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Reach your personal best helping others

Whether it's your first 10K run or fortieth, join us on Sunday 29 September and bring your best for those needing hospice care.

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Staff and volunteers from St Nicholas Hospice Care are getting ready to for a year-long celebration to mark the charity's 40th year

40 years of caring

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of caring. Remembering those we have cared for, giving thanks to those who have shaped us, and looking forward to the future.

 

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Exciting nurse job opportunities

Join our Sylvan Ward Team to deliver outstanding, compassionate palliative and end of life care for patients and their families.

Are you a compassionate and skilled registered nurse looking for a role where you can provide truly holistic care to patients during their end-of-life journey? Do you thrive in a supportive environment, working with clinical leaders who are committed to career development and high standards of patient care?

If so, we have a number of opportunities for you to join our inpatient unit.

 

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What would you like to do?

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Helping you

  • Get advice, support and discover all that the hospice offers;
  • Get support from specialists in palliative care;
  • Advice and information on dying, death and grief;
  • Education courses provided by experts to professionals and community members.

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Support us

  • Make a one-off donation or join our regular giving programmes Friends of St Nic’s or the Lottery;
  • Volunteer or engage with activities such as fundraising events, community appeals or legacy initiatives;
  • Learn all that’s on offer from our retail operation, for example, visit our donation centre or our local and online shops.

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Join us

As the Hospice works to introduce new ways of working we need those with the passion to equip communities, and the ability to provide the best care, to join us.

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Wills Weeks: appointments available now

Write or update your Will and support St Nicholas Hospice Care.

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in Wills Weeks 2024! This special event allows you to write or update your Will at a reduced rate while making a difference to the lives of those under our care.

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Inspirational stories

From supporters raising funds in memory of their loved ones to the real experiences of those receiving our help.

Read our inspirational stories and find out more about the difference being made in your local community.

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Give your time as a Hospice Neighbour

Could you make a real difference to the quality of life of others and become an important part of a dedicated and valued team?

We need volunteers to join our Hospice Neighbours team.

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