St Ann'S Hospice, Manchester, Uk

Alex’s wheelie good fundraising challenge for St Ann's! 🚲
Alex Marsh, decided to take on the challenge of the 'Mallorca 312' – so named to reflect the kilometres covered – within 14-hours. The tough winding route, climbing mountains and exploring coastal paths, took him near the capital Palma, his home for the last seven years.
Alex hopes to raise £2,500 for St Ann’s from his adventure in memory of late uncles Ian Haig and Alan Haig who were both patients there.
... Alex said: "St Ann's isn't just a facility. It's a group of compassionate, hard-working individuals who provide genuine love and care. It receives only a third of its funding from the NHS and the rest comes from donations. Cycling is new to me and this was the biggest challenge I've ever done. Palma is a Mecca for large yachts and the owner of my yacht kindly made the biggest single donation to my fundraising."
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We're pleased to announce that we are recruiting for a Homeless Palliative Care Coordinator.
The Homeless Palliative Care Coordinator role aims to bridge the gap of existing services, build relationships and increase the profile of homeless people within palliative care.
You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
... We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.
This is an exciting time to join an ambitious, much-loved charity and help us achieve our goals. If you’re looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: June 30
Find out more and apply here: https://buff.ly/31soGpN
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Happy Sunday! Why not put your feet up and read our latest Summer Friends newsletter? 📖
Inside this edition, we’re celebrating the 40th birthday of our Little Hulton hospice, and 40 years of providing specialist palliative care to the people of Salford.
You’ll also find information about our annual Forget-me-not Appeal. With this lovely appeal, you can make a special dedication online, and you’re also invited to a special memorial service. It’s a wonderful way to remember you...r loved ones whilst also supporting St Ann’s.
You can read it online here: https://buff.ly/2E0yIVt
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Look out for our collectors raising much needed funds to help our patients in the city centre and at the Trafford Centre today!
In the city centre we have Manchester Survivors Choir singing from 1:30pm. Plus at the Trafford Centre we’ve got two rock choirs, the Salford community choir, AK theatre group and a solo singer from 10.30am to 5.30pm on the Orient Stage to entertain you whilst you're having a break from your shopping!
Our furry mascot, Stan, will be there with our volunteers collecting money so please dig deep as every little penny really does help. Plus if you don't have any change we now have contactless buckets so you can now make a donation with a contactless card!

Join our nurses for a bubbly time! 🛀🌈⠀
This June a group of our nurses will be taking on our latest fundraising challenge, Bubble Rush, to raise funds for our patients and families.
📅 Saturday 29 June ⠀... 🗺️ Wythenshawe Park⠀ ⌚️ Waves from 11am⠀
Lynsey Ayers, Ward Sister said: "As nurses, no two days are ever the same, but this is certainly a little bit different to what we’re used to! It looks like it will be a really fun day and we’re excited to take part in aid of our patients and their families. Working on the wards at St Ann’s we see first-hand the difference money raised from fundraising makes to the lives of our patients and their families. We’d love as many people as possible to sign up to join us on the day!"
Participants will take on the 5Km course around the park, complete with four bubble stations pumping out masses of multi-coloured foam.
Don't miss out on this fun, family-friendly, fundraising event!
Sign up on our website 👉🏻 www.sah.org.uk/bubblerush/
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Do you want to make a difference? Are you a fully qualified staff nurse looking for a role in palliative care?
"We always aim to care for the whole person, meeting their unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs to help and support them during what can be a very difficult time in their lives. We understand everyone is an individual, and that’s something that’s really important to us. We’d really love to hear from people who can help us continue delivering the ca...re that makes St Ann’s such a special place." Kelly Foster, Ward Manager.
Join us at our Staff Nurse Recruitment Fair today from 4pm -7.30pm and find out all there is to know about life as a nurse at St Ann's.
There will even be the opportunity to interview on the day of the fair, so keep reading for a list of everything you may need to bring with you.
You will need to bring: * CV * DBS documents- bring three documents that can be used to confirm your identity, such as your passport, birth certificate, driving license, marriage certificate or a recent utility bill (issued within the last 3 months) * Proof of qualifications
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/30Ek6Ve
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Thanks to the kind generosity of Fred Done our Little Hulton hospice gardens have been transformed.
Fred Done, whose company BetFred has supported the hospice for many years, offered to fund work to improve the outside space at the hospice for patients to enjoy. He arranged for his personal gardeners to spend 12 days working at St Ann’s to transform the space.
