Discover the care and support we offer
We provide Hospice care & support to patients and their loved ones living in Kent and East Sussex. Learn more about how we can help you.
What is Living Well?
Living Well at Hospice in the Weald is a compassionate, inclusive space where patients, carers, and bereaved families come together to focus on what truly matters to them. The service aims to help people live as well as they can for as long as they can and offers a safe and empowering environment where individuals are supported to make the most of their lives. Living Well is proud to celebrate dignity, choice, and connection.
With a holistic approach that addresses practical, psychological, and emotional needs, each person is treated as an individual, not a patient. The Living Well service is bespoke, allowing participants to set and pursue personal goals, build community, and take control of their journey. Whether someone is with the programme for weeks or over a year, they are supported – not directed – through a personalised experience that evolves with them.
Why attend?
People choose the Living Well service because it recognises that as individuals, we are far more than our diagnosis or symptoms; we are people with passions and ambitions. Through creative therapies like art and music, and support that encourages mobility and activity, the service helps people reconnect with their identity and rediscover their confidence.
Living Well offers a space where there is no pressure to be anything other than yourself, allowing people to find their own sense of normality and engage in what brings them joy, whether familiar or new. With a deep focus on the human aspects of life, such as social connection, emotional wellbeing, and personal expression, it provides a nurturing environment where people are seen, valued, and empowered to live authentically.
Who is it for?
The Living Well service supports a wide and diverse community, including patients, carers, bereaved family members, children of adult patients, adults of child patients, staff, and even pets. We recognise that everyone connected to hospice care deserves compassion and support. Living Well is often the first space people encounter when entering the Pembury building, it immediately offers a sense of warmth, laughter, and community.
By bringing together people from all walks of life, the service fosters connection and shared experience, creating a welcoming environment where individuals can simply be themselves. It’s especially valuable for those who may not even realise they are carers, helping them feel seen and understood.
Is there a process to join, and how does it work?
The Living Well referral process is welcoming and person‑centred from the first contact. After an initial phone call, people are invited to a relaxed welcome session to meet the team and talk about what matters to them. Together, we explore people’s needs, goals, symptoms, and any barriers they may be facing. Support is tailored around people, not a fixed timetable.
We review progress regularly – usually every three months – to decide next steps, whether that’s continuing with us, moving back into the community, or connecting with other services. Support typically lasts between six weeks and six months, always in flexible blocks that adapt to each person’s journey. Get in touch to learn more.
Who is a part of the team?
Living Well is made up of a multidisciplinary team, including wellbeing assistants, creative therapists, music therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, volunteers, and a creative arts coordinator. Together, they provide a wide range of personalised support, helping individuals live well in ways that are meaningful to them.
The service collaborates with a variety of external professionals and organisations. These include Compaid, which supports digital inclusion and transport; Sevenoaks and Tonbridge School, whose volunteers run workshops; and Involve Kent, which helps with signposting to community services. The service also maintains strong links with GPs, ensuring joined-up care, and is supported by an on-site social worker.
