Posts By: Sanni Honkavaara

Severn Hospice opens special garden space for honouring loved ones missed

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09.10.2024 A new garden area and ‘living sculpture’ have been created for relatives and friends to remember loved ones lost. Severn Hospice commissioned Maesbury Metals in Oswestry to create the sculpture that will hold ‘Hospice Hearts’ – tributes engraved with personal messages from families and friends. Taking inspiration from the heart flower Lamprocapnos spectabilis, a… Read more »

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Severn Hospice joins forces with local health care providers to support patients receiving palliative care

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20.9.2024 Patients facing incurable illness in Shropshire will have improved access to vital medicines thanks to a special pharmacy network established with the support of Severn Hospice and the NHS. Severn Hospice collaborated with the NHS and community pharmacies to build a pharmacy network, supporting local patients receiving care for life-limiting illness. Having identified a… Read more »

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Lights of Love to comfort families missing loved ones

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4.9.24 Families who are missing loved ones are invited to a special service of remembrance which will see a communal Christmas tree lit up in celebration of those being remembered. Severn Hospice is hosting its annual Lights of Love service at its Shrewsbury hospice on Sunday 1 December. Shrewsbury Brass Band and Shrewsbury Male Voice… Read more »

Welshpool shop staff and volunteers are laughing outside their shop.

Welshpool shop celebrates being shortlisted for award

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30.08.2024 Shoppers in Welshpool have voted the Severn Hospice outlet as one of their favourites – and now our Welshpool shop is in the running for a top national award. Severn Hospice shop on High Street has been shortlisted for The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Award. The new award is a part of the Charity… Read more »

Shirl Green is fundraising in memory of her sister by joining the Severn Hospice Walk in our shoes challenge.

Family raises vital funds for Severn Hospice in memory of Sarah

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Family raises vital funds for Severn Hospice in memory of Sarah 23 August 2024 When Sarah Thomas was diagnosed with cancer, her family knew they were facing one of the most challenging times of their lives. After receiving the news that no further treatment was possible, Sarah found comfort at Severn Hospice, and ever since,… Read more »

Trustees of The Roddam Charity stand in front of the Telford hospice site with Susie Foster from Severn Hospice.

The Roddam Charity supports Hospice Patients with Donation

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26 July 2024 A Newport charity has helped Severn Hospice with a £3,000 donation to benefit local people living with incurable illness. The gift from the Roddam Charity to Severn Hospice is the latest in long years of support, and will be used for patients staying at our Telford site. Susie Foster, our trusts and… Read more »

Smiling members of Severn Hospice personnel stand together holding a sign that says "We're stepping it up!"

Join us for an extra-large step challenge this September

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10 July 2024 Will you join our step challenge to support our care and help us mark our 35th anniversary? Every year, our nurses and care teams walk an average of 10,000 steps a day while providing specialist support that means so much to local people who need it. None of this would happen without… Read more »