Rowcroft Hospice

Would you like to be part of an award winning health and social care team? Do you have a passion for delivering therapeutic, creative and face-to-face social work across a range of settings? We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Social Worker to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team. To join us and help make every day the best day possible for patients and families, apply today.

***COMPETITION TIME!*** We've teamed up with Halfords to offer you the chance to win a BRAND NEW bike, just in time for Ride for Rowcroft on Sunday 14th October! Register for Ride for Rowcroft using competition code RIDE18 and you will be entered into a draw to win an Apollo Transfer Mens Hybrid Bike 2017. This great all-round bike is perfect for commuting or casual riding, with a lightweight aluminium frame and 18-speed Shimano gearing, meaning you can tackle either the Clas...sic Course or Haytor Hillclimb with ease! Entry closes at midnight on Friday 31st August 2018 and the winner will be chosen at random and contacted on Monday 3 September. Good Luck!
Enter at www.rideforrowcroft.org.uk
#competition #RideforRowcroft #pedalpower
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Ethan & Jake wanted to do something special in memory of their Grandpa David Vink, after he was cared for here at the hospice.
They set about their very own challenge - to walk 100km in 100 days. Aged just 7 and 4 at the time, the boys walked every day, come rain or shine, and raised an astounding ┬Ż1600 for Rowcroft! This brings the total raised by the family in memory of David to ┬Ż2065. An amazing achievement! #charitytuesday #fundraising

ŌĆ£Your care, compassion and genuinely friendly staff have made this experience much more bearable for my dad and our family.ŌĆØ
Spoken from the daughter of a patient

Do you have any pre loved electrical goods that have been replaced by newer goods?
Rowcroft Hospice is in need of pre-loved, good quality electrical goods in full working order for our South Devon shops; anything from blenders, hair dryers, microwaves, toasters or kettles! We have donation drop off areas in Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot and would massively appreciate any good quality electrical donation given.
To find out more about donating to your local hospice shop, visit our website today! https://bit.ly/2KwwMW8

Would you like to be part of an award winning health and social care team? We have vacancies for a Staff Nurse and Social Worker. To join us and help make every day the best day possible for patients and families, apply today. https://www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/vacanc ies/

Say 'hello' to Gilli! Gilli is our Voluntary Services Co-ordinator and is responsible for recruiting, welcoming and supporting volunteers across the whole of Rowcroft's services. Gilli has been working at the hospice for 11 years since and says, "the highlight of my role is meeting lots of different volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. Every volunteer is a vital member of the Rowcroft team; helping to support patients and families who need us."
If you have thought about volunteering then take a look at our current vacancies https://bit.ly/2NKv8l7 and get in touch with Gilli to find out more.

A big THANK YOU to the fabulous team at Simpkins Edwards LLP who last week donated their time and volunteered at our Distribution Centre.
Their hard work meant that over 250 bags of recycling were sorted, 60 electric items were tested and at least 300 DVDs and CDs were scanned and checked. They also packed more than 40 clothes boxes to be sent out to our shops and processed 450 clothes bags. Over the 3 days we believe their help will generate in excess of ┬Ż4,000! An incredible amount.
If your company would like to take on some team building and volunteering please do get in touch - fundraising@rowcrofthospice.org.uk - it's great fun and makes a real difference to us!

FREE bike checks and 10% off parts and servicing for all Ride for Rowcroft participants thanks to our lovely friends at Halfords. Vouchers will be winging their way in the post to those who have already signed up very soon. ­¤śŖ­¤ÜĄŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖÅ­¤Ü┤ŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖÅ

Happy First Birthday to our Dartmouth Boutique! Thank you to everyone in Dartmouth who has supported the shop this year, you have helped raise more than ┬Ż140,000 for Rowcroft Hospice! Read more in our latest news: https://www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/dartmo uth-boutique-celeŌĆ”/

**PART-TIME LOTTERY ASSISTANT VACANCY** We're looking for an individual with strong financial and administration skills to join the hospiceŌĆÖs lottery team, helping to raise vital funds for the patients and families supported by Rowcroft. To find out more, visit https://www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/vacanŌ Ć”/lottery-assistant/.

