St Elizabeth Hospice

Whether you sleep, walk or run our Midnight Walk - we look forward to seeing all of you on Saturday 11 May at Trinity Park!
Do you know anyone in this #throwbackthursday photo from 2011?
Tickets are available to buy online at: https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/mid night-walk-2019/

Panel Discussion - Thursday 25 April - 6pm - Seckford Theatre. Creative Expression - a powerful contribution to health and wellbeing.
Next week we are holding a panel discussion to look at the role creativity plays for us all to communicate and make sense of the world. If you would like to join the discussion, please email: karina.wood@stelizabethhospice.org.u k
As a hospice, we play a vital part in using creative expression for our patients and their families, to access emot...ions that perhaps they have not been able to express or to process. However this use of creativity as a form of therapy and to enhance wellbeing is not restricted to the context of end of life care.
To find out more about the event and our panellists, go to: https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/… /hospice-hosts-seco…/
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We're celebrating today because an incredible 1,500 lovely people are already signed up to support our Midnight Walk on Saturday 11 May! We can't wait to see you all there as we rewind to the 80s. Even Woolly our mascot wanted to help us celebrate this milestone! If you're one of the 1,500 Midnight Walkers already signed up - thank you!

According to recent research, 48% of people admit that they 'haven't got round' to writing a Will. If you're one of those people, it's important that you do as many complications can occur after your death if you don't.
Throughout May, we'll be working with local solicitors and will writers to make this process easy for you.
For more information, visit https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/… /make-…/wills-months/

There has been much excitement amongst patients, staff and volunteers recently as we have some very cute feathered friends here at the hospice!
The 13 lovely ducklings hatched here a few days ago and they can occasionally be spotted enjoying the hospice garden and pond.

Date for your diary if you like all things craft, vintage and upcycled!

Thank you to 'Debbie's Happy Soles' who will be walking in memory of Debbie Arthur at our Midnight Walk on Saturday 11 May.
The group of over 20 people include Debbie’s friends and family who promised to walk for her after she received care in the hospice.
The group said: “Debbie was a kind, loving and caring woman who loved a good party so doing the Midnight Walk only seems fitting in her memory!
... “Debbie faced her illness with such grace and dignity – she never moaned once and we promised her we would do the walk for her to raise money for this worthwhile cause.
“She received fantastic support at the hospice and we cannot fault the high level of care, kindness and compassion that was demonstrated by all of the staff.”
If you would like to support the group with their walk, visit their JustGiving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/de bbieshappysoles
Sign up to Midnight Walk today at: https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/mid night-walk-2019/
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It's nearly Easter! 🐣🐰
We have lots of egg-cellent goodies in our shops at the moment!
Whether you're looking for cards or Easter themed goodies to keep the kids entertained take a lot what our shops have to offer.
... https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/… /shop-details-and-l…/
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28 April 11am - 3pm - Come on let's do the conga! #CharityTuesday
Ipswich Outdoor Group are busy practising for their long-distance conga world record attempt in support of the hospice. The team of 11 need to beat 7.5 miles of non-stop conga dancing. Head down to Felixstowe Seafront 11am - 3pm on Sunday 28 April to join in (if you like!) cheer on and support this incredible fundraising challenge.
John Wright will be one of the core 11 conga dancers. Since the hospice cared f...or his wife, Toni, in 2017, John and his family have been fundraising non-stop and have so far contributed over £70,000 to help us continue our vital work. This conga attempt is John's latest fundraising task.
More info here: https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/… /world-record-long-…/
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🐣🐰🌷***Easter competition***🌷🐰🐣
To celebrate Easter this weekend, we're giving away a delicious treat-filled Easter hamper, kindly donated by Morrisons, plus a family ticket (two adults and two children) to Bubble Rush at Chantry Park, Ipswich on Saturday 8 June!
To be in with a chance of winning all you have to do is like and share this post!
... Entries close at midnight on Easter Monday and a winner will be announced next week.
To find out more about the event or to purchase tickets visit: https://bubblerushipswich.eventbrite.co.u k
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Patients, families, staff and volunteers were all very excited to have seven adorable border terrier puppies and their mum, Lucky, come to visit today!
The puppies visited patients in the hospice's day care, inpatient unit and MND support group.

