Posts By: John Carberry

Ward changes to benefit families

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People who need one of our beds won’t have to travel as far in future as part of a trial on our wards. The aim is to match the demand for beds and better meet patient preference.   Evidence collated from our admissions data shows that 50 patients a year, on average, were being cared… Read more »

Help us beat the burglars

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Can you help us beat the burglars? One of our shops has been broken into – the third burglary in two weeks. We’re beefing up our security as you would expect but we’re asking you to be vigilant. In the latest break-in overnight on Thursday 19 December, thieves smashed their way in through the front… Read more »

Building the future of hospice care

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The wraps have come off our £5 million investment in community care as our new building takes shape in Shrewsbury. We are adding more community-based services and facilities for patients who need our help but don’t need to stay in wards. And this week the structural steel framework for the brand new building at Bicton… Read more »

Heartfelt plea to support Christmas raffle

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Christmas has started early for Severn Hospice as we launch our seasonal raffle appeal with a heartfelt plea to supporters. Our weekly lottery and seasonal draws raise almost £1 million a year to fund care for families living with an incurable illness in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales. And in a letter to… Read more »

Proud to care

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“As soon as I heard about the fundraising to set up the hospice, I knew it was where I wanted to be.” Three decades later and Helen Duce is still proud to be caring for families here at Severn Hospice. This week, we’re marking 30 years of providing comforting care and emotional support to families… Read more »

Reduced capacity at our Telford hospice

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A message about changes to capacity at our Telford hospice following a reduction in funding from Telford and Wrekin Clinical Commissioning Group. Severn Hospice has been trying over many months to engage with Telford and Wrekin CCG to discuss a proposed £250,000 cut in the support it gives us. Sadly, despite our efforts to make… Read more »

Community milestone marked at Telford

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Ten years of care at our Telford hospice have been celebrated with the formal reopening of a newly refurbished Alexandra ward. Volunteers, supporters and partners were among the guests invited to share in the anniversary at our Apley Castle home. As well as adding another bedroom, the revamp includes a new room for families staying… Read more »

National celebration for our shops

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Our shops have been recognised as among the best in the country after beating off national competition to win a prestigious award. We have been named Outstanding Charity Retailer of the Year by the sector’s Retail Association. Thanks to the support of our customers, our 25 shops raise more than £1 million a year towards… Read more »

Potter pioneer passes the baton

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The mastermind behind the our hugely successful Pontesbury Potter is stepping down as chief route designer after more than two decades. The 13-mile hill and valley trail first started in 1996 and has been a must for fell runners and ramblers ever since. As well as racking up the miles planning out routes, Alan Morris… Read more »

Cinderellas sought for magical midnight fundraiser

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A parade of princesses is being conjured up for a midnight walk so a Shropshire charity can have a fairy tale ending for one of its biggest events. Severn Hospice, which cares for families in Shropshire and Mid Wales living with an incurable illness, is calling on women to step out with regal style to… Read more »