A pioneering model of palliative care developed in Shropshire is being adopted across the UK – and will be given an international showcase at a specialist conference in Vienna next month. Severn Hospice teamed up with the NHS to create a model of palliative care for adults with neuromuscular conditions. Developed with the neuromuscular centre… Read more »
Supporters who’ve helped raise £20 million for our care over three decades of fundraising have been treated to a special celebration to thank them for the difference they have made. Supporters who joined our weekly lottery in its first year in 1995 were invited to the celebratory parties to recognise in person their incredible loyalty… Read more »
It’s full steam ahead for our next fundraiser – and this time it is for its four-legged friends. We will be holding its fur-st ever Dog Show and Fun Day on Saturday 20 September at our hospice in Bicton, Shrewsbury and the search is on to find the prettiest pup, waggiest tail and loveliest lady. … Read more »
Our Lights of Love service of remembrance will be offering comfort to hundreds of people missing loved ones this Christmas when it takes place in December. The event, which is on Sunday 7 December, features music, readings and moments of reflection and has become a poignant tradition for families touched by our renowned palliative and… Read more »
Nearly 40 years after helping to establish Severn Hospice, the legacy of one of our earliest supporters is helping us with our latest plan to support patients. Roy Fletcher, a respected Shrewsbury businessman and philanthropist, played a key role in the creation of Severn Hospice in the 1980s. And now, more than 30 years after… Read more »
Bake a difference and raise some dough. Bakers, tea-drinkers, coffee lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth are being invited to join us in a month-long fundraiser. Our Communi-tea Time event is a brand-new initiative with the aim of bringing local people together and connect over tea and cake while raising vital funds for patient… Read more »
Our much-loved step challenge is back this September – and we’re calling on supporters to get involved again. Our nurses and care teams walk an average of 10,000 steps a day caring for patients and their families. And now, we’re inviting the local community to ‘walk in our shoes’ for a month and take on… Read more »
The River Severn was a hive of activity as thousands turned out to support Severn Hospice’s annual Dragon Boat Festival – and organisers say the event exceeded all expectations. Despite earlier forecasts predicting storms and downpours, the weather held off and spirits soared as 51 teams – the highest number in the event’s 20+ year… Read more »
Our hospice chaplain who has provided spiritual care and support to thousands of patients and their families has bid farewell to colleagues after 30 years. Harry Edwards was our first chaplain and will be a familiar face to anyone who’s attended our Christmas Lights of Love service at any time in the last 25 years…. Read more »
We are inviting businesses to put their entrepreneurial talents to the test by taking part in a fundraising challenge. The literal money-spinner, officially launched at yesterday’s Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, is challenging local businesses to pledge £50 and grow it into as much as possible over 50 days, all in aid of our hospice… Read more »