Why are you taking part in our Midnight Walk? We hear from lots of people every year, who are taking part in memory of a loved one.
Thanks to each and every one of you, you're helping us provide hospice care in your community - free of charge.
If you haven't signed up yet, you can buy tickets online at: https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/mid night-walk-2019/

The weather is looking good for the Brighton Marathon today!
We would like to wish Stewart Woods the best of luck for taking part in support of the hospice!

There’s just over 3 months until our wing walking challenge event on Saturday 3 August!
We’ve teamed up with Life Changing Challenges and Skymax Aviation to offer this thrilling experience which involves being strapped to the wing of a plane as it performs amazing acrobatics in front of family and friends.
If you think you’re fearless enough to try this exciting challenge in support of the hospice, sign up today at: https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/win gwalking/

Looking for a fun family day out this summer - you can still sign up to Bubble Rush Ipswich 2019 on Saturday 8 June!
Can't make that date? We also have Bubble Rush at Bury St Edmunds on Sunday 8 September!
Find out more: www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/event/bubbl e-rush/

This #Friyay we're sending out a thank you to our fantastic face painters who will be joining us on Saturday 11 May!
We have even more artists supporting us this year - we would like to thank GlitzyGlam FacePainting, Dotty Doodle Facepainting & Parties, Painted and Polished- Face painter Harwich, Colchester, Clacton and Jumbletime Face Painting for helping us make this year's event super bright and colourful!
Sign up for your tickets today to join us for the biggest party of the year at: https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/mid night-walk-2019/

Don't forget - it's the big fabric sale event tomorrow!
Come along to Dumbarton Hall, Dumbarton Road, Ipswich from 11am - 3pm for this cash only event.
It’s free entry with a pop up café, bring your friends.
... https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/eve nt/fabric-sale/
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One in five of the patients cared for by the hospice is helped thanks to gifts left to us by people in their Will.
Wills are important for many reasons but they also help your loved ones know your wishes and who you would like your estate to be left to. This May, we'll be working with local solicitors and Will writers to help make Will writing easier.
To find out who you can book an appointment with, visit: https://www.stelizabethhospice.org.uk/eve …/wills-month-2019/

Thank you to our Easter Bunnies at MacKenzie King for visiting us this week and bringing with them 300 fabulous Easter eggs! 🐰🐥
This is the second year the team have supported us so we would like to thank all their generous staff, clients, friends and family for thinking of us once again.

You are stellar. Never stop doing what you do xxx

What an absolutely amazing place ! ! I went into donation tea bags and biscuits and ended being blown away at how nice it was inside and the staff were fantastic too

Ty so much for looking after my dad rusty he was cared for so well by you guys till the end I miss him so much but no u lot made his end with no pain so thanks for that guys xx

This is an amazing place.My darling husband was in here for two weeks until he passed away.The staff were wonderful and when I left his bed after visiting they would watch over him like a guardian angel.He could not be in a more caring kind safe place than in St Elizabeth Hospice that is why I am now an ardent volunteer, and do all I can to help raise money for this wonderful place. GOD BLESS YOU ALL ���������

The care for my mum, Barbara Rance, over the last 5 weeks of her life couldn't have been better. She was so happy there, right up until her last breath. All the staff, paid or unpaid are so very thoughtful and kind, taking time to talk and listen and take things at the pace of the patient. My mum was very fortunate to get one of the precious 18 beds there!!

Thank you for creating a peaceful and comfortable environment for my auntie and family. It was such a relief to see how wonderful the hospice and staff are. Thank you for making a hard time a little more bearable for us all .

