Topic: News

Shirley standing in front of Perry Ward sign holding bouquet of flowers

Fond farewell to retiring ward clerk

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The welcoming face of a hospice ward has bid farewell to colleagues after almost a quarter century service. Severn Hospice’s much-loved Shirley Gennoe started at the hospice back in 2000 as a volunteer and shortly after became a part-time ward clerk for the charity that cares for those living with incurable illness. Since then, Shirley,… Read more »

100 roles, one team

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Job seekers, school leavers and graduates are being invited to two special days that could change their lives. We are hosting two career days to shine a spotlight on all the roles and careers that ensure we are able to provide vital care and support to 3,000 local people each year. The fairs, which are… Read more »

Hospice adopts innovative observation tool

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We are set to be the first hospice in the country to introduce a new scheme designed to ensure that patients, their families, and carers receive the gold standard of care.   We have teamed up with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) to use its successful Observe & Act tool.   ShropCom Volunteer Group with members… Read more »

Charity is banking on success with its latest shop

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We are banking on success with the expansion of our fundraising retail arm.  We have just had the keys to the former Barclay’s Bank in Market Drayton and work is underway to transform it into our latest community shop, which will open on 7 March and which will be our largest high street shop in… Read more »

Photo of of Sharon Potter, Healthcare Assistant at Severn Hospice with pupils from Woodfield Infant School, Hughie Teeder, Fearne Kelly and Eric Waters alongside Head Teacher Beck Preece and Senior Community Fundraiser, Nicky Green. Pupils and staff at Woodfield Infant School took part in Severn Hospice's Rudolph Relay event in 2023.

Relay raises thousands for charity

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Festive fundraisers at primary schools, nurseries and sports clubs have raised more than £10,000 to help our hospice charity. More than 1,900 children aged 3-11 from across the region took to the playground and sports field in support of our Rudolph Relay campaign. And so far, more than £10,000 has been raised to support our… Read more »

Shop volunteer preparing a donated blue scarf for sale

Could you volunteer with us?

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We are looking for new recruits to join our army of volunteers and are hosting two open days to show how people can help. “It’s the most rewarding resolution you can make for a new year,” said Samantha Bragg, who is looking after our volunteer drive. “Our volunteers are so important to us and are… Read more »

Margaret Lee, Volunteer at Severn Hospice and Alison Cartwright, Bank Assistant Community Shop Manager.

Regift quality Christmas presents to us to support our hospice

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Our hospice is offering a new home to Christmas presents that can’t be returned – we’re asking supporters to instead regift them to our shops and turn them into gifts of care. Carla Siswick, Head of Retail, said: “It’s the thought that counts and by regifting through our shops we can carry that kind thought… Read more »

Partner raises thousands for charity

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A dedicated and devoted wife has raised more than £50,000 in just five years for the charity which cared for her partner. Judy King, from Broseley, near Telford has climbed mountains, held dances, organised open gardens, sold CDs and books and compered quizzes – all in memory of her wife Mandy de Winter who died… Read more »

Historic moment as we sign covenant

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Severn Hospice believes in treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion and, as part of this, has now signed the Armed Forces covenant. The signing took place at the Telford Holiday Inn on November 29 and was attended by senior members of the Armed Forces. The covenant was signed by Becky Richardson, our director of… Read more »

Last push for charity raffle

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Supporters of a charity which provides palliative and end-of-life care to thousands of local people are being urged to snap up last minute tickets for its Christmas raffle and be in with a chance of winning a top prize of £5,000 this Christmas.  Severn Hospice launched its Christmas raffle in October and tickets have been… Read more »