While Christmas may be 13 Mondays away, we are already getting in the festive groove. Tickets for our Christmas raffle have gone on sale with a jackpot prize of £5,000. Each year we hold two raffles – one in the summer and the other at Christmas. Support The care and support we give to thousands… Read more »
Nurses are being invited to on-the-spot interviews at our first ever jobs days. We’re encouraging those interested to come along anytime between 8am and 5pm to our sites at Apley Castle, Telford on 28 September and Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury on 29 September to meet the team and find out more about rewarding careers in nursing…. Read more »
More patients who need specialist hospice care will be able to stay at home in future, thanks to changes we’re making to our services. We care for people living with incurable illness from across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales of which four out of five patients are cared for at home. And from… Read more »
We have recognised our most committed staff and volunteers at a special long service awards ceremony. At a series of celebratory afternoon teas, we have praised the longstanding dedication, loyalty and contributions of 95 longest-serving staff and volunteers who have collectively devoted an impressive 895 years between them. Each year, we thank team members who… Read more »
Finishing touches are being made to a former Shrewsbury hair salon in preparation for the opening of our 31st shop. We are all set to open our newest shop, which will be at Bicton Heath. Severn Hospice already has 30 other shops spread across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales including a large furniture… Read more »
Shropshire’s High Sheriff has praised the work of our staff and volunteers after seeing first-hand how we work together to help more than 3,000 families a year living with incurable illness. Lasting impression High Sheriff Mandy Thorn MBE, DL has extensive experience in the care sector and was invited to the hospice to see for… Read more »
There was reason to celebrate in Oakengates this week as we unveiled our new and larger store. At the grand opening, Councillor Stephen Reynolds, Oakengates Mayor and hospice volunteer was guest of honour and officially cut the ribbon to our newly relocated shop. We have to raise £2 for every £3 we spend and customers…
Dozens of runners laced up, headed for the start line, and raised thousands of pounds for us when they took part in last month’s TCS London Marathon 2023. They ran in pairs or alone, with their memories and many with blisters – but they all did it with one aim in mind and that was… Read more »
Marathon fundraiser and Hospice at Home Sister has pledged to walk 10,000 steps a day in May as she recovers from a sporting injury. Sharon Evans, one of our Sisters is supporting us by taking on Walk in our shoes, a month-long 10,000 daily step challenge. Our nurses walk an average of 10,000 steps each… Read more »
Our Oakengates shop is on the move to bigger premises and we’re on the lookout for more volunteers to join the team. At the heart of the local community, our charity shop is powered by volunteers and raises thousands of pounds to care for local people living with incurable illness. Welcoming Tracy Hill, Retail Area… Read more »
