Appeal launched to recruit new community nurse for hospice
Weston Hospicecare has launched an appeal to fund a new community nurse who will help support the charity’s rising demand to offer care for people in their home. The hospice…
Alpacas visit Weston Hospicecare HQ to relieve patient stress
Three alpacas named Flash, Pickles and Tom visited Weston Hospicecare during a day hospice session. Owners Steve and Sally Baker answered questions posed by patients and offered a chance for…
‘Amazing’ contribution of Weston Hospicecare supporters celebrated during Volunteers Week
Around 300 members of Weston Hospicecare’s indefatigable army of volunteers came together this week to celebrate an important date in the charity calendar. Volunteers Week is an annual nationwide celebration…
Hospice launches new support group for people with neurological conditions
New sessions offering information and support for people with neurological conditions will run throughout June and July at Weston Hospicecare. The sessions are aimed at people with conditions like motor…
Graham cycles from London to Paris in less than 24 hours for Weston Hospicecare
A Weston Hospicecare supporter, who frequently tackles physically and mentally-demanding challenges to raise money for the charity, has completed a 24 hour cycling challenge in just 18 hours 36 minutes….
Hundreds attend Weston’s Hospicecare’s ‘inspiring’ 30th anniversary service
Around 200 people returned to the roots of Weston Hospicecare on Tuesday to celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary with a thanksgiving service. The hospice was formed in 1989 as the…
Hospice volunteer retires after 26 years of service
A former Royal Air Force engineer who has volunteered for 26 years at Weston Hospicecare has retired. Syd Brailey (pictured centre), aged 90, was responsible for managing the service of…
£50,000 benefits package donated to Weston Hospicecare workers
An employee benefits company has donated a package worth nearly £50,000 to Weston Hospicecare – and will make a cash contribution to the charity for any other companies which also…
“We’ll supply the jars, if you make the jam” says hospice as fundraising initiative launches
Keen jam, chutney and marmalade makers are encouraged to get involved with a new fundraising initiative in aid of Weston Hospicecare. Community fundraisers at the hospice will be selling jams,…