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We are dealing with another financial blow after deciding to cancel our programme of flagship events for a second year.   We took the difficult decision as we will not risk the health of supporters – or commit to the financial risk of organising its mass participation events – while so much uncertainty remains around mitigating...

We have thrown down the gauntlet and are asking people to challenge themselves and raise much needed funds.  Over the years, our supporters have raised thousands of pounds by walking up Snowdon, doing tandem skydives and running hundreds of miles.  Others have walked, run or cycled from Land’s End to John o’ Groats or completed feats of...

Charity looks forward to new move We have been handed the keys to our new £5 million centre which provides better facilities for our day services.  The new extension at our hospice in Bicton, Shrewsbury will house our  community services and teams.  And, in a first, there will be opening a café – serving everyone, not just our patients and visitors.  February Once the final touches have been made...

Matron steps down after 31 years’ service She has been a calming presence for more than 30 years, but now one of our most senior nurses is preparing for her final shift. After caring for thousands of people over her 31 year-long career, Helen Duce will be stepping down from her role as Matron of...

Staff are going the extra mile to keep Christmas magical for families living with incurable illness. In the days leading up to 25 December, our hospice normally becomes a hub of festive activities as patients and relatives come together and celebrate. Choirs and school pupils usually visit wards and sing carols, families can request special...