Charity | Posted on July 25th, 2024 | return to news
Carers escape to the seaside at Swanage thanks to Lewis-Manning
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care provided a group of carers with a day at a beach hut on Swanage Beach.
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care provided a day of escape and relaxation for a group of carers with a beach hut on Swanage Beach.
The carers swapped their usual routine for a sunny day adventure at Swanage Beach, giving them the chance to unwind, laugh, and even dip their toes in the sea.
The day kicked off with carers dropping off their spouses at the Lewis-Manning Day Hospice in Poole, where the hospice clinical team took over caring duties, and the local Dorset patients were set to enjoy a day full of clinical support, games, arts and crafts, and lunch, ensuring they had just as much fun as their carers.
Meanwhile, their carers headed to a beach hut at Swanage which was used as a base for the day and as the location of their monthly support and bereavement carers group.
Family support & bereavement lead at Lewis-Manning, Jo Sharkey, said: “What a wonderful day we all enjoyed, it was incredibly relaxing and just what the carers needed. We devoured delicious fish & chips, someone bought some Prosecco and another some fresh strawberries, it was such a treat.
“The loveliness of it all was just being able to sit and do nothing but enjoy each other’s company. There were lots of shared conversations about what is happening in their lives, but the day out provided time out for the carers not to be responsible for anything or anybody for a short time, have food put in front of them and do something normal. Things that so many of us perhaps take for granted.”
One of the carers, Val, said: “When you’re a carer, it’s like you’re sitting in a hole, and you just want someone to come and sit with you. Lewis-Manning is my rock. The compassion and care are so special. I have been attending the group for around two years.”
Another carer, Alison, said: “As a carer, you are working 365 days a year, 24/7 with no support. There are no holidays. Who would want that job? Lewis-Manning is the only part of my life that has stayed the same for the past six months.”
Anyone interested in finding out about the Family Support and Bereavement Service at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is urged to visit their website.
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