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Out-of-Hours (OOH) Specialist Palliative Care Service

At St Nicholas Hospice Care, we know that illness and uncertainty don’t stop at the end of the day. That’s why our Hospice at Home Out-of-Hours (OOH) Service is here to support people and families in our community during evenings, the nights and weekends when you may feel most alone or unsure.

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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

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

Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in Wills Weeks. 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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