This Christmas, just like all the Christmases before, will be a very special day for all who spend it with us at St Cuthbert's Hospice. Decorations will be hung, trees will be trimmed, presents will be exchanged, crackers will be pulled, and our nurses will do all of the little things they can to make sure it is a day filled with treasured memories.

Many families are aware that this will sadly be the last Christmas that they share with their loved ones, be that with us at St Cuthbert’s or with our support to get them home again. We are determined to do all we can, to make this festive season memorable and full of love. To do this, we need your help.

Previously our amazing supporters have helped to raise over £2,900 on Just Giving during December. These funds make a significant contribution to our care. Can you donate and help to make precious memories this December?

Our Housekeeper Val sees patients daily in her vital role keeping each private bedroom in the Hospice looking it’s best and as comfy as can be.

Val shared a Christmas memory with us:

“I don't know how to fully explain why, but it is just an absolute pleasure to be here at this beautiful place on Christmas Day. My shift will see me working until around 2 or 3pm and in that time I will have said a Merry Christmas to all of the patients with us while I clean their rooms for them. Many will have family spend the day with them, which is always so nice to see. The staff play Santa and give out little presents to the patients and in the past we've had small gatherings in the patient lounge where we bring everyone together if they’d like to. Though tinged with sadness, it's always a happy day. Making memories and treasured moments. It really is just a great pleasure to be here and be part of that with the lovely team who I work Christmas Day with."

Our Catering Team who have the honour of cooking Christmas Dinner for those who stay with us shared:

“I’ve worked quite a few Christmases at the Hospice now. I love it, the atmosphere throughout the Hospice is so relaxed and festive. With all the staff joining in on the festivities, from wearing our Christmas jumpers to singing along to the classic Christmas songs on the radio. It feels like home, preparing and cooking food throughout the day for not only the patients, but their families too. Seeing families bringing gifts for their loved ones and enjoying the food we’ve prepared really is a privilege for me and the rest of the Catering Team at the Hospice.”

Please donate what you can to help pay for Christmas Day. Any donation this December will make a difference. Thank you 💚