Like many people, St Mary’s Hospice has touched the life of Kirsty Parkinson in a way she’ll never forget. Kirsty has always known about the hospice and the services we offer but experienced it all first hand when her dad, Eddie, was cared for on the in-patient unit in 2022. For years, Kirsty has fundraised …
A FAMILY-owned car dealership has pledged its support to St Mary’s Hospice – by offering to supply vehicles at cost price. When the need arose for a new car to ensure the Hospice at Home team could deliver their vital services, Matt Johnson Prestige stepped in. And managing director Matt has pledged to help whenever …
We are overjoyed to once again express our gratitude for the incredible turnout we had at our Light Up A Life Services this year. The services were truly touching and heartwarming, thanks to all the amazing attendees and performers. Your presence and involvement made it a special and unforgettable occasion as we honored and remembered …
Last week we welcomed Mimi, Ross and Christine from Vattenfall to the Hospice. Vattenfall have been working closely with us at the hospice in funding a Clinical Skills Lab so we can train our staff and the community in the most up to date practice for palliative care. Nikki, our Practice Educator, said “I’m really, …
Spending time outdoors and close to nature can have a hugely positive effect on our wellbeing. So why not come and join us for a series of enjoyable, friendly outside sessions? These sessions are open to people with a diagnosis of Dementia and their carers/ family members. Our next session is Tuesday 31st October at …
Today is Marie’s day: “Always in our hearts and missed every day.” We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ricky and his family for their incredible generosity. They have paid for a day of hospice care in loving memory of Marie, beloved wife, mam and adored nanny. On Marie’s birthday. Their act …
We are inviting our community to come along to our Compassionate Cafes. Lynsey Lawson, Compassionate Communities Team Lead: “At Our Compassionate Cafes, we are here to offer a comforting hand and a listening ear. Our cafes are warm, welcoming, and here to provide a safe space for anyone in our community who is experiencing loss.“ …
Thank you, cheers, danke, muchas gracias, merci beaucoup, we’re grateful, we’re very much obliged, we couldn’t do it without you. There are lots of ways to say it, but none quite seem enough. This week is thank you week at St Mary’s Hospice. That’s when we get on the phones and get out and about …
Spending time outdoors and close to nature can have a hugely positive effect on our wellbeing. So why not come and join us for a series of enjoyable, friendly outside sessions? These sessions are open to people with a diagnosis of Dementia and their carers/ family members. Session dates: Tuesday 10th October 1.30pm-3.30pm Gentle walk …
Staff from St Mary’s Hospice and supporters including Josh and a team from Sterling dared to brave the challenge of Born Survivor at the weekend. Tackling the 18 obstacles throughout a 5k or 10k course challengers endured 74 mph mud slides, fire jumps and mud pits amongst others, all whilst raising funds for St Mary’s …
