Eden Valley Hospice

Eden Valley Hospice End of life care for all. Celebrating 35 years in 2026 🩵

Eden Valley Hospice, Durdar Road, Carlisle, CA2 4SD
Telephone: (Switchboard) 01228 810801
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Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice provides care for adults in the local area and children across Cumbria with life limiting illnesses. The hospice has a 12 bed adult in-patient unit with eight single en-suite rooms and a four bed room. The home from home environment creates a relaxing atmosphere for patients and families with each room overlooking the recently transformed walled garden. The Day Hospice provides care for up to 15 people a day, four days a week. Most days the sweet smell of freshly baked cakes fills the Day Hospice as patients, nurses and volunteers exchange stories about what has happened since they last met. Jigsaw provides care and support for children and young adults from throughout Cumbria. Every day, Jigsaw is filled with laughter and enjoyment as children and young adults take part in a wide range of colourful, creative and sensory activities. The annual cost of providing our services is over £3million, with only 27% received from the NHS. The kindness and generosity of the local community raises over £2million each year through fundraising events, collection boxes, legacies and much more.

Spring has arrived at Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw 🌼 The blossom trees are blooming across our grounds, and flowers ar...
29/03/2026

Spring has arrived at Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw 🌼

The blossom trees are blooming across our grounds, and flowers are poking their noses through. To celebrate Spring, why not join in our Spring Raffle?

Every ticket helps us continue providing compassionate care for local people - and you'll be in with the chance to win some wonderful prizes!

Get your tickets here: https://go.rallyup.com/evhspringraffle2026/

Thank you 💙

Bobby the Bear has been busy behind-the-scenes in our shops 🐻 Bobby has been helping volunteer Phyll while she keeps eve...
28/03/2026

Bobby the Bear has been busy behind-the-scenes in our shops 🐻

Bobby has been helping volunteer Phyll while she keeps everything running smoothly. From sorting donations to spreading smiles, these two make quite the team!

Our wonderful volunteers, like Phyll, make a huge difference every single day. Their time, care and kindness help keep our shops welcoming, and full of pre-loved treasures waiting to be discovered. Thank you 💙

Could you volunteer an hour or more of your time? We'd love to welcome you into our retail volunteer team! Contact 💌 peopleservices@edenvalleyhospice.org

We're hiring: Fundraiser!⭐ We're looking for a Fundraiser to join our team! In this role, you'll help plan and deliver i...
28/03/2026

We're hiring: Fundraiser!⭐

We're looking for a Fundraiser to join our team! In this role, you'll help plan and deliver inspiring events that engage our community, and help raise vital funds to ensure we can continue to provide the care so many rely on. 💙

As a Fundraiser, you will:
✅️ Support the delivery of fundraising events and campaigns
✅️ Engage with supporters and help build meaningful relationships
✅️ Play a vital role in helping us raise the funds that make outstanding hospice care possible

Why Join us?
✅️ Great opportunity to develop your fundraising and event-planning skills
✅️ Work as part of a supportive, purpose-driven team
✅️ Make a meaningful impact every single day

If you're enthusiastic, organised, creative and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! 👉 www.edenvalleyhospice.org/about/join-our-team/detail/fundraiser/

27/03/2026

The Spring Raffle is back!

Just £1 gets you in with a chance of winning £1000, all while supporting expert end-of-life care for people in your local community 💙

Prizes:
⭐️ £1000
⭐ £500
⭐ £50 x 10 (10 lucky winners could get £50)

How to enter:
✅Buy your tickets in-person at the hospice reception or in our shops
✅Visit our website to enter online
✅Received tickets in the post? Pop them back to us to be entered into the draw

Deadline is Thursday 25th June and you must be 18+ to enter 🔞

Thank you for helping us make a difference and good luck! 🤞
🎟️ https://go.rallyup.com/evhspringraffle2026/

We're hiring: Assistant Chef! 💙 If you're ready to join a dedicated team and work to the highest standards, then this is...
26/03/2026

We're hiring: Assistant Chef! 💙

If you're ready to join a dedicated team and work to the highest standards, then this is the perfect role for you! Our catering team creates comforting, nourishing food tailored to each patient's needs. Whether it's a favourite breakfast that starts their day with a smile or a homely pudding that brings a sense of comfort. Every meal is made with care.

