Be the Gift this Christmas
This Christmas, your gift could help local people receive expert Hospice care, comfort and reassurance, while giving families precious time together when it matters most.
A Christmas together that meant everything
Last Christmas, Anne was receiving care from St Nicholas Hospice Care after her cancer had returned and spread.
As Christmas approached, Anne was able to return home. With support from the Hospice team, Anne and her family shared gifts, watched favourite films, enjoyed Christmas dinner and spent precious time together.
For Anne’s family, Hospice care meant more than clinical support. It helped make space for them to simply be a family again.
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Anne's Story
Anne was a much-loved mum, nurse and friend. She loved walking, music, village life, time with family and the simple routines that make a home feel full of life.
When her cancer returned and later spread, Anne and her family faced the hardest of journeys. Throughout it, St Nicholas Hospice Care was there with care, reassurance and compassion.
The family’s story includes an extraordinary moment. Anne’s youngest son brought his wedding forward to New Year’s Eve so Anne could be there. The Hospice team helped make that possible.
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Your gift can help make precious moments possible
Every family’s experience is different, but expert, compassionate care can make an enormous difference during the most difficult days.
Your Christmas gift could help St Nicholas Hospice Care provide care and support on our Sylvan Ward and in people’s own homes, helping people remain comfortable and supporting the families around them.
Last year, St Nicholas Hospice Care supported 253 patients and their families over the festive period, providing care and support when and where it was needed.
Donate this Christmas
£37 could help fund a bereavement counselling session, offering support to an adult coming to terms with the loss of someone close.
£47 could help fund one hour of expert nursing care on our Sylvan Ward on Christmas Day, helping a patient and their family spend precious time together.
£62 could help fund a visit from a Hospice Nurse, providing specialist palliative care in the comfort and familiarity of a person’s own home.
£129 could support the Hospice at Home Out of Hours Team to provide urgent Hospice advice and care in people’s homes when they need it most.
However you choose to help, you can Be the Gift
This Christmas, we’re asking our community to come together and Be the Gift for local people and families who need the support of St Nicholas Hospice Care.
However you choose to support the appeal, your kindness can help another family feel held, heard and cared for when they need it most.