St Ann’s Hospice wins 3rd Sector Care Award
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
5h ago
St Ann’s Hospice are thrilled to announce that we have won the End of Life Care Award at the 3rd Sector Care Awards 2024. The national awards, which took place earlier this month in Birmingham, aim to uncover excellence, innovation and creativity in the voluntary care and support sector. Emma Barclay, Head of Clinical Services at St Ann’s Hospice, says: “Our application focused on St Ann’s success in innovation by delivering the rehabilitative approach to palliative care. “The rehabilitative approach is all about focusing on our patients wishes and goals to help them achieve what is importan ..read more
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Make your will for free this March: Local solicitors will be waiving their fees in return for a donation to St Ann’s Hospice
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
1w ago
We spoke with the Director of HCB Solicitors and the Head of the Private Client Department, Daniel Rourke, on the importance of getting a will and what to have in mind throughout the process: Why do I need a will? “A key reason for drafting a will is to give clarity to the family and friends that you leave behind. A will is a really important document that sets down your wishes upon your death.” What happens once I sign up?  “What you can expect after signing up for your free will is to meet one of our professionals at one of our local offices, where you will have an in-depth conversati ..read more
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Bid for a beautiful break in Whitby in silent auction
St Ann's Hospice
by Jenn Hughes
2w ago
If you’d like to win a seven-day stay on the cliffs of the seaside town of Whitby this May, now is your chance! St Ann’s Hospice is holding a silent auction for a break at Whitby Holiday Park, a family-owned holiday park located on the scenic coastline of North Yorkshire. The winner will enjoy a stay in a Platinum four-berth caravan at the park from Saturday 18th to Saturday 25th May 2024, which has been kindly donated by a generous supporter. Guests staying at Whitby Holiday Park benefit from a fantastic private beach, and the Platinum caravans offer views across Robin Hoods Bay to Whitby f ..read more
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Unsung Manchester heroes you should know for International Women’s Day
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
2w ago
Barbara Thackray   Barbara Thackray is a nearly 86-year-old grandmother who has been supporting St Ann’s Hospice for over 10 years since her late sister Audrey was a patient at the hospice and wanted to give something back after the excellent care her sister received. Barbara runs the Altrincham 10k, her hometown, and Trafford 10k every year – always being the oldest participant in both races. Barbara has raised over £21,000 through her fundraising and has also raised an incredible amount of awareness for the hospice. Barbara took part in adidas’ ‘impossible is nothing’ campaign last y ..read more
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“I’m so grateful for the support St Ann’s Hospice’s Lymphoedema Clinic has given me”
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
2w ago
I had cancer 26 years ago and as a result of the radiotherapy and chemotherapy I developed lymphoedema. At the time of being treated it wasn’t a consequence I thought much about, as you choose any option to save your life. My lymphoedema is in my left leg and has been described as a severe case by the hospital that diagnosed it. However, I’m very determined to do most things in life as I had done before, and still go on walks but wear the compression garments that help me so much. This illness has obviously affected my life in so many ways and it isn’t easy wearing the garments which are a r ..read more
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Why St Ann’s Hospice’s Lymphoedema Clinic is so important
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
3w ago
Lymphoedema is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the lymphatics causing swelling of the tissues and it can also predispose people to infection. Lymphoedema can occur anywhere in the body, with half a million people in the UK estimated to have the condition. Lymphoedema can be present from birth due to congenital or hereditary cause, or it can be a secondary condition that is developed after having another illness such as heart disease and cancer. It can also be caused by trauma and repeated infections which in turn, cause damage to the lymphatic system. The St Ann’s Lymphoedema t ..read more
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Donate the cost of a match day pint to help your team win the Manchester Donation Derby
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
3w ago
We’re asking City and United fans to donate the price of a match day pint to your team’s page in aid of our Build it Together appeal for a much-needed new hospice in Heald Green, Stockport. Which team will be the first to fund a pallet of bricks, a solar panel, or even a room in the new hospice? This is the third time we’ve hosted the Donation Derby, and it’s currently 2-0 to Man United. Man United took the victory in June 2023 despite City coming out on top in the FA Cup Final, with fans raising a combined total of over £1,000. It was a repeat of those events in the first derby of this Prem ..read more
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We are one of the headline charities for Totally Stockport KRAZY RACES!
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
1M ago
We are thrilled to be partnering with the popular Stockport soapbox derby event taking place on Sunday 28th July. Last year’s inaugural event welcomed over 15,000 people to watch the national award-winning event, and this year they’re looking for teams to compete. A maximum of 40 teams made up of locals and business teams will build, design and of course race their wonderful and weird soapboxes through the centre of Stockport! We’re excited to be working with Krazy Races and look forward to what promises to be another fantastic day for all the community. The money raised will go towards our ..read more
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First ever Moya’s Manchester Walk to take place this summer
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
1M ago
On Friday 14th June hundreds of supporters of the hospice will be joining us to take on either the 5km or 10km walk. Everyone signing up before Sunday 3rd March will also get the benefit of our Early Bird offer, with all tickets discounted. During the offer registration is £18 for an adult to sign up, with groups of four people or more being £13 per person and walkers aged 11-17 being £10 each. With entertainment starting from 7pm and the walk commencing at 8pm from Cathedral Gardens, it is sure to be a great event that you could complete with your family, friends or colleagues. There will b ..read more
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First ever Moya’s Manchester Walk – sign up now!
St Ann's Hospice
by Sam Izard
1M ago
On Friday 14th June hundreds of supporters of the hospice will be joining us to take on either the 5km or 10km walk. Everyone signing up before Sunday 3rd March will also get the benefit of our Early Bird offer, with all tickets discounted. During the offer registration is £18 for an adult to sign up, with groups of four people or more being £13 per person and walkers aged 11-17 being £10 each. With entertainment starting from 7pm and the walk commencing at 8pm from Cathedral Gardens, it is sure to be a great event that you could complete with your family, friends or colleagues. There will b ..read more
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