**Thank You** Our Dartmouth and Wellswood Boutiques are now stocking glamorous new items from Sally Allen's Designer Fashion. We would like to say a big thank you to Sally for such a generous donation of beautiful stock!
Read more our the donation in our latest news https://bit.ly/2OeFA4z

Are you pumped for a challenge? Ride for Rowcroft is taking place on Sunday 14 October and anyone over the age of twelve years can saddle up and join us in pedalling 24km or 32km for Rowcroft!
This is a sponsored event and the money you raise will help to support patients and their families to make the most of the time they have together, sharing moments and making precious memories. Sign up as group of friends, a family or colleagues today and enjoy a Sunday funday! www.rideforrowcroft.org.uk

Have you ever wondered how Rowcroft's biggest events are delivered? Well, aside from from time, a lot of planning and a sprinkling of Rowcroft magic there is a team of dedicated and skilled volunteers behind the scenes who are known as ETLT. They're part of the Rowcroft family, the engine room of our events and the masterminds behind many of the plans. Find out more about the vital role they play in the delivery of events such as The Sleep Walk, Colour Rush and Ride for Rowcroft.

Dirt tracks, sweat and smilesŌĆ” You have just TWO days to sign up to Ride for Rowcroft under the special launch price of ┬Ż16 per adult and ┬Ż11 per child. Prices will go up on 1 August!
Will you decide to take on the 24km or 32km cycle challenge? Gear up and sign up to secure your place today. www.rideforrowcroft.org.uk

**Fact Friday** Did you knowŌĆ”what we currently call the Inpatient Unit, was a house served as a maternity unit during the Second World War; 156 babies were recorded as being born here between the years of 1939 - 1942. Two of these children have even revisited the hospice to take a look at what the grounds are like today.
We don't just deliver an amazing service, we have a very interesting story to tell too. Take a read of Rowcroft's historic timeline www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/about-us/our-h istory/

Have you visited our ŌĆśLove CoffeeŌĆÖ Takeaway on Teignmouth Road, Torquay?
With an array of delicious hot drinks, milkshakes, salads, paninis and sandwiches including options for vegans we are the best thing to grab for breakfast or lunch! You can even pre order your food for arrival by calling 01803 313706.
WhatŌĆÖs even better is, from now until Tuesday 31 July, we are offering a FREE coffee with any food order of over ┬Ż1.00. Just shout out the word #lovecoffee over the counter... and you can walk away with delicious food and a complimentary drink! See you soon ­¤śŖ
*Love Coffee is situated next to the Torquay Furniture Outlet, 156 Teignmouth Road, Torquay, TQ1 4RY.
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**WELL DONE** Today we were at SkydiveBuzz - Dunkeswell with some fabulous fundraisers who took part in the challenge of a lifetime in aid of Rowcroft Hospice.
A massive well done to Alex, Jamie, Mark, Nicole and Beth who soared a huge 15,000ft and jumped from a plane raising funds for patients and families within South Devon.
... Jamie said, ŌĆ£I want to do it all over again! It was so exciting, I would recommend it to anyone and the fact it was all for a good cause makes it even better!ŌĆØ #TeamRowcroft
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**MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICE** Rowcroft Hospice is seeking a Marketing & Communications Apprentice to assist in raising awareness of RowcroftŌĆÖs work. This post would be ideally suited to someone with creative flair, a passion for marketing and communications and looking to gain experience in a busy office environment.
Take a look at the role and apply today. Closing date is 30 July. https://bit.ly/2NJ6ReD #marketing #communication #apprentice

Vernon- if I googled the words "what does a saint look like?" It would come back with a picture of you. Can't ever thank you enough for everything you did for Dad, and the tremendous support you gave mum during the darkest days. It was like you were one of the family from the first moment we met you. Thank you- from the bottom of all of our hearts. Bless you.

These wonderful angels that walk the earth, sat and cared for my dear mother in the final weeks of her life. I cannot begin to explain the kindness they've shown not only to mum, but to us the family also. Because of the Rowcroft nurses, my mum spent her final remaining days completely free from worry, from any pain and left this world relaxed and sleeping. For that I thank you so much. Fiona was the main nurse that we saw and I cannot tell you enough of what a wonderful lady she was. Also Marcus! What a kind and gentle chap!

The Rowcroft Hospice at Home, Care Team have been wonderful for my dad, John Edwards and I would like to say a massive thank you to you all for being so fantastic. Words cannot express how wonderful Rowcroft have been to my Dad and the family. You all do an amazing job and deserve much more recognition. Thank you, with much love Ellen and Alyson xx

Thanks to Louise Knight, Karen, Rita, Marcus, Barbara. You are all truly wonderful people x’┐Į

Rowcroft is not just the love and care they give people that are poorly and family support inside the building xX it's the love and care and support they give you out side too xx

The love and understanding we were given today from them was overwhelming as we come to terms with some heartbreaking news and they supporting us in the family home xx visiting phoning and telling us everything we needed to know and replying any questions ask xxx and for I thank u for being there for my family and I'm so grateful xxxx

Rowcroft is a beautiful relaxing place. My grandad was so happy there after months in and out of hospital. He was in rowcroft for 8 days before he pasted away 4 days after Xmas. The staff are truly amazing. Thankyou so much for making my grandad happy and relaxed and helping the family too. XXX I will be supporting Rowcroft from now on.

