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Hospice Care Week 2026

Don't leave hospice care to chance. Join us this Hospice Care Week as we shine a light on the care, support and compassion that helps local people live well and feel supported through life's most difficult moments.

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

At St Nicholas Hospice Care, we know that illness and uncertainty don’t stop at the end of the day. That’s why we’re piloting a new Out-of-Hours (OOH) Specialist Palliative Care Service 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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Hospice Education

St Nicholas Hospice Care works jointly in partnership with St Elizabeth and St Helena Hospices to deliver Hospice Education.

The Hospice Education collaboration provides one place for health and social care professionals to visit, learn new skills, and share ideas to increase their knowledge and skill sets.

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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?

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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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