Barnsley Hospice

Barnsley Hospice Barnsley Hospice provides specialist palliative care and support to hundreds of local people and their families each year.
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Barnsley Hospice is a charity (reg number 700586) providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people living with a life-limiting illness and those close to them. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for patients with a life limiting diseases, whilst supporting their families, during periods of illness and at the end of life. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and bereavement support. We are a charity - our care is free for patients but not free to provide. We are funded through an NHS grant, plus the generous donations and fundraising efforts of our community and supporters. Please note, we care for patients at home, in the community and at the hospice. We care for patients with all life-limiting illnesses - not just cancer. And, we support patients' families and those close to them too.

Do you love getting involved in events? 🙌We’re on the lookout for Fundraising Event Volunteers to help us at some of our...
26/10/2025

Do you love getting involved in events? 🙌

We’re on the lookout for Fundraising Event Volunteers to help us at some of our exciting upcoming fundraising activities.

Whether it’s cheering on our runners, helping with registrations, or simply spreading smiles on the day - your support makes a huge difference. 🌟

👉 Interested in becoming a volunteer with us? - For more information and to view our current opportunities, please visit: https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/volunteering/current-volunteer-vacancies/

A huge thank you to El Dance Studios in Hemsworth, Pontefract, for raising a fantastic £240 from a raffle at their annua...
25/10/2025

A huge thank you to El Dance Studios in Hemsworth, Pontefract, for raising a fantastic £240 from a raffle at their annual dance school show - with £140 donated to Barnsley Hospice and £100 to The Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract. 🧡

This special fundraiser was held in loving memory of Gemma Trickett, a talented dancer and much-loved friend to many. Miss Eleanor, Principal of El Dance Studios, shared:

“Gemma loved dance and always supported us. She was a great dancer herself and came to adult classes more recently. She really was a beautiful and amazing woman. We danced together as children, and were childhood and teen duet partners. We went to college together, and remained close friends ever since. Gemma spent her last days in Barnsley Hospice back in May. She was full of praise for the Hospice and the staff and how well they looked after her.”

We’re so grateful to everyone who took part in the raffle and to Miss Eleanor for organising such a meaningful tribute.

Your generosity helps us continue providing the outstanding palliative and end of life care we provide to the local community of Barnsley. 🧡

You’ve got festive post... 🎁👀This is your official invitation to our Barnsley Hospice Christmas Fair, happening Saturday...
25/10/2025

You’ve got festive post... 🎁👀

This is your official invitation to our Barnsley Hospice Christmas Fair, happening Saturday 15 November, 10:30am - 1pm. 🤩

Join us at the hospice for a morning of festive cheer, with gift stalls, tombola's, refreshments, competitions and so much more...🎅

All monies raised will help us to continue delivering specialist care to local families when they need it most. 🧡

Save the date, we hope to see you there! - For more information, please visit: https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/event/christmas-fair/


Today is 'Make a Difference Day' 🌟At Barnsley Hospice, we provide specialist palliative and end of life care for people ...
25/10/2025

Today is 'Make a Difference Day' 🌟

At Barnsley Hospice, we provide specialist palliative and end of life care for people in our community and their families. But we can only continue to deliver this outstanding care with the support of people like you. 🧡

Here are just some of the ways you can make a difference:
✅ Become a Barnsley Hospice Volunteer
✅ Host one of our Blue Collection Boxes
✅ Take part in a fundraising challenge event
✅ Host your own fundraiser
✅ Purchase an item from our Amazon Wishlist
✅ Donate pre-loved items to our Retail Hub
✅ Shop second-hand at our Retail Hub
✅ and so many more ways!

Every action - big or small - helps us raise vital funds so we can continue supporting local people when it matters most. 🧡

👉 Find out how you can get involved today: https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/support-us/

What is Light up a Life? ✨Light up a Life is one of the most special moments in the Barnsley Hospice calendar. An evenin...
24/10/2025

What is Light up a Life? ✨

Light up a Life is one of the most special moments in the Barnsley Hospice calendar. An evening of remembrance, reflection, celebration and community spirit. 🧡

Each light on our hospice tree shines brightly in memory of someone loved and missed, representing a life that continues to shine in our hearts. Together, these lights create a powerful display of love, unity and hope across our community. 🌟

Whether you’ve attended before or are joining us for the first time, Light up a Life is a chance to come together, share memories and celebrate the people who mean the most to us - all while supporting local families receiving care at Barnsley Hospice.

