Free GriefLine for Winter Bereavement Support
St Clare Hospice encourages anyone struggling with loss to call the free, confidential GriefLine (01279 945089) this winter. Support is available weekdays 9am-5pm, with extended hours Tues & Thurs.
St Clare Hospice encourages anyone struggling with loss to call the free, confidential GriefLine (01279 945089) this winter. Support is available weekdays 9am-5pm, with extended hours Tues & Thurs.
A Leicestershire family, led by Neil 'Buddy The Elf', will cycle dressed as Christmas characters on Dec 20 & 21 to raise vital funds for LOROS Hospice. Follow their festive route.
Recycle your Christmas tree in Lincolnshire for a suggested £22 donation. St Barnabas Hospice's Tree-Cycle initiative collects trees from Jan 7-12, 2026, raising crucial funds for hospice at home care.
Matt Miles has finished the 900km Camino de Santiago trek, raising over £9,000 for Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in memory of his wife, Katy. Support his journey.
The family of Alfie Johnson share their heartbreaking journey to support Acorns Children's Hospice's 'Celebrate Your Star' campaign, raising over £38,000. Dedicate a star in memory of a loved one.
Marie Curie invites Solihull to a remembrance service and shares expert advice on managing grief during the festive season. Learn how to cope and find support.
Join Lauren Eddie in remembering her nannie through North Devon Hospice's Light Up a Life appeal. Dedicate a star, attend a free concert on Dec 18, and support vital hospice care.
Hospice UK warns of unsustainable funding as bed closures rise. The government's new palliative care framework offers hope, but immediate financial support is missing from the budget.
The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
Tŷ Hafan's Every Precious Life Appeal raised an incredible £430,860 in just 60 hours, smashing its target to support families experiencing baby loss. Help continue this vital work.
St Clare Hospice's Amanda Orange provides expert guidance on supporting bereaved children in CBeebies Parenting podcast during Children's Grief Awareness Week.
Gary Neville's Relentless development firm will transform the historic Kendals department store into offices and retail, securing the future of this Manchester landmark with £44m funding.
Former steelworker Joe Xerri shares how Marie Curie supported him through bereavement while volunteering. He urges more men to join the UK's leading end-of-life charity. Discover volunteering opportunities.
After losing their son Emrys, Gwenno and Luke walked 165 miles for Tŷ Hafan hospice. A symbolic rainbow appeared, bringing comfort and raising over £10,000. Support their appeal.
Distinguished business leader Clare Hayward MBE DL becomes the new President of East Cheshire Hospice, pledging to support its vital community care and fundraising mission.
Sue Mee shares her fulfilling Sahara trek experience, raising money for Moya Cole Hospice which cared for her mother. Discover how you can join their 2026 overseas challenges.
Discover Winter Wood Grotto in Rochdale - an immersive storytelling experience combining theatre, music and dance for all ages. Book tickets now for magical winter wonder!
A charity coffee morning in Prestbury, organised by Mary Hindle, has raised over £1,700 for East Cheshire Hospice. Discover how this annual event has generated nearly £20,000 for charity over two decades.
Lace up your trainers for the festive Run MediaCity Christmas 5k and 10k in Salford. Support Moya Cole Hospice, enjoy a flat course, and get a themed medal. Register now!
Francis House Children's Hospice launches its Christmas Appeal with a powerful film featuring a Dukinfield family. Support vital services for families with seriously ill children.
Queenscourt Hospice launches a Christmas campaign to raise £80,000 for its 'at Home' service. All donations from Dec 2-9 will be doubled, helping more patients receive end-of-life care at home.
Broadstairs Sailing Club's annual Dyson Dash race has donated £2,362 to Pilgrims Hospice Thanet, continuing a 17-year tradition that has raised over £39,000 for specialist end-of-life care.
Join North Devon Hospice for a free community Christmas concert on Dec 18. Enjoy local choirs, festive food, and a stunning light show at Barnstaple Pannier Market.
Andy Burnham's £1bn Good Growth Fund is set to unlock prime office space in Manchester, addressing a critical shortage and boosting the local economy from 2028. Discover the impact.
Join LOROS Hospice's 40th anniversary Light Up a Life event on Dec 7. Remember loved ones at this free festive service featuring carols, remembrance stars & mince pies.
A 14-strong team completed a gruelling 100km Sahara Desert trek, raising over £43,000 for St David's Hospice. Discover their incredible journey and support vital end-of-life care.
St Giles Hospice launches its annual Christmas Appeal, needing £416,000 to provide 24-hour nursing care and support for patients facing their last festive season. Your donation can make a difference.
Developer Manner commits to rebuilding Manchester's historic Hotspur Press as a student tower, preserving its heritage after the devastating 2024 fire. Learn about the new proposals.
William Peoples, 7, from Tewkesbury is doing Sue Ryder's December Daily Dash for the second time, raising funds for the hospice that cared for his grandmother before she died from cancer.
Finley Goodhew, 27, completed a 3-month walk from John O'Groats to Land's End with his dog Reggie, raising £3,645 for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice in memory of Elliot Roseblade.