Such a wonderful place to spend your last days. Our mum, in her last days, was well and truly looked after as well as all of her 7 daughters who were there with her at her passing - 8/9/16. The nurses comforted us all when mum passed and looked after our mum with such compassion. I only wished my mum would have gone for day visits before hand to see and enjoy the hospice more. Looking forward to the light up a life service in December xx

Such a caring team of amazing people, the care my mum received was second to none. Nothing was ever to much trouble and it made mums last few days the most peaceful.

St Elizabeth cared for my dear husband in his end of life, such a nice relaxing environment for the most poorly loved ones, the care and compassion received was fantastic which made our grief more bearable, my children were only 3 and 5 yo at the time their dad passed away and the family support was so helpful, thank you 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

On the evening of the 2nd January an angel appeared (Becky from the Hospice at Home), she gave my wife some medication, to relax her, she washed her, changed her cloths and sheets and made her very comfortable. She also help my family by answering any question we had. The angel disappeared after a few hours. My wife passed away peacefully 2hrs later at 12:30 am on the 3rd January.

My mum passed this morning, with dignity, empowerment and kindness and compassion above and beyond anything I have ever experienced... from our sorrow ... to the amazing team at St Elizabeth's Hospice ... we thank you... we will never forgot what you gifted too us... Jo, Sara and Barry xxxx

My husband, Brian spent the last two months of his life in the hospice at the end of last year. Doctors, nurses, staff & volunteers treated him and us his family, with such care and kindness. Tonight my daughters, granddaughter and friends are doing the midnight walk in his memory for St Elizabeth's.

Thank you.

My beautiful mumma died today in the hospice and was there for a week beforehand. The level of care she received and support we received was beyond my expectations. My mum died with dignity and in peace because of the wonderful staff at the hospice. We will be eternally grateful �

It is the most amazing place with the most amazing and caring staff all of you, tranquil peaceful respectful helpful caring in any way, thank you all for making my stays so great xx

I think St Elizabeth hospice Is the most wonderful place , beautiful place peaceful. Beautiful surroundings. Every one is friendly. They treat you and your loved one with respect and dignity.

I cannot thank you enough for helping my husband and I through such a difficult time. If it wasn't for you being there, showing such kindness and thoughtfulness we couldn't have come this far. We will always be eternally grateful for all you have done for us. God bless you x

Can't thank the wonderful people that work/volunteer at the hospice enough.my brother spent the last 6 months of his life as an inpatient.The care my brother received was brilliant,they even looked after all our family aswell.we always knew that he was in good hands which was reassuring not having to worry when we were not with him.

No words can explain how grateful I am to everyone at the hospice for looking after my brother.Even the support we received in the hours after my brother passed away was brilliant.

Thank you St Elizabeth Hospice for making a very hard time a little more bearable xx

Brian was in the hospice for about ten days what a wonderful organisation. All the staff are so kind and caring nothing was too much trouble. In Brians final hours all the family were round his bedside and a nurse guided us through his final minutes with so much compassion which helped me and the family through this traumatic time. Our very grateful thanks.God bless you all.

Amazing place, they do an incredible job- my grandad was only in here for about 2 weeks before he died but in that time he was cared for incredibly well. They looked after us as a family too which was lovely. Thank you St Elizabeth Hospice �

You are stellar. Never stop doing what you do xxx

What an absolutely amazing place ! ! I went into donation tea bags and biscuits and ended being blown away at how nice it was inside and the staff were fantastic too

Ty so much for looking after my dad rusty he was cared for so well by you guys till the end I miss him so much but no u lot made his end with no pain so thanks for that guys xx

This is an amazing place.My darling husband was in here for two weeks until he passed away.The staff were wonderful and when I left his bed after visiting they would watch over him like a guardian angel.He could not be in a more caring kind safe place than in St Elizabeth Hospice that is why I am now an ardent volunteer, and do all I can to help raise money for this wonderful place. GOD BLESS YOU ALL ���������

The care for my mum, Barbara Rance, over the last 5 weeks of her life couldn't have been better. She was so happy there, right up until her last breath. All the staff, paid or unpaid are so very thoughtful and kind, taking time to talk and listen and take things at the pace of the patient. My mum was very fortunate to get one of the precious 18 beds there!!

