St Barnabas Hospice

Celebrating Gusto Community Fund 💛 Administered by Collingham Community Trust, Gusto Community Fund supports local community initiatives as nominated by buyers of Gusto Homes and Gusto Construction employees. We were grateful to receive £500 towards the vital care St Barnabas provides across Lincolnshire. Thank you Gusto Community Fund and Collingham Community Trust!

We were pleased to welcome Rt Hon Sir Edward Leigh to the our Inpatient Unit last week. A strong advocate for hospices and end-of-life care, Sir Edward visited to show his support and learn more about the vital work we do. During his visit, Sir Edward expressed his awareness of the challenges our sector is facing, including the impact of funding decreases and the ongoing discussions around the assisted dying bill. He also shared how he’s heard first-hand from constituents about the exceptional care their loved ones have received from the hospice, further highlighting the importance of what we do every day. Thank you, Sir Edward, for your support and recognition of the work we’re so proud to deliver.

Fire up your fundraising in 2025! Turn up the heat and take on a challenge in support of St Barnabas at our Fire Walk event this March🔥 Fire Walk is one of the most challenging, adrenaline-fuelled journeys you’ll undertake and it’s exactly as it sounds: a barefoot walk over red-hot embers, measuring 600°C! Sign up before Monday 3rd February for just £20: https://lnkd.in/euhJHSvk

💛 Dan’s Story: Honouring his Dad and supporting St Barnabas 💛 Dan Wells-Waller, from Louth, has gone above and beyond to honour his Dad, Chris, who passed away in 2022. From organising a 5k run that raised over £3,000 to being the Lead Torchbearer at our 2024 Torchlight Procession, Dan continues to inspire us. This year, he plans to run 60k in memory of his Dad for his 60th birthday. Chris, a dedicated farmer and loyal MotoGP fan, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2020. Despite the challenges, he remained strong, determined, and full of hope. St Barnabas’ Hospice at Home team cared for Chris, fulfilling his final wish to pass away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Dan says: “I can’t thank the nurses enough. St Barnabas care made this possible, and they supported all of us every single day.” Inspired by his dad’s resilience, Dan encourages others to take on a challenge for St Barnabas: “Just do it! You never know how much you can raise until you try. Every bit helps this amazing cause.” From marathons to skydives, there’s a challenge for everyone to support local hospice care. Join people like Dan and make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eNTVdEpw

🌲 Day 5 of Tree-cycle! 🌲 We’re out collecting trees today as part of our Tree-cycle campaign, and we want to send a huge thank you to everyone who has already donated and arranged their collections – your support means the world. A special thank you goes to our amazing fundraisers and volunteers who’ve braved the cold to help collect Christmas trees today. Thank you to today’s fantastic collection teams: Fundraisers Gelder Group Gary Rook Toms Potatoes Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated, and together, making a real difference in supporting St Barnabas 💛

🌟 Models & Memories Group 🌟 Join us for a regular session of conversation and creativity, designed to bring people together through projects and shared stories. 📅 Starting Monday, 13th January 2025 🕙 Every Monday, 10am - 12pm 📍 St Barnabas Wellbeing Centre, Hawthorn Road, Lincoln, LN2 4QX Whether you’re working on your own projects like upcycled packaging, model planes, or railway scenery, or want to start with our easy, pre-prepared kits—there’s something for everyone. Materials are provided for free, plus enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits! This session is an opportunity for men to talk, make new friends, create artwork, share stories, and reflect on memories — old and new. Contact reception to book or simply come along! ☎️ 01522 518 200

🌲 Day 4 of Tree-Cycle! 🌲 We’re back out collecting trees today as part of our Tree-cycle campaign! A big thank you to everyone who has already donated and arranged their collections. A quick reminder: collections will run until Sunday, 12th January. On the morning of your scheduled collection day, you’ll receive an email with an ETA of when we’re likely to collect your tree. If it hasn’t been collected yet, there’s no need to worry —our teams are working hard to reach every home! We’d like to give a huge thank you to today’s amazing collection teams for their incredible support: Fundraising Team Lincs Van Hire Ltd Abbey Joinery Claverings Property Solutions Ltd SEP Ltd Wasserman Thanks to their efforts, and your generosity, every tree collected helps us continue providing vital care to patients and families 💛

Looking for the perfect space to host your next event? Our St Barnabas Wellbeing Centres across the county offer meeting rooms for hire, including: 💛 Lincoln 💙 Grantham 💛 Boston 💙 Louth These versatile spaces are ideal for board meetings, seminars, training sessions and team meetings. With affordable prices, free parking, and great facilities, we've got everything you need for a productive day! For more information, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ejTRKh4z. Please note: if you are booking a room for the first time, you will need to set up an account. Simply email our Estates Team to get started, at estates.team@stbarnabashospice.co.uk.

🌲 Day 3 of Tree-cycle! 🌲 Thank you to our incredible fundraisers and volunteers for braving the cold weather today to collect Christmas trees. A special thank you to our Chief Executive, Chris Wheway, for joining the effort and supporting Tree-cycle 💛 📸 Collections from yesterday and today, with corporate support from Lincs Van Hire Ltd, Enterprise, Rotary Club of Lindum Lincoln, Lincolnshire Co-op, CHESTNUT HOMES LIMITED, Claverings Property Solutions Ltd, Kim W and Wasserman.

Chloe Pearson, our Welfare & Benefits Manager, recently presented at the Hospice UK Conference! Chloe played a key role in contributing to a vital report for Hospice UK, outlining the challenges patients, families, and carers face when accessing benefits, as well as recommendations for much-needed changes. Here’s what Chloe had to say about her involvement: "I was asked by Katie Reade from Hospice UK to join a steering group to support writing the report. I provided advice on the challenges our patients and families face with accessing and understanding benefits, recommending changes to benefit rates, application processes, and rules. We also highlighted good practices, like the support provided by our Welfare and Benefits Team at St Barnabas. It was a privilege to contribute, and we hope this report will bring about real change for families across the UK." We’re so proud of Chloe for sharing her expertise and shining a spotlight on the amazing work being done at St Barnabas to support our community 💛