"Many of our patients and their families like to sit outside of the hospice and spend time relaxing and unwinding, a...nd we know that they really enjoy being out in the fresh air. Fred and Betfred have been so incredibly supportive of St Ann’s over many years, and we’re enormously grateful. This latest kind donation really will make such a huge difference to the lives of our patients, and we can’t thank him enough." - Eamonn O’Neal, St Ann’s Chief Executive.
We’re currently celebrating 40 years since our Little Hulton site opened in 1979. His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visited the hospice as part of our anniversary celebrations, and planted a commemorative magnolia genie tree in the gardens too.
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Are you looking for a gift for a special man in your life for Father's Day? 👨
We have a range of new goods from 99p - £5.99 to suit all tastes from socks and slippers to men's grooming sets and toiletries.
Plus we also have a large range of new donated goods including designer menswear and accessories.
... And check out the fantastic themed window for our Stockport shop - we love the top hat and moustache theme!
Find your nearest shop here: https://buff.ly/2KGxceP
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A big good luck to a group of brothers and mates who are setting off an epic bike ride today! 🚵🏻
The group will be cycling 2,000kms from Barcelona to Manchester this June to raise funds for St Ann's in memory of Charlie Mitten who was cared for at St Ann's.
One of the group, Andy Mitten, explains why they're doing it:
... Dad had six months in acute and often unbearable pain. A man who never stopped complaining about Manchester United seldom complained about his own pain. It was awful to see a fit man diminish and you feel helpless. What can you do to help? We wanted to do something.
“Dad, we’re going to raise money by cycling from Barcelona to Manchester next year.” “That’s a bit much, son. How far is it?” “2,000 kilometres.”
I told him again a few week later.
“It’s a good idea son, but can’t you avoid the mountains?” “No dad, I can’t move the Pyrenees.”
Charles Samuel Mitten died on November 6th 2018 in St Ann’s Hospice, Little Hulton. He was 69.
Read more of their story below and sponsor the team.
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Spotlight on our Cheadle shop!
Esme, is one of our cluster shop managers who looks after many shops, including the Cheadle shop, read her blog to find out more about the shop.
We are really lucky to have a beautiful and historic building for our Cheadle Shop which is located right on the high street in the centre of the village.
... It is well worth stopping by, if only to view its stunning interior with original 1930’s Art Deco features. The shop is housed in former tea rooms and coffee shop called the Premier Cafe which was opened over 80 years ago, the shop has retained many of the fixtures and fittings from its former life.
On the first floor there is a dedicated bridal department complete with a large changing room and we have recently changed the back room into a vintage style book room, where customers can relax and browse the books vinyl records and much more. It is a beautiful room with a stunning stained glass ceiling.
We're in need of more vintage style items, such as a small arm chair and table, and general vintage items, if anyone has any items that they would be willing to donate to the shop please get in touch with the shop and we can collect them.
For more information, or to book an appointment with our bridal service please visit the shop at 3 High Street in Cheadle, call 0161 428 5949 or email cheadle@sah.org.uk
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Today draws to a close the end of Volunteers' Week, so we wanted to share a few photos from the week.
There's been lots going on across the hospice to celebrate our amazing volunteers, including thank you parties and afternoon teas and all volunteers have been able to get free tea/coffee and cake to say thank you!
These local heroes gave St Ann’s a staggering 73,304 hours of their time last year, which is phenomenal – we simply couldn’t continue to carry out all of our servi...ces without their support.
If this week has inspired you and you’d like to find out more about volunteering opportunities at St Ann’s, please visit https://buff.ly/2Eb0hNh or call us on 0161 498 3653.
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Fancy winning big this summer? Buy a ticket for our Summer Raffle and you could win our top prize of £5,000, plus 5 runner up prizes of £50! 💰
And if the thought of winning big this summer isn’t enough, every ticket bought in the raffle will go towards helping us support patients and their loved ones, right when they need it most.
* Buying 5 tickets could help keep our drinks trolley stocked for patients to enjoy. ... * Buying 10 tickets could help us continue providing TVs and Wi-Fi for inpatients. * Buying 20 tickets could pay for a relaxing massage or aromatherapy session for a patient or carer
Tickets are £1 available from our hospices, charity shops or phone 0161 498 3642
Closing date: Sunday 7th July 2019. Draw date: Monday 15th July 2019.
Join in and you could win, whilst helping us care for people across Greater Manchester.
Find out more here: https://buff.ly/2VUea6H
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Today we're sharing another one of our fantastic volunteer's stories as part of Volunteers' Week.
Tony has been an invaluable member of the St Ann’s team since he started volunteering with us a staggering 40 years ago.
Tony works in our gardens three days a week, and also still works a regular shift on our wards. For the last few years we have been relying on him as our main gardener, and he has never let us down. His support and commitment is exceptional.
