St Mary’s Hospice is really grateful to Cumbria County Council and Age UK Barrow for taking over management of the Hub in our Living Well Centre on Duke Street in Barrow. They will now be coordinating support to local residents who are self- isolating. This enables our staff who supported the hub to focus on …
St Mary’s In Patient Unit beds re-opening w/c 13th April! Brilliant news: we have been working with the other organisations in our locality, making decisions about the best use of resources in these next few weeks. St Mary’s will now be re-opening four of our In Patient Unit beds on Monday 13th April – hooray! …
On the 2nd May Don and Sarah – owners of The Northern Line – were due to take part in the fantastic annual charity walk- The Keswick to Barrow – in the team for St Mary’s Hospice. Sadly like all such events, this year’s walk has been postponed, meaning that much needed funds generated from …
A few quizzes from our Fundraising team to keep you and the family busy in isolation. Quizzes 9000 and St Mary’s Photos Song lyrics and film quotes Trivia Answers 9000 and St Mary’s ANSWERS Photos ANSWERS Song lyrics and film quotes ANSWERS Trivia Answers Ones for the kids forgetmenot kids activities 1 BOREDOM BREAKER …
We were really sad to hear that Joan Pollit has died early this month. Joan was our original matron, and a key influencer of what followed. She wanted patients to “live for the moment” and find joy even in the most challenging circumstances. This is an ethos that we continue to follow today. Val Stangoe: …
When I found out my work experience was at St Mary’s Hospice part of me was nervous however the other part of me was really intrigued to find out more about the service and what it provides. Everyone is so welcoming at the hospice which makes it a much more happier place and it has …
I’ve been volunteering at the Orangery Cafe in St Mary’s Hospice for a year now and I honestly can’t believe how fast the year has been. Walking in on my first day I felt nervous and hesitant having a undeserving idea that the hospice would be overflowing with grief, despair and misery. I couldn’t have …
With no signs of storm Ciara calming we made the decision to close our day hospice today to ensure the safety of our patients. However, this didn’t stop the Living Well team who visited all patients in their own homes to share the Valentine’s love. If you’d like to find out more about our Day …
St Mary’s Hospice have some truly amazing supporters – but Claire Noble from Barrow is prepared to go to put herself though (some peoples’ idea of) hell in order to raise money for a cause close to her heart. In her own words, Claire shares her remarkable story here: “St Mary’s hospice is an awesome …
L to R – Paula, Helen, Adele, Rhonda, Kim, Carol This year the nurses at St Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston have chosen to donate food to the Barrow food bank rather than sending Christmas cards. The In-patient unit staff came up with the idea and shared it amongst staff who also added to the donations. …
