Help care that stays - Support local families this Christmas
This Christmas, your kindness can ensure no one in our community faces death, dying, or grief alone.
Miranda’s Story
Miranda’s story is one of resilience, love, and the power of care that stays. She speaks for so many families who find themselves facing loss, and who discover—sometimes to their surprise—that they are not alone.
“I’ve known St Nicholas Hospice Care for nearly twenty years. It’s not just a place I visited once. It’s a place that’s walked beside me—through illness, loss, and healing. It’s a place that has stayed.”
“It’s not just about beds and medicine. It’s about stars and tattoos and turkey dinners. It’s about being seen, being remembered, and not being alone.”
Donate to support patients and families this winter
Your gift brings comfort and lasting memories
When Miranda learned her husband Ritchie’s illness was incurable, she turned to St Nicholas Hospice Care for comfort, guidance, and the strength to make their final Christmas together truly special.
When Miranda’s family gathered for what they knew would be their final Christmas with Ritchie, the support from St Nicholas Hospice Care made all the difference. With the help of the hospice team, Miranda and her loved ones found ways to celebrate together—sharing laughter, exchanging gifts, and creating memories that would carry them through the hardest days.
From a house filled with grandchildren’s joy to a simple moment of carving the turkey, every act of kindness from the hospice staff helped Miranda’s family hold onto hope and love. These moments—big and small—became treasured memories, reminders that even in times of loss, compassion and togetherness endure.
Your donation helps families like Miranda’s find comfort, dignity, and connection when it matters most.
This Christmas, your support ensures that no one faces grief or loss alone—and that every family can cherish the memories that truly matter.
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Your support powers compassionate care and new services
Every year, our Family Support Team at St Nicholas Hospice Care walks alongside hundreds of families—offering expert guidance, emotional support, and the comfort of knowing they are not alone. Last year, we supported 1,899 people in total, including 886 through grief and loss, and 190 children who needed help to heal.
Because of your generosity, we’ve been able to keep all 12 beds open on Sylvan Ward thanks to last year’s appeal, ensuring more people who cannot be cared for at home receive the dignity and comfort they deserve. We’ve also launched a new Out-of-Hours Service pilot, providing urgent care in people’s homes—even in the middle of the night—so families can stay together when it matters most
Your gift this Christmas will go to support all of St Nicholas Hospice Care’s vital services, both at our hospice and out in the community.