Hospice leaders across Scotland are today (Wednesday 1 March) calling on the Scottish Government to continue their support to Scottish Hospices by providing a sustainable funding commitment in the face of a looming palliative care crisis. Ahead of a round table discussion with MSPs in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow (Thursday 2 March), and a Ministerial discussion about funding on the 14th March, leaders are warning of a circa £12m increase in hospices’ wage bills if they are to remain competitive with the salaries of NHS and care service workers. Coupled with the demand for palliative care ..read more

It is with great sadness that we share the news that one of our trustees, Joe Lowe, has died after a short illness. Joe supported the Kilbryde Hospice appeal from its outset in 2001 and became a trustee in 2013. During his time with Kilbryde, he played a key role in the delivery of our 12-bed hospice building here in East Kilbride. Joe was a great advocate of all things Kilbryde. One of his greatest strengths was knowing the right people and having the persuasive skills to get them to help the hospice. Joe was also well known and loved by all our staff across the hospice, and the fundraisers r ..read more

The team at St Andrew’s, Kilbryde, and Strathcarron Hospices are delighted to have received a further award from The National Lottery Improving Lives Community Fund to continue their Compassionate Lanarkshire (CLAN) project for the next three years. The award from the National Lottery has been matched with funding from the South Lanarkshire Health & Social Care Partnership. CLAN is a partnership project between St Andrew’s, Kilbryde, and Strathcarron Hospices which aims to support vulnerable and isolated individuals and families in Lanarkshire affected by a life-limiting illness including ..read more

South Lanarkshire’s Hospice has been accredited as providing the very highest levels of patients’ experience of care in a new report by Healthcare Improvement Scotland.  People’s experience of care and the involvement of carers and families, as well as the leadership of improvement and change at the Hospice, received the very highest ‘Exceptional’ accolades following a two-day unannounced inspection in July this year. The hospice was awarded two grades of ‘Exceptional’ and a further ‘Good’ rating for the third domain category that they assessed and scored, which was the safe delivery of c ..read more

Kilbryde Hospice is seeking feedback from the community as we enter the final months of 2022 and prepare for 2023. We would like members of the South Lanarkshire community to help us by answering our latest survey.  It is important that the voices of people in South Lanarkshire are heard. By answering our survey, you can help Kilbryde Hospice to cater our services in such a way that it meets the needs of future patients and their families. “Our most recent inspection in July reported that people’s experience of care and the involvement of carers and families, as well as the leadership of ..read more

Following the retirement of one of our colleagues, we are looking for a Chaplain with recent or current healthcare chaplaincy experience, who has a particular interest in palliative and end-of-life care. The post-holder will be able to reflect on the practice of spiritual care and be keen to contribute to an effective multi-faith spiritual care team. The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th October 2022, and interviews will be held on Thursday 27th October. If you wish to discuss the role prior to your application, then please call 01355 202020 to speak to Catherine Crosbie (Chaplain) o ..read more

Calling all community groups in East Kilbride and Strathaven! This is your opportunity to network and have your voice heard by the third sector and beyond. The partners of ‘Connected East Kilbride’ being Kilbryde Hospice, Healthy and Active in East Kilbride and The Citizens Advice Bureau East Kilbride, are working in Partnership with VASLan to help bring community groups and organisations together on a quarterly basis. The Third Sector Locality Network replaces the previously held Third Sector Forum. These events will be a vital opportunity for networking, support, partnership workin ..read more

On the 5 September 2022, Kilbryde Hospice, South Lanarkshire’s not for profit hospice, based in East Kilbride, launched a fresh new logo. This logo reflects our identity and celebrates our growth over the last 7 years. Kilbryde Hospice has evolved since its inception in 2001. As patient and family support is our focus, the hospice has grown to meet the needs of the South Lanarkshire communities. Initially, the hospice offered Care at Home, Day Services, Bereavement Support, Complementary and Music Therapies from our purpose-built building, however since 2018 we have also offered a 12-bed in-pa ..read more

Student Nurses gave the following testimonial from their time at Kilbryde Hospice. Carrie Grant: “Having never been in a hospice I was unsure of what to expect but I have loved every minute of it. Every member of staff & all the volunteers have been open and welcoming. I have loved getting to know all the patients & their families and it has been a privilege to help care for them. I have learned loads from this placement & always felt part of the team. I feel lucky to have had the chance to work here for 10 weeks!” Bronagh Doherty: “I was quite apprehensive to begin my placement in ..read more

Over the last 8 weeks Kilbryde Hospice have hosted their regular quarterly Carer programme. This the first face to face session since COVID-19 and it was fantastic to welcome carers back into the building. Carers were offered an opportunity to join on-line too if it was easier than leaving their relative alone. The programme runs for 8 weeks with a variety of sessions. Following the last programme one of the attendees told us that “her most pressing concerns had been addressed and the course has taken some of the fear of the unknown away” . Ultimately, this is the main aim of the programme. &n ..read more