“When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.” –Author Unknown Christmas can be a very difficult time for those whose loved ones have died, especially if…
Stay Well This Winter: Top Tips for Self-Care from our Complementary Therapies Coordinator
As autumn turns to winter, nights draw in and the weather becomes colder. Self-care is always important, but during the colder months, it’s worth putting extra effort in. Just a…
A Spotlight on Bank Nursing: How This Flexible Nursing Career Can Benefit Weston Hospicecare
A quick chat with Alexa-Claire Legg, Bank Nurse at Weston Hospicecare. Since 2015, Alexa-Claire has been working as a bank nurse at Weston Hospicecare, both in our Day Services…
Hospice Care Week 2017: Focus on Fundraising
Here at Weston Hospicecare, we firmly believe that we are all hospice care, but we couldn’t do what we do without the support of the local community. Only 22% of…
Hospice Care Week 2017: Why Spiritual Care Matters
At Weston Hospicecare, our doctors, nurses, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, complementary therapists, chaplain and counsellor all work together to provide palliative care that covers both the physical and emotional needs of…
Hospice Care Week 2017: Fashionable Frocks and Brilliant Books; Retail Rocks!
We currently have 19 Weston Hospicecare shops (soon to be 20), plus an online store. With the exception of our £1 stores, all our shops sell a selection of fashion,…
Hospice Care Week 2017: When Words Aren’t Enough: A Spotlight on Expressive Movement Therapy
Since starting work at Weston Hospicecare around two months ago, I’ve heard a lot about Expressive Movement Therapy, a group that is offered as part of our Day Services. Everything…
Hospice Care Week 2017: Variety is the Spice of Life- Volunteer for us!
As we continue with our Hospice Care Week blog series, we take a look at what our volunteers bring to Weston Hospicecare … Volunteering takes on many forms within Weston…
Hospice Care Week 2017: An Interview with Fiona Chiplen, Weston Hospicecare’s Consultant
Hospice Care Week seeks to inform the public about hospice care throughout the UK. The theme for 2017 is “We are hospice care.” Here at Weston Hospicecare, we firmly believe…