... The positive feedback we receive from our patients and their visitors is a testament to the hard work that he has put in over the many years. The garden is a peaceful, beautiful place for people to sit – whatever the season – and we’re grateful for that fact, as are our patients.
Tony knows that people often go through difficult times when they’re at the hospice, and he’s always happy to talk to them when they’re in the garden, saying hello and putting them at ease.
He always makes sure there are flowers that patients can enjoy both outside, and in the wards, and he is keen to ensure that anyone coming to the hospice feels as comfortable and ‘at home’ as possible.
We receive lots of comments about how lovely our gardens look, and how the outside space of the hospice is just as important as the inside. This is true, and we’re enormously grateful for the work Tony, and our other volunteers, do.
Earlier this year we had a special visit from His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, as part of our celebrations for our Little Hulton hospice’s 40th birthday, and with the help of Tony he planted a special commemorative tree to mark the occasion.
Read more of Tony's story here: https://buff.ly/2Z5KB47
To read some of our other volunteer stories go to: https://buff.ly/2UkNw7E
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Last chance to register to join us in the bubbles! 🛀🌈
Our first Bubble Rush is less than a month away and places are filling up fast!
📅 Saturday 29 June ... 🗺️ Wythenshawe Park ⌚️ Waves from 11am
Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference, and features five bubble stations around the 5KM course blasting you with crazy colourful bubbles! It's fun for all the family, and you can walk, run or dance your way to the finish line!
Why don't you make the day even more fun by inviting all of your family and friends and get a group together?
Michelle, has registered for the Bubble Rush with her family: “I work at the hospice and see every day the wonderful work that this fantastic place does. The Bradbury family would like to give something back to St Ann's and we’re really looking forward to it!” - Michelle, Neil, Sam (6) and Charlie (2).
Don't be blue and miss out, sign up now and get colourful! https://buff.ly/2tqLAye
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"We’re all so proud of what we do, and we’re looking for more nurses to come and be a part of our amazing team. If you are a registered nurse and looking for a new challenge and you are passionate about patient care, please come along to find out more about us, and even have an interview on the day." Kelly Foster, Ward Manager.
Are you a fully qualified staff nurse looking for a role in palliative care? Join us at our Staff Nurse Recruitment Fair on Thursday 13th June, 4pm -7.30pm and find out all there is to know about life as a nurse at St Ann's.
Find out more and register your interest here:

This week we’re celebrating Volunteers' Week, and as part of it we will be sharing stories of some of our fantastic volunteers who support us in so many ways.
First up is Linda, our Volunteer Coordinator.
Linda’s husband was a patient at the hospice and sadly passed away in 2011, which prompted Linda to start volunteering to give something back for the care her husband received and the support St Ann’s offered her and her family.
... Linda’s volunteering time often exceeds 25 hours a week, during this time she helps interviewing and training our new volunteers and she also takes the time to cover extra shifts, and she can always be seen helping out over Christmas and bank holidays.
She is a great ambassador and can often be found drumming up more support and persuading volunteers to help out for an extra few hours!
Last year, we sadly lost our long-standing Volunteer Coordinator, Ernest Worsley, and it was a shock that was felt throughout the hospice, especially for Linda who worked very closely with Ernest. Linda has been instrumental in keeping everything running smoothly so we want to say a big thank you to her.
We rely on the goodwill and hard work of our volunteers, like Linda, to help the patients in our local community. Linda is a true unsung hero, she works tirelessly and expects nothing back from it.
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Join us in the bubbles! 🛀
If you're looking for a family friendly event to take part in this summer, then register for our Bubble Rush event!
You can run, walk, stroll, dance or toddle round! Prams/ wheelchairs are welcome! Plus under 3's go FREE!
... 📅 Saturday 29 June 🗺️ Wythenshawe Park ⌚️ Waves from 11am
Sign up here: https://buff.ly/2QfYRE7
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Happy Volunteers’ Week 2019! 🎉
Today is the start of Volunteers' Week, which gives us a great opportunity to thank and pay tribute to our volunteers. We’re incredibly fortunate to be supported by an army of fantastic individuals from around Greater Manchester who selflessly give their time to help us and our patients.
From working in our shops, to managing our coffee shop, from supporting teams with everything from finance and fundraising, to assisting our staff on the wards..., volunteers help in almost every area of our charity.
Read the latest blog from our Chief Executive Eamonn O'Neal and find out more about our fantastic volunteers: https://buff.ly/2XapCN3
If you’d like to find out more about volunteering opportunities at St Ann’s, please visit https://buff.ly/2Eb0hNh or call us on 0161 498 3653.
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