3 May 2024 The three degrees: How Jodie, Jodie and Kiah are edging closer to graduating as Registered Nurses Nursing degrees await for three of our Healthcare Assistants Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Nursing degrees await for three of our Healthcare Assistants They say life begins at 40. For St Michael’s Hospice Healthcare Assistant Jodie Paskell, it might also be the time her career dream comes true. Jodie has spent the last two years on a Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship, and is due to graduate as a Registered Nurse next year ..read more

3 May 2024 The Power of Conversation: Transforming How We Approach Death Imagine a world where talking about death was as natural as talking about the weather. Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn It may seem like a distant dream, but having open conversations about death is a vision worth striving for. As it’s Dying Matters Awareness Week, let’s consider how we can transform the way we approach conversations about death. Start by reflecting on your own experiences with talking about death. Have you ever felt uncomfortable or unsure of wha ..read more

3 May 2024 Starting the Conversation: Rethinking How We Talk About Death When was the last time you had a conversation about death? For many of us, it's a topic we'd rather avoid. Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn This week it’s Dying Matters Week and it’s a time to reconsider how we approach discussions about the end of life. Take a moment to reflect on how you currently talk about death. Are these conversations comfortable or awkward? Do you feel equipped to support loved ones through their final days? And perhaps most importantly, how ..read more

3 May 2024 Changing the narrative: How language shapes end-of-life conversations Have you ever thought about how you would approach talking about dying? It's not an easy conversation to have, but it's an important one. Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week, so it’s time to reflect on the power of language in shaping our perceptions of death and dying. This year’s theme, “The way we talk about Dying Matters”, underscores the importance of the words we use and the conversations we have surrounding thi ..read more

1 May 2024 They said 'I do!' Linda and Richard, who met at a St Michael's bereavement group, tie the knot Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Linda and Richard, who met at St Michael’s Bereavement group, tie the knot Remember Linda and Richard, who met and fell in love at one of our bereavement groups after losing their spouses? Well, they are now husband and wife after tying the knot! They’ve even donated half the money given to them by guests – which is hundreds of pounds – to St Michael’s. Thank you, Linda and Richard, for reminding us ..read more

30 April 2024 Minerva Elite Performance join our team for Sue Parry Sports Festival The education providers will sponsor the Junior football tournament Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn The education providers will sponsor the Junior football tournament Minerva Elite Performance have joined our team for this year’s Sue Parry Sports Festival. The education providers, who are based in Hereford, will be sponsoring our Junior football tournament, taking place at the Festival, on Saturday 29th June. “Minerva Elite Performance are proud to&nbs ..read more

30 April 2024 Watch: Patients helping grow the love for our Plant Fair Generosity of Radway Bridge Garden Centre helps patients prepare items for our Plant Fair Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Generosity of Radway Bridge Garden Centre helps patients prepare items for our Plant Fair Our Plant Fair is fast approaching! This video shows perfectly how some of our patients, and the generosity of Radway Bridge Garden Centre, are helping make this year’s extended Fair the best yet. Patients enjoying planting following Radway Bridge Garden Cen ..read more

30 April 2024 Therapy dog Dudley delights during visit Patients 'paws' to enjoy time with three-year-old Labradoodle Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Patients ‘paws’ to enjoy time with the three-year-old Labradoodle Here’s a lovely tail… Dudley, a beautiful therapy dog, visited us in Day Services. Patients, volunteers and staff loved seeing the three-year-old Labradoodle, who was brought here by Rosemary (right) from Therapy Dogs Nationwide to help provide a bit of comfort, distraction and stimulation. Maria (left) was among those who e ..read more

29 April 2024 Grand Opening of Whitestone Shop Announced Our largest shop yet opens at Whitestone Business Park on 23 May 2024! Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Save the date and join us on Thursday 23rd May! We are thrilled to confirm that the official opening day for our much-anticipated shop and café in Whitestone will be 23rd May 2024. From 10am, the doors will open at the site of the former I&JL Brown furniture showroom and workshop, which has been transformed over the last few months into a vibrant community-focused destinatio ..read more

26 April 2024 St Michael's to launch 'biggest charity shop in the Midlands' Charity says Whitestone will provide vital income stream Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Charity says Whitestone will provide vital income stream Herefordshire’s only Hospice says it believes its newest charity shop will be the biggest in the Midlands. St Michael’s Hospice says enterprises like its soon-to-open Whitestone retail site will provide vital income streams amid continued funding pressures. The ambitious project, located just a mile from the charity’s ..read more