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Hospice in the Weald

Hospice in the Weald

Hospitals and Health Care

Pembury, Kent 2,027 followers

Celebrating Life, Dignifying Death

About us

Hospice in the Weald is a charity providing compassionate, individualised, holistic and supportive care for all people with a terminal illness, their families, and carers. Serving communities across West Kent and East Sussex, we provide Hospice care through our Hospice Day Service, Hospice in the Home, Counselling Support Service, In-Patient Ward, and from next year, at the UK’s first Cottage Hospice. It costs over £7 million to run the Hospice with only 11% of our funding provided by the government. We are reliant on the support of the community we serve to donate and fundraise in order to maintain our vital services. Over 1,000 volunteers give their time to the Hospice helping us run efficiently and effectively as part of the local community. We strive to make death as dignified as possible and to celebrate the lives of those we care for, however long they might have left to live, by providing medical, nursing, emotional and spiritual care.

Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Pembury, Kent
Type
Public Company
Founded
1980

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  • 🗣️ “It provided a lot of privacy and dignity for her, and everyone is treated with the dignity they deserve.” Charlotte will be running the London Marathon this April in memory of her granny, who was cared for in the Pembury Ward. Here, she shares how dignity, respect and personalised support is something that everyone experiences at Hospice in the Weald. 🟢 Watch more of Charlotte's story here: https://lnkd.in/e8nGYKV9

  • 🌷 Our Open Gardens season is just around the corner, and we have exciting news... This year, you'll have the chance to visit seven new gardens alongside familiar favourites returning by popular demand! 🙌 ☀️ With the days getting warmer and plants starting to bloom, what better way to spend your time than in nature, enjoying the most beautiful gardens in Kent and Sussex. Find all the details here: https://lnkd.in/enVt86iF

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  • 🛍️ Since our Tonbridge Superstore opening, an incredible 60,012 items have been re-homed, raising vital funds and saving over a million kg of CO2! 🌍 Sharon Gills, Head of Retail, said: "The Superstore has shown the incredible impact second-hand shopping can have. "It’s inspiring to see how our customers are making a real difference, one purchase at a time." Read more 👉: https://lnkd.in/gDaFwmUy

  • 👏 Our #ThankYouThursday goes to the Women in Harmony choir, who held a concert in memory of a wonderful lady, Barbara Ling... 🎶 Barbara was a volunteer at the Hospice for over 10 years before she died in December 2023. Pat Collins, Chairman of Women in Harmony, visited the Hospice with Barbara’s sister, Valerie Wood, to present us with a cheque for £1,120. Thank you, ladies! 😊

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  • 🗨️ "They’ve done a brilliant job of getting everything right. Pauline is treated like a person, not a patient.” Pauline loved photography and spending time with her family, something she continued to do because of the support she received at home. Here, her sister, Christine, shared how Pauline was not defined by her condition, and could enjoy being herself in her last weeks of life. 💚 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e2wampVR

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  • "If I could spend Mother’s Day with Mum, we’d probably be going on a dog walk as a family, having a roast or a takeaway and watching TV together." Sophie's mum, Valerie, volunteered at the Hospice before she died. Here, Sophie explains the deep bond that she shared with her mum and how they would spend Mother's Day together if she were alive. 💚 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eCHV9yUs

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  • Mother’s Day, taking place tomorrow, is a special occasion that means something different to every one of us... 💚 That's why, we spoke with some people at Hospice in the Weald about the significance of Mother's Day to them. Here, they share their Mother’s Day memories, traditions, and ways to celebrate! 💐 Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eiwqYX33

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