"I love being part of the hospice catering team. For me, it's about providing care through food and creating meals that bring comfort to patients and their families during a difficult time. Our team is friendly, caring and supportive, and I'm proud to play our part every day in helping make the hospice feel like a home from home for the people we care for." - Heather, Assistant Chef ⭐

Why you'll love it here!
✅️ No late evenings
✅️ No split shifts
✅️ Homely environment
✅️ Opportunities for development

If you would like to be part of the care we give every single day, then apply today.
www.edenvalleyhospice.org/about/join-our-team/detail/assistant-chef/

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A heartfelt thank you to Carlisle Breast Cancer Care Support Group 💙 We are incredibly grateful for their generous donat...
26/03/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Carlisle Breast Cancer Care Support Group 💙

We are incredibly grateful for their generous donation of £6,000! Their kindness will helps us to refurbish our rise and recline chairs and purchase a new bath chair, helping to support people living with life-limiting conditions.

A new bath chair means someone who may struggle with pain or mobility can safely enjoy a warm bath - something that can bring comfort, pain relief, and offer a moment of normality.

A refurbished rise and recline chair means our patients can rest comfortably, change position with ease, and feel supported throughout the day. This can make a huge difference to pain levels, and overall wellbeing.

This wonderful support will make a real difference, helping our wonderful nurses continue to provide the very best care for those who need it most. Thank you for helping us continue to care with compassion. 💙

If your company, community group or organisation would like to support or partner with us to provide exceptional care when it matters most - we'd love to hear from you.
👉 get in touch with our team to explore how you can make a difference!

💙 “The service and care provided by the fantastic team depends on its supporters for 80% of its income. Please don’t hes...
25/03/2026

💙 “The service and care provided by the fantastic team depends on its supporters for 80% of its income. Please don’t hesitate to do something, anything – every little helps.” - Terry

When Sharron was diagnosed with terminal cancer in July 2024, life changed overnight for her and her partner of 32 years, Terry. What they found at the hospice was more than just medical care.

Like many, Terry admits he didn’t know what to expect. “I thought it was only about managing end-of-life in the short term, and I expected it to be like a hospital – depressing, with everyone there to die. But having now experienced superb hospice care for both of us, I realise how important it is and what a hugely supportive experience it can be for the patient and their loved ones.”

Terry chose to give back to the hospice by leaving a gift in his Will. His generosity means that others will receive the same comfort, dignity, and specialist care that meant so much to Terry and Sharron. 💙

This April, you can write or update your Will as part of Make a Will Month.
You can help protect hospice care for future generations, like Terry.

Find out more and book your appointment today
👉 www.edenvalleyhospice.org/support-us/events/make-a-will-month/

Pauline from our In-Patient Unit recently received a surprise Easter Egg from the wonderful Cumbria Widows Sons Masonic ...
25/03/2026

Pauline from our In-Patient Unit recently received a surprise Easter Egg from the wonderful Cumbria Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association! 🏍️💙

Their generosity brought the biggest smile to Pauline's face - a reminder of how small gestures can make a huge difference!

Thank you to the Widows Sons bikers for spreading Easter cheer and for the continued support you show the hospice. We're so grateful! ⭐

There are so many ways you can support your hospice. Get in touch today and help bring comfort, care and support to people and families. 👉 fundraising@edenvalleyhospice.org

Behind every fundraiser, event and challenge is a dedicated team making it all happen! Ever wondered who makes our event...
24/03/2026

Behind every fundraiser, event and challenge is a dedicated team making it all happen!

Ever wondered who makes our events run smoothly? Who supports our marathon runners, and everyone in between?
🌟 Meet Megan, our Events Fundraiser

If you've ever taken part in one of our hospice events, chances are Megan was working behind the scenes (and often front-of-house too!) to bring it all together. Whether taking part in a challenge, crossing the finish line, or signing up to an event for the very first time - Megan is there, caring for and celebrating you, our wonderful supporters. 💙

Megan loves seeing people come together to support local patients and families, "every event shows the very best of our community - people supporting one another, remembering loved ones, or challenging themselves. Being part of that is something truly special."

