We are incredibly grateful to The Hospital Saturday Fund for their generous donation of £2,000 to support the development of our Western Medical Acupuncture service, expanding our therapy services for our patients.
Since May 2024, The Myton Hospices has been offering acupuncture as a therapeutic option for some patients. This treatment is available to any known Myton patient, whether they are staying on our Inpatient Unit or accessing support through our Patient & Carer Wellbeing service. Acupuncture is provided as a course of six sessions.
Every patient receiving acupuncture at Myton is asked to track their symptoms throughout their treatment, and so far, every patient has reported measurable benefits. Whilst often associated with pain relief, acupuncture has also helped alleviate symptoms such as hot flushes, constipation, nausea and fatigue, bringing much needed comfort to our patients.
With only one of our doctors currently trained in this area, this funding will enable us to train an additional doctor, allowing us to offer this treatment to more of our patients, as a valuable addition to the holistic care we provide.
An Acupuncture patient said:
Dr Liz explained all the aspects of the treatment and I felt very comfortable and supported during my sessions. I have significantly less pain now which has made me feel much more positive in myself.
Elizabeth Freshwater, Consultant in Palliative Care at The Myton Hospices, said:
We are incredibly grateful to The Hospital Saturday Fund for their generous support. Thanks to this funding, we can expand our Western Medical Acupuncture service, helping even more people manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Donations like this enable us to continue to develop services that ensure our patients get the care and support they need and deserve.
Michelle Fletcher, Charity Coordinator at The Hospital Saturday Fund, said:
The Hospital Saturday Fund is delighted to award a £2,000 grant to The Myton Hospices in support of their new Western Medical Acupuncture (WMA) Service. This grant will contribute to the establishment of the service, helping to enhance patient care and well-being within the hospice.
At The Myton Hospices, we believe that everyone matters for every single moment of their life. Thanks to the support of The Hospital Saturday Fund, we can continue to make a meaningful difference to the people we care for.
If you, your organisation or business would like to support any funding opportunities at The Myton Hospices, we would love to hear from you.
You can also make a donation on our website.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Together, we can secure the future of hospice care in our community and support as many people as possible who need our services.
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