Drop-in Centres
The hospice supports drop-in centres at Barrow, Ulverston and Grange which are intended to support people affected by serious progressive illnesses, including patients, carers, families, friends, the bereaved and anyone requiring information.
Not all problems are medical and you won't always feel like talking to the doctor. it helps to share our worries with someone who may have been through the same. The group sessions offer advice and support in a friendly environment so that people should not feel isolated or alone.
Barrow Drop-in patients and carers
Barrow Drop-in meets every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St Mary’s Hospice Social Care Centre, Lesser Kings Hall, Hartington Street, Barrow in Furness. For further information contact the Group Co-ordinators Anne Beattie 01229 471650 or Elaine Lewis 01229 834016.
Ulverston Drop-in patients and carers
Ulverston Drop-in meets every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Coronation Hall, County Square, Ulverston. For further information contact 01229 582610.
Grange Drop-in patients and carers
Grange over Sands Drop-in meets every Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the United Reform Church, Kents Bank Road, Grange. For further information contact 01229 580305.
Furness Breast Cancer Support Group
The Furness Breast Cancer Support Group aims to provide support for people whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. We often have a speaker or a demonstration at the meeting. There will also be plenty of opportunity for informal chat over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. The group meets on the first Monday of each month (except when this falls on a bank holiday when it will be held on the second Monday) from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at St Mary’s Hospice Social Care Centre, Lesser Kings Hall, Hartington Street, Barrow in Furness. For further information contact Dorothy Dawes 01229 822306 or Margaret Watkins 01229 822470.
Furness Prostate Cancer Support Group
An informal meeting for prostate cancer sufferers and their families and friends. Furness Prostate Cancer Support Group meet on the second Monday of each month from 7 p.m. at St Mary's Hospice Social Day Care Centre, Lesser Kings Hall, Hartington Street, Barrow in Furness. For further information contact Anne Beattie 01229 471650, Paul Booth 01229 889768 or John Nelson 01229 470856.
