As the New Year begins, most of us start thinking about resolutions or challenges that we’d like to take on. It’s no secret that leading a healthy, more active lifestyle…
Hospice Heroes: Jaqui Elmer’s Three Peak Challenge
Could you be a Hospice Hero in 2018? In our continuing Hospice Heroes series, we meet Jacqui Elmer, who took on a massive challenge to raise money for Weston Hospicecare…
Hospice Heroes: Why Steph Grasby Decided to Take on a Marathon Challenge
Could you be a Hospice Hero in 2018? In a new series, we’ll be shining a spotlight at those who take on an extreme challenge to raise money for Weston…
Trustees Week 2017: Why This Role is so Important to our Work
Running from November 13th- 17th, 2017, Trustees week shines a spotlight on a role that many have heard of, but few know much about. The Trustees Week website reports that…
20 Ways to Raise £20 for Weston Hospicecare
Our In-Patient Unit is turning 20! Quite simply, we wouldn’t be here without the generosity of the local community, who support us by shopping in our shops, playing our lottery…
Remembering Loved Ones With Our Bereavement Support Team
“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…