A day to reflect, grieve and remember: 23 March 2021 Worcestershire’s St Richard’s Hospice is supporting a national day to remember those who have died during the pandemic, and to show support for everyone who has been bereaved. The day is set to take place on Tuesday, 23 March – the anniversary of the UK… Read more »
Who doesn’t love a fish-finger sandwich! Whatever a patient’s favourite meal, our catering team do their best to make it happen. Despite the challenges around Covid, making mealtimes special is still an important part of the day while we care for people in our In-patient Unit. The meals patients ask for are often simple… Read more »
“The hospice makes the difference between existing and living. I wasn’t really living before I accessed support from St Richard’s, I was just existing.” These are the words of Christine, who shares her story this World Cancer Day. Christine, 67, is living with cancer and is supported by our Living Well Team. After moving to… Read more »
Christmas can be an incredibly difficult time of year for many, particularly when a loved one has died. Family Support Manager, Matt Jackson, said, “It’s normal to feel emotional, sad and low at Christmas when we are bereaved. We miss our loved one who has died and the memories of Christmases past can be both… Read more »
Something magical happened in the gardens of St Richard’s Hospice on Wednesday, 9th December. Patient Helen Kennaway’s wish to see snow again was made a reality – with a little help from Chris at CLS Entertainments and his snow machine! It is always a privilege for the hospice team to help make time spent at… Read more »
Benefits advisers working at a hospice have passed the £2 million mark in money raised for patients and families. The milestone amount was reached by Citizens Advice advisers working in the Family Support Team at St Richard’s Hospice since 2009. The advisers help gain financial support for patients with serious, progressive illnesses and their loved… Read more »
Patients are loving our online creative activities, particularly when they are more likely to be stuck at home to keep as safe as possible during the pandemic. Not only are they interesting virtual sessions in themselves; they can also have a positive impact on how a patient feels and their physical symptoms. Take Jacky, who… Read more »
It’s Children’s Grief Awareness Week UK (19th – 26th November, 2020), and we’re focusing on the services provided to young people by our Family Support Team. During the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to help children navigate their grief. Our Family Support Team has found safe ways to be there for children experiencing bereavement…. Read more »
To celebrate International Men’s Day on Thursday, 19th November, we’re looking at our Men’s Space patient support group. As they do every Thursday, our Men’s Space members will meet virtually to spend time supporting each other, talking, and sharing experiences. Learn more about the group, and how it adapted to lockdown, in this piece by… Read more »
This beautiful and moving short film, was created by Josh Graesser, 16, in memory of his mum Sue, who was cared for by St Richard’s. #IRemember Our heartfelt thanks to Josh for sharing his memories and helping to normalise the conversation around death, dying and grief. Over to Josh in his own words: “I came… Read more »