Every dedication made helps us continue providing specialist palliative and end of life care to those that need it, when it matters most.

👉 Find out more and dedicate your light at www.barnsleyhospice.org/LUAL

We’re looking for passionate and caring people to join  !By joining our team, you’ll be helping to make a real differenc...
24/10/2025

We’re looking for passionate and caring people to join !

By joining our team, you’ll be helping to make a real difference to the lives of people and families right here in Barnsley. 🧡

We currently have a number of rewarding roles available, including:
🍳 Cook (applications close 26 October 2025)
🤝 Trustee (Volunteer) (applications close 31 October)
🙌 Volunteer Co-ordinator (applications close 2 November)
👔 Human Resources Advisor (applications close 2 November)

Every role helps us continue providing the specialist care and support our community depends on.

👉 For full job descriptions, or to apply please visit: https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/about/recruitment/

Do you enjoy connecting with local members of our community? 🙌We’re currently looking for General Fundraising Volunteers...
23/10/2025

Do you enjoy connecting with local members of our community? 🙌

We’re currently looking for General Fundraising Volunteers to help with activities that raise vital funds for Barnsley Hospice.

From organising raffles and collections to supporting our fundraising team, every hour you give helps us continue our specialist care.

👉 For more information or to apply, please visit: https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/volunteering/current-volunteer-vacancies/

We were recently delighted to welcome the owner and manager of Thornhill House care home, who are tremendous supporters ...
22/10/2025

We were recently delighted to welcome the owner and manager of Thornhill House care home, who are tremendous supporters of us at the hospice, for a visit around our building in Gawber.

It was wonderful hearing their interest in our services and how we have to raise roughly two-thirds of our income on average every year to keep our services running. Their visit left such an impression, that they handed over a cheque for £1,100 and pledged further generous support for the hospice.

Thank you so much for your interest and generosity! 🧡

As part of the many steps we are taking as a hospice to ensure we can be here for the people of Barnsley into the future...
22/10/2025

As part of the many steps we are taking as a hospice to ensure we can be here for the people of Barnsley into the future, we were recently delighted to have had two new water heaters installed at our hospice building.

These new efficient heaters will not only increase our water-heating efficiency by more than 16%, but also ensure we have lower energy bills and provide a constant and reliable source of hot water.

Having a robust and reliable water-heating system is vital in enabling us to provide outstanding care, whether that be a relaxing moment of peace in our whirlpool bath bath for a patient, or simply providing a warm and welcoming environment for patients and their loved ones to enjoy precious time together in comfort.

The heaters and their installation were generously funded by Four Winds Energy Co-op, a community energy cooperative with a wind turbine between Grimethorpe and Cudworth.

A huge thank you to Four Winds for this gift which will make our hospice more environmentally and financially sustainable so that we can continue to provide outstanding care for years to come to the people of Barnsley and those close to them. 🧡

Calling all Barnsley based businesses… 💼 - Could you host one of our collection boxes?Our collection boxes may be small,...
21/10/2025

Calling all Barnsley based businesses… 💼 - Could you host one of our collection boxes?

Our collection boxes may be small, but they play a huge role in helping us raise the funds we need to continue providing specialist palliative and end of life care across Barnsley. 🧡

If you’d like to support Barnsley Hospice in this simple but powerful way, please get in touch today by completing this form: https://www.barnsleyhospice.org/register-for-a-collection-box/

🤩 There's a new addition to the Barnsley Hospice gardens! We recently added this amazing hedgehog house, thanks to the t...
20/10/2025

🤩 There's a new addition to the Barnsley Hospice gardens! We recently added this amazing hedgehog house, thanks to the team at Shaw Lane Mens Shed, a fellow local organisation where men over 50 meet up, learn new skills, and create amazing items like this. 🦔

We're so proud of the wonderful wildlife we have living around the hospice, and this house will ensure our hedgehogs have a space to keep safe and warm over the winter months. What a fantastic example of the local community coming together to support one another! 🧡

Wishing a very Happy Diwali to everyone in our community celebrating today! ✨ Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time ...
20/10/2025

Wishing a very Happy Diwali to everyone in our community celebrating today! ✨

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time for joy, reflection, and togetherness - celebrating light over darkness and hope for the year ahead. 🪔

From all of us at Barnsley Hospice, we wish you and your loved ones peace, happiness, and prosperity this Diwali. 🧡

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Church Street, Gawber
Barnsley
S752RL

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