South Cumbrian artist Kevin Cookmead is launching a collection of paintings to commemorate life at BAE Systems’ Barrow yard. Kevin, who has terminal cancer and is entering the final months of his life, wanted to use his skills to benefit others. Therefore the paintings and a number of prints, which have been produced in conjunction …
At St Mary’s we understand that expert end of life care for all is more important than ever. That’s why we’re proud to be taking part in Hospice Care Week from 4-8 October 2021. And shine a spotlight on the amazing work our teams provide, both at the hospice and across our community. Hospice Care …
Kath’s Story St Mary’s Hospice is made up of so many incredible stories and is here for and thanks to our community. Here’s Kath’s story … Shared and movingly written by daughter Claire: Harry was from Barrow, but after training as a draughtsman at Vickers and then attending teacher training college, he spent most of his …
St Mary’s Hospice is celebrating the difference volunteers make to our organisation and thanking them for all their time and dedication during this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June. St Mary’s is proud to benefit from the skills, time and passion of nearly 300 volunteers. In a variety of roles, from being a …
As part of #dyingmattersweek we’ve been asking what matters most to you when you die? In partnership with Barrow Borough Council we’ve been out in Barrow and Ulverston asking people on the streets. It was not a surprise that lots of people we spoke to hadn’t really thought about it. Thinking and talking about death …
TRIGGER WARNING: Death, dying, cancer We’d like to introduce you to Kevin Cookmead. Kev is only 49 and, sadly, he’s dying. He has terminal cancer and his doctors have given him 6-9 months to live. He’d like to end his days here at St Mary’s Hospice. But before that, he wants to share his final …
St Mary’s Hospice is delighted to announce it has been awarded £10,000 from the Albert Hunt Trust to help meet the increased need for end of life care and support for patients, families and carers locally. Over the last twelve months the hospice has evolved its way of working to be responsive and flexible, delivering …
We are inviting you to our brand new event Night 4 a Nurse! From the comfort of your own home, we challenge you and your family to stay up as late as you can! Helped by our team providing activities, competitions and giveaways! It’s £10 per family (with no minimum sponsorship), and you can sign …
St Mary’s Hospice and CANDOFM have teamed up to bring Community Radio to the people of Ulverston and the surrounding area. The aerial, installed in the Hospice grounds, allows a new broadcast on new frequency 107.3 FM, linking with the established broadcast 106.3 Fm in Barrow. The station is also available online. Station Manager, Jonny …
We are hiring! Complementary Therapist: 26 hours per week (job share available) We have an exciting opportunity for a Complementary Therapist to work in the Living Well therapy team, providing individual and group therapies for people living with advancing illness, and their carers. You will be based at St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston and the …
