Wellbeing sessions

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Compassionate Neighbours are great people like you. Each week they come together with local people in communities across Lothians and share each other's joys and passions or maybe just have a cuppa and a good chat.

If you feel lonely isolated or in need of some companionship we'd love to tell you more.

Come and meet us on Monday mornings between 10.30am - 11.30am in our Wellbeing Hub or call 0131 551 1381 and ask to speak to Compassionate Neighbours.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

Playing games, particularly board games, helps to preserve cognition, and prevent cognitive decline, as documented in the British Medical Journal.  If you enjoy board games, quizzes and meeting new people, then come along and enjoy a cuppa while having some fun.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Have fun, get active and work on your balance, strength and movement. This class is for all levels and is as much about enjoyment as it is about movement.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition and their carers.

Join us at Story Circle to share, create, and explore stories together. Whether you bring a moment from your life, a story you've written, or simply want to work with a prompt or story provided, there's a place for you here.

No need for perfect words—just bring your curiosity. You'll be supported and guided as we see where our stories take us!

This group is open to all Hospice patients, including those from the community, as well as to families and carers. Sessions are facilitated by our dramatherapist and take place in person in our Art Studio.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

This is a 1:1 bookable appointment to come and meet with one of our Wellbeing Support Workers and learn more about the Wellbeing Service and the different sessions we provide. During the information session our Wellbeing Support Worker will show you around the facilities we have available to help give you a feel for our services, and can answer any questions you might have. 

This session is only suitable for those with a life-limiting condition.

An open art group for anyone interested in exploring artmaking for creative expression and social connection. Guided by a trainee art therapist, the group is a creative safe space for emotional expression, cultivating connections with others and support through art.

No previous art skills or knowledge is required.   

The group will run for 5 weeks with a break over Easter.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Are you ready for a refresh of body and mind? We’ll come together to experience peacefulness through trying a range of relaxation techniques, discovering something new each week.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Compassionate Neighbours are great people like you. Each week they come together with local people in communities across Lothians and share each other's joys and passions or maybe just have a cuppa and a good chat.

If you feel lonely isolated or in need of some companionship we'd love to tell you more.

Come and meet us on Monday mornings between 10.30am - 11.30am in our Wellbeing Hub or call 0131 551 1381 and ask to speak to Compassionate Neighbours.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition and their carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

Playing games, particularly board games, helps to preserve cognition, and prevent cognitive decline, as documented in the British Medical Journal.  If you enjoy board games, quizzes and meeting new people, then come along and enjoy a cuppa while having some fun.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition and their carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

This is a 1:1 bookable appointment to come and meet with one of our Wellbeing Support Workers and learn more about the Wellbeing Service and the different sessions we provide. During the information session our Wellbeing Support Worker will show you around the facilities we have available to help give you a feel for our services, and can answer any questions you might have. 

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition and their carers.

Join us at Story Circle to share, create, and explore stories together. Whether you bring a moment from your life, a story you've written, or simply want to work with a prompt or story provided, there's a place for you here.

No need for perfect words—just bring your curiosity. You'll be supported and guided as we see where our stories take us!

This group is open to all Hospice patients, including those from the community, as well as to families and carers. Sessions are facilitated by our dramatherapist and take place in person in our Art Studio.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

This is a 1:1 bookable appointment to come and meet with one of our Wellbeing Support Workers and learn more about the Wellbeing Service and the different sessions we provide. During the information session our Wellbeing Support Worker will show you around the facilities we have available to help give you a feel for our services, and can answer any questions you might have. 

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Are you ready for a refresh of body and mind? We’ll come together to experience peacefulness through trying a range of relaxation techniques, discovering something new each week.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Come along at any time between 11am and 12.30pm to chat with some of the team and meet new people while enjoying a cuppa!

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers; and those who have been recently bereaved.

This is a 1:1 bookable appointment to come and meet with one of our Wellbeing Support Workers and learn more about the Wellbeing Service and the different sessions we provide. During the information session our Wellbeing Support Worker will show you around the facilities we have available to help give you a feel for our services, and can answer any questions you might have. 

