Sunflower Centre Day Hospice
This day hospice service is for people in Somerset who are well enough to live at home but need the specialist support and compassionate care St Margaret’s can offer, in addition to that provided by their normal health and social care services.
The Sunflower Centre teams provide a holistic service, helping meet our patients’ physical, emotional and social needs. Our enabling approach helps to empower patients and work together to build coping strategies, maximise independence and increase quality of life.
Useful Information
The teams at our Sunflower Centres offer physical, emotional, and social support. This includes our complementary therapies, which help to improve overall well–being and increase our patients’ quality of life. We also offer more practical support, such as advice or help with claiming benefits or referrals to other services. Our day hospices in Taunton and Yeovil run activities, such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, or listening to music.
When you first visit the Sunflower Centre, you will have the opportunity to meet with a member of our team on a one-to-one basis. We will work with you to form a plan and set realistic goals. Attendance depends on your individual needs and the plan we will create with you. We offer lunch and refreshments at our day hospices and offer a range of activities.
A carer or family member may wish to come with you on your first visit; however, the Sunflower Centre is for patients only. St Margaret’s offers support for carers and family members through other services.
The Sunflower Centre Day Hospice is a time-limited service. On discharge, we will work closely with you to refer you onto other services at St Margaret’s, or external services, if appropriate.
The Sunflower Centre Day Hospices are in the St Margaret’s Taunton and St Margaret’s Yeovil sites:
- St Margaret’s Hospice Taunton – Heron Drive, Taunton. TA1 5HA
- St Margaret’s Hospice Yeovil – Little Tarrat Lane, Yeovil. BA20 2HU
- Opening Times
The Taunton Sunflower Centre Day Hospice is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am – 2pm.
The Yeovil Sunflower Centre Day Hospice is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am – 2pm. Additionally, we offer drop-in sessions on alternate Thursdays.
Access
There is disabled access to all areas.
Smoking
St Margaret’s has a restricted patient smoking policy.
Parking
Available at the front of the hospice in Taunton and Yeovil, disabled parking is close to the main entrance.
Refreshments
Lunch and refreshments are provided.
Gardens
Both of our hospices in Taunton and Yeovil have beautiful gardens available for patients to enjoy during their time at the Sunflower Centre.
Transport
We encourage all patients attending the Sunflower Centre to organise their own transport where possible; however, under certain circumstances, transport can be arranged.
Medication
Please bring in the medication you need for the day and your current prescription.
