It is natural that you may not know what to expect from before visiting St Gemma’s Out-Patients and that you may have many questions. We have tried to answer the most frequent queries people tend to have. If we haven’t answered your question here, or you need further advice or support, please call us on 0113 218 5294.
St Gemma’s Out-Patients is a wing of the main St Gemma’s Hospice. In Out-Patients we have services where patients or their family/ carers can attend for a couple of hours or a day during the week to meet with members of our team who can give you information and support. There is a Stop and Chatter session where anyone with a life limiting illness or their carers can book on to attend; otherwise patients require a referral to access the other services.
Out-Patients is open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday. You can book on a session here or call 0113 2185294.
Patients over 18 years old who have a life-limiting illness with no cure, their family or carers.
Life-limiting illnesses are illness for which there is no cure, and where any active treatment of that condition has now stopped. Life-limiting illnesses include cancers, but also non-cancer conditions such as COPD, heart failure and some neurological conditions.
Referrals to St Gemma’s can be made by GPs, specialist nurses, other palliative care providers or health professionals. All new referrals are assessed by our Community Nurse Specialist team who can suggest which services are most suitable for your needs.
We have a large range of activities available Monday to Friday. We offer fitness and wellbeing classes, art and craft sessions, regular support and talk groups for patients and their carers, and our ‘Information Café’ which helps patients manage symptoms such as fatigue and breathlessness.
Our sessions can be booked through Eventbrite.
Activities can be booked via Eventbrite.
Yes, we currently have restrictions on numbers due to Covid-19. We release the full timetable at the beginning of each month, so do have a look and try to book your activity as early as you can to avoid disappointment should the session be very busy.
For activity sessions or individual events you can choose to attend whichever ones interest you most. If you are referred to a programme of sessions which runs for a number of weeks, it is expected you will attend as many as you are able.
Our Carers’ group will be restarting soon but some of the referred programs are open to carers as well as the patients. Call Helen, our Out-Patient Secretary on 0113 2185294 for more information.
St Gemma’s Out-Patients unit is signposted on Harrogate Road. Please note this is a separate entrance to the main Hospice building.
Yes, at the entrance to Out-Patients off Harrogate Road. Pull up adjacent to the barrier and press the button. Parking is free. If the car park is full further parking is available within walking distance.
Yes, you can catch the number 2 or number 3 from Vicar Lane in Leeds City Centre to the Street Lane/Moortown Corner stop.
The following services also stop at Moortown Corner:
7A – Leeds – Alwoodley Avenue
7S – Leeds – Shadwell
36 – Leeds – Ripon
38 – White Rose Centre – Gledhow
39 – White Rose Centre – Gledhow
48 – Wigton Moor – Morley
781 – Leeds – Otley
Ring Out-Patients on 0113 2185294 to enquire about assistance for transport. Availability will depend on the day you need to attend and your specific needs.
You will be welcomed by our receptionist and our main lounge and seating area is just off reception. Our staff will be available to show you around and help guide you to the information and support you may be looking for. Refreshments are available including hot and cold drinks and you can purchase light snacks. It is also possible to visit our on-site bistro, a short walk away, which is open to the public and serves hot and cold food.
We have fully accessible facilities and availability of equipment such as hoists and oxygen concentrators. If you have any specific concerns please ring Out-Patients on 0113 2185294 to discuss your needs.
You must bring any medication you need with you when you come. If you need urgent medical help when you’re with us then we would call an ambulance for you.
If you’re not sure whether an activity is suitable for your needs then you are welcome to come along and watch the activity to help you decide.
If you have any specific concerns please feel free to ring us on 0113 218 5294 and discuss it with us.
