming regularly to our Outpatient department is helping you means a lot. Our staff will be delighted to receive your feedback.

Thank you for sharing a little of your story. It helps us to know that we are truly meeting the needs of you and others.

I would like to acknowledge your comment about aromatherapy. We are aware that aromatherapy is popular and that there are many benefits that result from it. It can be difficult to give everybody the number of sessions that they would like due to demand, however, you could talk to the team and they will discuss with you whether an additional session is something that they can support,

I wish you well and thank you again for taking time to feedback about our services,

Warmest regards,

Margaret

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