Springhill Hospice

2024 has gotten off to a great start for Team Springhill thanks to our latest CQC inspection where we were granted the top accolade of Outstanding! Each and every one of our staff and volunteers has helped make that happen, and so to say thank you, our Chief Executive Wooficer, Wilson, personally thanked team members with chocolate treats and doggy cuddles. Our CEO Sam was equally as moved by our success: ”To receive Outstanding at any time is wonderful, but to receive it after all the challenges thrown at the Hospice over the last few years is absolutely incredible, and a testament to every single member of staff and volunteer. It’s a real privilege to be a part of this team and this recognition could not be more well deserved.” Thank you to everyone who made it happen and to you, our supporters, who keep us going with your fundraisers, donations and constant support. Rest assured we will continue to be Outstanding for each and every patient that needs us. If you would like to read our Outstanding report, you can do so HERE: https://buff.ly/3RUMIoD If you would like to support us by making a donation, please consider helping to fund 150 Hours of Care HERE: https://buff.ly/3GGclE8 #CQCOutstanding #Outstanding #thankyouteamspringhill

We are excited to share that our Collecting Pot Hero from November is ... Dolly P's Burger Van, who managed to raise an amazing £88.86 for Springhill Hospice through their collecting pot! If you're interested in becoming a collecting pot hero please contact our Fundraising Team at 01706 641790 or email them at fundraising@springhill.org.uk

A huge thank you to H Bell and Sons for sponsoring our tree at this year's Light up a Life ceremony! The tree will look beautiful for the Springhill Hospice Celebration on Saturday 7th December - 4pm. We also have our St Chad's Church Service tomorrow at 7pm! Both celebrations will include music, carols, readings and poems for you to reflect, remember and celebrate the memories of your loved ones. Find out more: https://buff.ly/3UoUBVj

Wondering what gifts to give to your loved ones this year? 🎁 Why don't you #𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗮𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁? Throughout December, our Springhill Retail Team will be selecting goods from all of our shops that they think will make tremendous Thriftmas gifts! Every week, we will be showcasing these fabulous finds in our #ThriftaGift guide! We will be publishing four issues, for you to have a taster of the treasures we have to offer! Find your inspiration here: https://buff.ly/3ZAsbuh Find your closest Springhill Shop: https://buff.ly/3NkMKUO *Please note if you are thinking about donating items to us and you have more than 2 bags please ring the shop you are thinking about donating to ahead of time and they can let you know if they can safely accept your kind donation.

✨ Day 4 – A message from our wonderful Wilson. “I’m Wilson the Hospice’s dog/ best entertainer/ resident carrot eater/ Chief Executive Wooficer. “When I’m not greeting visitors, I’m a friendly face visiting patients and their loved ones on the Inpatient Unit. “I want to wish you and your loved ones a woof-derful winter” Donate to Springhill Hospice this Winter and help us to continue to give palliative care support to local people and their loved ones. https://buff.ly/3OpTl0I

Get in the festive spirit and Wear Your Woollies at work for Springhill Hospice! Dig out your best winter warmers, get your colleagues involved and simply donate £2 for adults and £1 for children to Hospice care at Springhill. Add to the fun with your own 'best dressed' competition, cake sale or Christmas quiz. We would like you to join together and have a bit of fun by showing off your best woollies on Friday 13th December. However, don't worry if this date doesn't suit you, you can pick any date throughout December! Find out more: https://buff.ly/4dZ2xna

We are delighted to announce that Springhill Hospice has been recognised for its community cohesion work by receiving the prestigious Diversity in Health Award at the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2024 event held on Friday 22nd November 2024, at Rochdale Town Hall! The Diversity in Health Award recognises individuals and organisations committed to improving health outcomes and health services for disadvantaged communities. Springhill was nominated for the award after delivering the Dying Matters Islamic Art Project to South Asian Muslim community groups over the summer of 2024. Islamic Art workshops were delivered to three groups in this community, exploring death, dying and bereavement. The Hospice team wanted to learn from the community as to how it could better support them and their families, and also to ensure the community was aware of the Hospice services available to them. “We are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition,” said Sheila Johnson, Quality & Development Lead. “The success in achieving this award underscores our commitment to ensuring equity in access to our services and highlights our dedication to achieving excellence in everything we do. It also perfectly reflects one of the Hospice’s values which is “We welcome everyone from our culturally diverse community”. Winning this award has, if anything, increased our motivation to continue our work with minority and disadvantaged groups in the community, ensuring access to our services for all who need us”

✨ Day 3 – Did you know that a donation of £35 could provide 5 hours of care from a night sitter through our Hospice at Home service, providing much-needed respite for their loved ones during an incredibly challenging time. Donate to Springhill Hospice this Winter and help us to continue to give palliative care support to local people and their loved ones. https://buff.ly/3OpTl0I

We're ending our 2024 Year of Beauty on a high note with a double #SupportiveSalon for December! Over in Alkrington you can visit Totally U Salon and get ready for the Christmas Party season! In Littleborough the wonderful The Room Hairdressing are ready to get you glammed up for any plans you have this festive season. All visitors to the salons will be asked to donate £1 to Springhill at the end of their treatments and the teams are determined to raise as much as they can for Springhill Hospice.

Our Light up a Life celebration are on this week! For 2024, you will have two opportunities to join in with our Light up a Life celebrations: St Chads Church Service: Thursday 5th December - 7pm Springhill Hospice Celebration: Saturday 7th December - 4pm These events will include music, carols, readings and poems for you to reflect, remember and celebrate the memories of your loved ones. A huge thank you to H Bell and Sons for sponsoring our tree at this year's Light up a Life ceremony! Find out more: https://buff.ly/3UoUBVj