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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 »

Crowds of people at Lights of Love holding umbrellas stand in front of a stage and a lit Christmas tree.

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 »

Ivor’s legacies funds vital work for healthcare charities 

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13 August 2024 A substantial bequest to six healthcare charities has funded ground-breaking research and end-of- life care.  David Ivor Jones of Aethnen, Llanfechain, Powys passed away aged 88 in 2018.  His estate has now concluded, and in his will Ivor, as he was always known left a bequest to Severn Hospice and to five… Read more »

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Teeing off for our corporate golf day

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7 August 2024 Golf lovers are being urged to get in the swing and tee off in support of us at our inaugural corporate golf tournament. The golf day is set to take place on September 25 at the renowned Hawkstone Park Golf Club, Weston-under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury. Teams will take to the course to play 18… 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 »

Crews battling through the water

Flagship event makes a splash

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22 July 2024 Our flagship fundraiser was ‘one to remember’ – thanks to our supporters who made a difference.  Our Dragon Boat Festival took place last weekend and the water-based fun proved to be a huge hit with spectators, competitors and passers-by.  We have held Dragons for more than 20 years and this year’s took… Read more »

Final straight for river festival

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12 July 2024 Dozens of teams are poised to make a record-breaking splash when they take part in our flagship fundraiser next weekend.  We are marking its 35th anniversary this year and is hoping the milestone will inspire teams taking part in its Dragon Boat Festival to raise even more sponsorship.  Held on the river… 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 »