Farnham Christmas Market raises over £9,5k for hospice
A festive market at St Thomas on the Bourne Church in Farnham has raised £9,501.74 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. The donation will fund vital palliative care for local families.
A festive market at St Thomas on the Bourne Church in Farnham has raised £9,501.74 for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care. The donation will fund vital palliative care for local families.
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Walter Tomlin and his ambassador dog Ren bring comfort to patients and staff at Moya Cole Hospice's Being You Centre. Discover how canine companionship enhances palliative care support.
Fraser's Budgens in Reading celebrates a year of support for Sue Ryder, raising over £800 through bag charges and providing event refreshments for the local hospice.
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Residents and staff at Rivermede Court care home in Egham raised an impressive £1,411 for Thames Hospice with a festive Christmas fair. The event featured handmade crafts, a Santa's grotto, and generous local business donations.
Jeff Norman's dazzling Christmas lights display in Alwoodley, Leeds, is raising vital funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in memory of his sister-in-law. The display is open daily until New Year's Day. Support the cause.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Molly Lou Candles to launch its first-ever scented candle. At £25, each sale donates £10 directly to patient care. Available online now.
Beaumond House Hospice Care exceeded its Christmas Challenge target, raising £13,588 for palliative care. Donations were doubled by five local businesses, supporting families in Newark and Sherwood.
Moya Cole Hospice held its annual Light Up a Life remembrance services at Manchester Cathedral. Families shared heartfelt stories of outstanding care, lighting candles for loved ones.
New research reveals a stark generational gap in readiness for dementia care, with men over 45 feeling significantly less prepared. Nationwide and Dementia UK urge those affected to seek support.
Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.
George Evans marks his 100th birthday, joining five other centenarian veterans at Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford. Discover their incredible stories of service and longevity.
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.
An independent evaluation reveals a pioneering three-year programme has successfully overhauled support for seriously ill children and their families in Lancashire and South Cumbria, filling critical service gaps.
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.
Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.
Surrey County Council launches £300 e-voucher scheme for state pensioners to spend in nine major supermarkets. Apply now for essential cost of living support.
Discover why your Christmas cacti, poinsettias and orchids fail to bloom. Expert tips from houseplant podcast hosts reveal common mistakes and solutions for vibrant festive plants.
Local theatres across Surrey launch their Christmas pantomime productions while monitoring ticket sales and weather forecasts. Discover Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Fawlty Towers tribute.
Discover Surrey Chambers of Commerce's December events including a Post-Budget Networking Breakfast and Annual Christmas Lunch. Connect with local businesses and gain crucial economic insights.
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.
Year 5 student Sophie Baverstock from Lightwater Village School secures two bronze medals at the JSKA World Karate Championships in Japan. Discover her inspiring journey.
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.
Struggling Surrey households can apply for free vouchers worth up to £300 for groceries at Aldi, Asda, Tesco and six other supermarkets. Learn how to apply now.