If you've ever thought about taking on a challenge or joining one of our events, we'd love to support you. 🥰

You can explore all our upcoming events here
www.edenvalleyhospice.org/support-us/events/
Or chat with our fundraising team, Megan will be happy to help!
fundraising@edenvalleyhospice.org 💌

"They couldn’t do more for you. The people, the nurses, the carers, the cleaners, they’re just amazing. Nothing is too m...
23/03/2026

"They couldn’t do more for you. The people, the nurses, the carers, the cleaners, they’re just amazing. Nothing is too much trouble, day or night." 💙

Elizabeth shared her story during one of the most difficult chapters of her life.
Elizabeth’s cancer journey stretches back many years. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and then with secondary lung nodules in 2016. After treatment, she enjoyed nearly eight years of remission. But in 2025, her health began to decline sharply.

Elizabeth was admitted to the hospice to help her manage her pain. From her first day, Elizabeth felt listened to in a way she hadn’t experienced before, "what a difference it has made to my thinking, to my physical being, to everything.”

Her medication was completely reviewed. Nerve pain medication was carefully adjusted, mattresses were changed to give specific support, and alternative therapies were explored. Returning home is Elizabeth’s goal at the time of the interview. Not to her old life, but to a new version of it that keeps her safe and supported.

What brings Elizabeth the most comfort is the kindness she receives from every member of staff. “I can’t thank them enough for what they’re doing for me. The care, the kindness… I can’t get over it.”

None of this would be possible without your generosity.

By playing the weekly hospice lottery, you're helping patients like Elizabeth receive the specialist nursing care, family support, and comforting moments that make hospice care so special. 💙

And while you're helping local families, you'll also be in with the chance to win amazing cash prices every single week! Play today and help support more people like Elizabeth.
🎟️ www.edenvalleyhospice.org/support-us/lottery/

Elizabeth's son, Ben [pictured] ran the London Marathon to raise funds for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw before she was an inpatient.
Read Elizabeth's story here 🔗 www.edenvalleyhospice.org/about/your-stories/elizabeth-farren/

Make a Will Month this April.💙 We’ve partnered with local solicitors to offer you the chance to have a professionally wr...
23/03/2026

Make a Will Month this April.💙

We’ve partnered with local solicitors to offer you the chance to have a professionally written Will in exchange for a suggested donation to Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw.

By taking this important step to secure your family’s future, you’ll also be helping provide specialist care and support to local people with life-limiting conditions.

To get involved, simply choose your preferred solicitor, book your appointment and mention 'Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw’s Make a Will Month'.

Arnold Greenwood Solicitors
Bendles Solicitors
Burnetts Solicitors (fully booked)
Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors
Edward & Amaury Solicitors
EMG Solicitors
Holdens Law
Muckle LLP
Wragg Mark-Bell Solicitors Ltd (fully booked)

Find out more about Make a Will Month ✒️
www.edenvalleyhospice.org/support-us/events/make-a-will-month/

⚽️ Carlisle Window Systems Ltd are hosting a special Charity Football Match at Carlisle City FC in remembrance of their ...
22/03/2026

⚽️ Carlisle Window Systems Ltd are hosting a special Charity Football Match at Carlisle City FC in remembrance of their Factory Manager, Dave Gillies. 💙

📅 Saturday 2nd May
🎟️ Tickets £5 - children are free
Purchase your tickets through their JustGiving page
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-a-browning-1

Your ticket will help raise vital funds for hospice care. Come along and enjoy a great day of football while making a meaningful difference for local patients and families.

You can collect your tickets at:
Carlisle Window Systems, Edmundson Electrical, Carlisle City Ground or Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw (Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM)

We'd love to see you there! 🙂

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Durdar Road
Carlisle
CA24SD

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+441228810801

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Our Mission:

Eden Valley Hospice will provide palliative care for people with incurable or life limiting illnesses, enabling them and their carers to live life as fully and as independently as possible. We will deliver services with a common focus, working collaboratively across Cumbria and south west Scotland.

Our Adult Unit:

Provides care for adults with life limiting illnesses from north Cumbria and south west Scotland. The hospice has a 12 bed in-patient unit with eight single en-suite rooms and a four bed room.