- Mobility scooter – for Molly going to palliative care clinic.
- CHSS Advice Line – this phone line is staffed by qualified nurses who can give information and a listening ear to those living with chest heart and stroke illness. 0845 077 6000
- Befriending Service – befriending is when a trained volunteer visits someone at home and provides social interaction. The aim of befriending is to reduce social isolation. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland runs a befriending service specifically for those with heart failure in a number of areas of Scotland. A variety of other organisations offer generic befriending services across the country. You can search for befriending services here
- ALISS – access to local information to support self management for people with long term conditions
Pulse point
Think about what other support would be available for Molly in the community in the area where you work. Keep in mind that for someone living with a long term palliative condition that social support can often be just as important as medical intervention.
Page last reviewed: 28 Jul 2020
