Sunflower Centre Refurbishment
A major project is under way to transform the Sunflower Wellbeing Centre at East Cheshire Hospice. Work on the £1.25m refurbishment began last month and is expected to be completed in January 2024. The modern stylish complex will be much better equipped to meet a rapidly growing need for the charity’s services. A computer image […]
Future-Proofing Hospice Facilities
Day hospice services have been temporarily moved to other areas for six months during refurbishment work. The Hospice is adapting facilities, including using the Chapel to accommodate patients. Some will access outpatient services remotely as happened successfully during Covid. The experiences from that crisis period have been invaluable planning contingencies during the building phase. The […]
10 Years of Childhood Bereavement Counselling
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult, especially for children. That is why East Cheshire Hospice set up a childhood bereavement service 10 years ago. It helps those who have lost someone close, whether a parent, grandparent, brother or sister, friend or neighbour. Children between 4 and 18 access the service, having […]
Sarah Dale Awarded British Empire Medal
Sarah Dale BEM, Quality and Innovation Director, East Cheshire Hospice East Cheshire Hospice Director and nurse, Sarah Dale, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s New Year Honours list for services to palliative and end of life care. Sarah, from Macclesfield, has played a significant role in the development of the Hospice […]
Navajo Statement
In October 2022 East Cheshire Hospice was awarded the Navajo Charter Mark. The Navajo Charter Mark is an equality mark supported by LGBTIQA+ Community networks across Merseyside. It is a signifier of good practice, commitment and knowledge of the specific needs, issues and barriers facing LGBTIQA+ people. How did we achieve this? To be awarded […]
Dr Alessandro Bosco completes 5k and 10k
A pioneering research project is being carried out into dementia care at East Cheshire Hospice. The 12-month study by academic researcher Dr Alessandro Bosco will provide a preliminary snapshot of care delivered in the region. The work, undertaken in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Manchester, will develop best practice by also exploring the […]
Dementia services at East Cheshire Hospice
A range of dementia care services are available to East Cheshire Hospice patients. They include one-to-one sessions, either at the Hospice or at home, if appropriate. Admiral Nurse Debbie Callow said: “Generally we pick up on people who come to the Hospice and need more attention. “This could be on the ward, via the Hospice […]
Dementia team at East Cheshire Hospice
East Cheshire Hospice has strengthened its dementia team to cope with increasing demand. Experienced mental health specialist Paul Dale has joined as a dementia nurse, enabling the charity to offer extra support to patients. The Hospice set up its own dedicated dementia service in 2019, with Admiral Nurse Debbie Callow appointed as lead. Paul Dale […]
Moneybox help and encourage during Dying Matters Week
A free monthly legal clinic is one way East Cheshire Hospice helps patients and families prepare for the future. Advice on making a Will is among topics covered by Moneybox Wills and Trusts, Thorneycroft, Dunkerley and GPW Trusts, the four companies supporting the initiative. The half-hour advice sessions are available between 11 am and 1 […]
Vaccine Workers Donate to Hospice
Several workers helping with the mass vaccine roll-out at Andrews Pharmacy are donating their wages to charity. They include two couples with strong links to nearby East Cheshire Hospice which is benefitting from their generosity. Teacher Angela Raval is a Hospice ambassador, while Margaret Black is a part-time health care assistant, having rejoined the nursing […]