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Compassionate Neighbours are great people like you. Each week they come together with local people in communities across Lothians and share each other's joys and passions or maybe just have a cuppa and a good chat.

If you feel lonely isolated or in need of some companionship we'd love to tell you more.

Come and meet us on Monday mornings between 10.30am - 11.30am in our Wellbeing Hub or call 0131 551 1381 and ask to speak to Compassionate Neighbours.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition and their carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

Playing games, particularly board games, helps to preserve cognition, and prevent cognitive decline, as documented in the British Medical Journal.  If you enjoy board games, quizzes and meeting new people, then come along and enjoy a cuppa while having some fun.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition and their carers.

Join us at Story Circle to share, create, and explore stories together. Whether you bring a moment from your life, a story you've written, or simply want to work with a prompt or story provided, there's a place for you here.

No need for perfect words—just bring your curiosity. You'll be supported and guided as we see where our stories take us!

This group is open to all Hospice patients, including those from the community, as well as to families and carers. Sessions are facilitated by our dramatherapist and take place in person in our Art Studio.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

This is a 1:1 bookable appointment to come and meet with one of our Wellbeing Support Workers and learn more about the Wellbeing Service and the different sessions we provide. During the information session our Wellbeing Support Worker will show you around the facilities we have available to help give you a feel for our services, and can answer any questions you might have. 

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Are you ready for a refresh of body and mind? We’ll come together to experience peacefulness through trying a range of relaxation techniques, discovering something new each week.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Come along at any time between 11am and 12.30pm to chat with some of the team and meet new people while enjoying a cuppa!

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Classes will include movement, breathing techniques and relaxation. A few benefits of yoga include improved strength, improved proprioception, reduced stress, reduced pain, and improved sleep.

Each week the group will focus on a different topic.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

Playing games, particularly board games, helps to preserve cognition, and prevent cognitive decline, as documented in the British Medical Journal.  If you enjoy board games, quizzes and meeting new people, then come along and enjoy a cuppa while having some fun.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition and their carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

This is a 1:1 bookable appointment to come and meet with one of our Wellbeing Support Workers and learn more about the Wellbeing Service and the different sessions we provide. During the information session our Wellbeing Support Worker will show you around the facilities we have available to help give you a feel for our services, and can answer any questions you might have. 

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition and their carers.

Join us at Story Circle to share, create, and explore stories together. Whether you bring a moment from your life, a story you've written, or simply want to work with a prompt or story provided, there's a place for you here.

No need for perfect words—just bring your curiosity. You'll be supported and guided as we see where our stories take us!

This group is open to all Hospice patients, including those from the community, as well as to families and carers. Sessions are facilitated by our dramatherapist and take place in person in our Art Studio.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers; and those who have recently been bereaved.

This is a 1:1 bookable appointment to come and meet with one of our Wellbeing Support Workers and learn more about the Wellbeing Service and the different sessions we provide. During the information session our Wellbeing Support Worker will show you around the facilities we have available to help give you a feel for our services, and can answer any questions you might have. 

This session is only suitable for those with a life-limiting condition.

An open art group for anyone interested in exploring artmaking for creative expression and social connection. Guided by a trainee art therapist, the group is a creative safe space for emotional expression, cultivating connections with others and support through art.

No previous art skills or knowledge is required.   

The group will run for 5 weeks with a break over Easter.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Are you ready for a refresh of body and mind? We’ll come together to experience peacefulness through trying a range of relaxation techniques, discovering something new each week.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Come along at any time between 11am and 12.30pm to chat with some of the team and meet new people while enjoying a cuppa!

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers.

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Classes will include movement, breathing techniques and relaxation. A few benefits of yoga include improved strength, improved proprioception, reduced stress, reduced pain, and improved sleep.

Each week the group will focus on a different topic.

This session is suitable for those with a life-limiting condition; their family, friends and carers; and those who have been recently bereaved.

This is a 1:1 bookable appointment to come and meet with one of our Wellbeing Support Workers and learn more about the Wellbeing Service and the different sessions we provide. During the information session our Wellbeing Support Worker will show you around the facilities we have available to help give you a feel for our services, and can answer any questions you might have.