Rowcroft is a beautiful place, with beautiful staff, had a lovely evening on Sunday, with light up a life, placing a candle down for my dad who passed on new years day, keep raising money for this place!! They help make the last moments bareable, everyone is so kind, with a calm relaxing atmosphere, nothing is to much hassle for them, I'm so glad my dad died there not at home in pain or in a busy manic noisy hospital, thank you rowcroft, keep up the good work xxxxxx

Our father passed away on the 30th June 2016, in his own home, surrounded by his family. Without the support of both Rowcroft Hospice at Home and Marie Currie this, his last wish, may not have been possible.

The support offered was excellent, we had 24 hour telephone support as well as frequent overnight nursing cover enabling us to sleep in the knowledge that Dad was in good hands.

The Hospice at home coordinated the pain control and were able to ensure that Dad passed peacefully, they then came and looked after Dad before the funeral directors collected him. This made up much more comfortable as he was cared for so well even in death.

My wonderful husband was cared for at Rowcroft in 2006. At all times he said he felt 'safe' there. The staff looked after both of us so well at what was the worst time of our lives. I will always be grateful to everyone who works so hard to make Rowcroft the place it is - and this is why I am a weekend volunteer receptionist. Rowcroft needs support of all kinds at this difficult financial time, please do what you can so others can be helped. Thank you.

My mum passed away yesterday morning with me and my sister by her side. I just want to thank everyone that works and volunteers at rowcroft. You're all beautiful, kind and caring people. Nothing was any trouble. You looked after mum so well. My family will be forever grateful xxxx

My mum is there at the moment.No words can express this place or it's people.so grateful xx

My brother was here for less than a week before he passed away, but its a beautiful place, the staff were caring and professional too but still showed little extra touches like when he was too hot they made sure they fan wouldn't overwhelm him. \The view from his room was fantastic and when we visited it was lovely just to stand and stare and listen to the birdsong

My beloved dad passed away yesterday, after having palative care by Rowcroft and Marie Currie, at home. I am shouting from the roof tops, to let everyone know about these special angels that walk on this earth! Melodramatic, you might say?

My dad was frightened of dying a painful death, from pancreatic cancer and he wanted to stay at home, Rowcroft made his wishes possible , we had 24 hour care, an amazing team, that blended into the family, with hearts of gold.My dads pain was managed so well, that he was able to have the love of his family, in his own home and he passed away peacefully, what more could anyone ask for their loved ones? The hardest weeks of my life, were made easier, by these amazing people.

Heather Mee

Mum's angels, you are all wonderful, thankyou so much from the bottom of my heart.

Mum (Sheila Fraser) left us on 12th Sep last year. She spent a total of 5 weeks in Rowcroft and the care she and we received was impeccable and full of love. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts ’┐Į

I would like to thank the wonderful team from Rowcroft Hospice at Home for the way they cared for my Mother during her brave battle with cancer. They looked after Mum with loving care, and really helped my Dad and the rest of the family during this most difficult time. All the nurses, carers, sisters and management were exceptional, I cannot praise them enough for their support and professionalism. They really are an incredible team, thank you.

Are there others out there like us ? We did not realise that Rowcroft has an Out Patient Dept., What a fantastic service my husband & I have had. We were introduced to them by Sarah one of Rowcroft wonderful nurses...... We will never be able to give back to Rowcroft what all the Wonderful Staff have done for us, just to mention a few lovely Lucy who's helping with breathing. Brave Bev for taking on Steve in the Gym. Talented Rose the quiet artist........he may ask you to pose Each & everyone of your staff have made us feel so welcome & alive....for which we will be forever Grateful ..

Amazing place, amazing people, from looking after my Dad while he was in to taking care of my 10 week old baby in the last few minutes of my dads life. No words or thanks will ever be enough

All throughout my mums illness (Maggs)rowcroft kept in touch with her. Once she was admitted the care she received was astonishing . The staff, from the volunteers up to the doctors was so very attentive and personal.

ThereŌĆÖre main concern is to make sure she suffered no pain . If I had to name one particular member of staff, I just couldnŌĆÖt . They are all equal in the care they give. We as a family are so lucky Mum was able to be admitted .

ItŌĆÖs where she wanted to be and we could never thank you enough.

In our eyes every member of staff is a angel.

Thank you so much everyone.