Thank you for creating a peaceful and comfortable environment for my auntie and family. It was such a relief to see how wonderful the hospice and staff are. Thank you for making a hard time a little more bearable for us all .

Such a wonderful place to spend your last days. Our mum, in her last days, was well and truly looked after as well as all of her 7 daughters who were there with her at her passing - 8/9/16. The nurses comforted us all when mum passed and looked after our mum with such compassion. I only wished my mum would have gone for day visits before hand to see and enjoy the hospice more. Looking forward to the light up a life service in December xx

Such a caring team of amazing people, the care my mum received was second to none. Nothing was ever to much trouble and it made mums last few days the most peaceful.

St Elizabeth cared for my dear husband in his end of life, such a nice relaxing environment for the most poorly loved ones, the care and compassion received was fantastic which made our grief more bearable, my children were only 3 and 5 yo at the time their dad passed away and the family support was so helpful, thank you 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

On the evening of the 2nd January an angel appeared (Becky from the Hospice at Home), she gave my wife some medication, to relax her, she washed her, changed her cloths and sheets and made her very comfortable. She also help my family by answering any question we had. The angel disappeared after a few hours. My wife passed away peacefully 2hrs later at 12:30 am on the 3rd January.

My mum passed this morning, with dignity, empowerment and kindness and compassion above and beyond anything I have ever experienced... from our sorrow ... to the amazing team at St Elizabeth's Hospice ... we thank you... we will never forgot what you gifted too us... Jo, Sara and Barry xxxx

My husband, Brian spent the last two months of his life in the hospice at the end of last year. Doctors, nurses, staff & volunteers treated him and us his family, with such care and kindness. Tonight my daughters, granddaughter and friends are doing the midnight walk in his memory for St Elizabeth's.

Thank you.

My beautiful mumma died today in the hospice and was there for a week beforehand. The level of care she received and support we received was beyond my expectations. My mum died with dignity and in peace because of the wonderful staff at the hospice. We will be eternally grateful �

It is the most amazing place with the most amazing and caring staff all of you, tranquil peaceful respectful helpful caring in any way, thank you all for making my stays so great xx

I think St Elizabeth hospice Is the most wonderful place , beautiful place peaceful. Beautiful surroundings. Every one is friendly. They treat you and your loved one with respect and dignity.

I cannot thank you enough for helping my husband and I through such a difficult time. If it wasn't for you being there, showing such kindness and thoughtfulness we couldn't have come this far. We will always be eternally grateful for all you have done for us. God bless you x

Can't thank the wonderful people that work/volunteer at the hospice enough.my brother spent the last 6 months of his life as an inpatient.The care my brother received was brilliant,they even looked after all our family aswell.we always knew that he was in good hands which was reassuring not having to worry when we were not with him.

No words can explain how grateful I am to everyone at the hospice for looking after my brother.Even the support we received in the hours after my brother passed away was brilliant.

Thank you St Elizabeth Hospice for making a very hard time a little more bearable xx

Brian was in the hospice for about ten days what a wonderful organisation. All the staff are so kind and caring nothing was too much trouble. In Brians final hours all the family were round his bedside and a nurse guided us through his final minutes with so much compassion which helped me and the family through this traumatic time. Our very grateful thanks.God bless you all.

Amazing place, they do an incredible job- my grandad was only in here for about 2 weeks before he died but in that time he was cared for incredibly well. They looked after us as a family too which was lovely. Thank you St Elizabeth Hospice �