Calling all jam, marmalade and chutney makers and those who would like to try their hand at making jams or chutneys to raise money for Weston Hospicecare. We are launching…
Theatre group makes donation to hospice in memory of much-loved Graham
Members of a South West theatre group have put their talents to work to raise money for Weston Hospicecare, after the charity cared for one of their own. Octopus Drama…
“That first step through the door is the hardest of all” says Weston Hospicecare buddy group facilitator
The buddy group initiative is for bereaved carers of those who have died after being treated by Weston Hospicecare. Each group has between 10-12 people involved and after a decade…
“There was such a supportive atmosphere among the couples” says Strictly Fun Dancing participant
A participant from Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare 2018 has said the supportive atmosphere among the couples helped conquer the nerves before she took part in the grand finale…
How to turn your Midnight Beach Walk T-shirts into a fashion accessory
Weston College has donated £50 to Weston Hospicecare in exchange for old Midnight Beach Walk T-shirts so they can turn them into handbags. Thankfully, those at the college who came…
Weston Hospicecare patient with incurable cancer at peace in inpatient unit
A Weston Hospicecare patient has given a candid account about finding peace from just being in the inpatient unit. After being mistakenly treated for constipation in 2011, hospice patient Sharon…
“Lose all your inhibitions and you will never regret it” say 2018 Strictly Fun Dancing couple
A couple from this year’s Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare urge people to apply to take part for the next event. The hospice is currently taking applications for Strictly…
Weston Hospicecare events organiser discusses the importance of annual fundraising events
Over the last week, we have been posting a video a day to support Hospice UK’s Hospice Care Week campaign Here at Weston Hospicecare, we receive just 20% of our…
“It’s exciting to talk about the hospice because it really did start out of a community development” says director of patient services
Next year Weston Hospicecare will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. For much of the last three decades our director of patient services, John Bailey, has worked at the hospice. Naturally,…
“Our focus is to increase comfort levels for patients and families” says Wellbeing Centre manager
To coincide with Hospice UK’s Hospice Care Week, Weston Hospicecare is releasing a series of videos to show how different areas of the hospice come together to deliver health care…