If you’ve watched the television recently you’ll have seen an ad from a charity asking you to remember them in your will. And it’s no surprise. Charity giving in the UK might have suffered with the economy, but legacy giving continues to grow. However, the data suggested that smaller charities — especially hospices — are …
St Mary’s Hospice is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to Barrow Town Centre as it prepares to relocate its Portland Walk shop, Re:Love. While the move comes with some disappointment, it also brings fresh opportunities for the charity to continue its work in the community and being supported by the public. Since its opening in September …
At St Mary’s we believe that everyone living in Furness and the South Lakes deserves the best possible care at the end of their lives — do you? We’re recruiting new trustees to join our board. We’re proud of what we do, and if you want to take up a role that can directly impact …
St Mary’s Hospice is thrilled to announce that an incredible £130,654 has been raised during our Walk to Remember, making this the highest amount ever raised from a hospice-led initiative in our history. This achievement marks a monumental moment for our hospice, and it’s all thanks to the unwavering support of our community. For the …
After months of planning, organising, and anticipation, our Walk to Remember 2024 was not only a sellout success but also our biggest event to date! The night was filled with unforgettable moments of unity, reflection, and support for our hospice—and thanks to the unwavering backing of our incredible community, it truly became a night to …
In celebration of Hospice Care Week, Compassionate Communities is thrilled to announce the ‘Active Minds, Healthy Hearts: A Dementia Care Event,’ set to take place on Thursday, 10th October at the Barrow Leisure Centre. This special event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the incredible services and support available in our community for people living …
Sophie Murphy-Ayeche is our specialist dementia nurse. Her post is funded by St Mary’s and she’s employed in our Compassionate Communities team, with the role supported by Dementia UK with training and development, which means she’s an Admiral Nurse — admiral nurses being the title given to Dementia UK’s specialists nurses. Sophie explains: “We work …
Gale McKinnell, aged 73, was one of the oldest participants to complete the Walk to Remember, finishing the 10-mile walk in just over two hours. The event, organised by St Mary’s Hospice, is a fundraising initiative in which participants walk to honour loved ones. Gale took part to remember her brother, Dave Huddleston, who passed …
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ST MARY’S Hospice, in Ulverston, has named its new Chief Executive. Catherine Burn will join the St Mary’s team in October, succeeding Val Stangoe, who is retiring after leading the organisation for the past 11 years. Catherine will join St Mary’s from Carlisle Mencap, a social care provider in the north of the county, where …
