Hospice Services in Somerset
Our mission is to ensure specialist palliative care is available for those who need it across Somerset. The hospice is committed to improving the provisions of services across Somerset.
At St Margaret’s Hospice, we’re here to support everyone impacted by a life-limiting illness. Whether you’re a patient, carer, healthcare professional, or family member, we’ve gathered a range of resources, guidance, and educational programmes to help you navigate this journey with confidence and compassion.
Our mission is to ensure specialist palliative care is available for those who need it across Somerset. The hospice is committed to improving the provisions of services across Somerset.
Guidance on using oral/buccal medication for symptom control for people caring for a person for whom recovery is uncertain, or who is in the end of their life.
A training pack for carers and relatives being trained to give subcutaneous injections for symptom control. This should be used alongside the one-to-one training provided by your nurse.
Simple lymphatic drainage massage for right leg lymphoedema, with gentle techniques to promote lymph fluid drainage and reduce swelling.
Simple lymphatic drainage massage for right arm or breast lymphoedema, with gentle techniques to promote lymph fluid drainage and reduce swelling.
Simple lymphatic drainage massage for left leg lymphoedema, with gentle techniques to promote lymph fluid drainage and reduce swelling
Simple lymphatic drainage massage for left arm or breast lymphoedema, with gentle techniques to promote lymph fluid drainage and reduce swelling.
Simple lymphatic drainage massage for head and neck lymphoedema, with gentle techniques to promote lymph fluid drainage and reduce swelling.
Simple lymphatic drainage massage for genital lymphoedema, with gentle techniques to promote lymph fluid drainage and reduce swelling.