St Oswald's Hospice

St Oswald's Hospice We’re a charitable hospice rooted in the North East. We provide outstanding, specialist and expert care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions.

We strive to provide Quality time for everyone.

Ready to grow your career in Digital Communications and Marketing? 💻✨ We’re looking for a volunteer to join our creative...
07/10/2025

Ready to grow your career in Digital Communications and Marketing? 💻✨

We’re looking for a volunteer to join our creative, fun and fast-paced Communications and Marketing team! From social media to email marketing, websites to analytics, you’ll help us keep supporters, staff and service users in the know with exciting news, events and campaigns that make a difference 💙

Know someone who could be our next Digital Comms superstar? Share this volunteer role with them.

Or maybe it’s you? Apply today 👉 https://www.stoswaldsuk.org/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/

“My arm was half the size in just two weeks!”This , we want to show you how hospice care is so much more than you think...
06/10/2025

“My arm was half the size in just two weeks!”

This , we want to show you how hospice care is so much more than you think – it’s not just about end of life care, but about helping people with life-limiting conditions to live their best lives every single day 🌟

For Jason, having St Oswald's Hospice Lymphoedema Outreach Clinic on his doorstep in Cleadon Park has been a total game-changer – he can keep working, cycling, and enjoying quality time with his family, all thanks to the support close to home 🚴‍♂️

Jason was diagnosed with melanoma in 2011, which later led to painful swelling in his arm and a diagnosis of Lymphoedema. Living in South Tyneside, travelling into Newcastle for hospital appointments isn’t always easy and Jason is so glad he no longer has to do that.

Talking about the impact, Jason said:

“Having the Cleadon Park clinic close by has been such a lifeline. It’s reassuring knowing that support is right here in the community when I need it. Without that help, life wouldn’t be the same.

"From day one the care made such a difference. I was given compression stockings and within two weeks my arm was half the size it had been. I honestly couldn’t believe it – the improvement was amazing and such a relief.”

Let’s celebrate the care that helps people like Jason live well, every single day. Share this post to spread the word about the difference hospice care can make! 💙

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Huge congratulations to Charles McManus and his incredible support team of friends and family, for completing his Coast ...
06/10/2025

Huge congratulations to Charles McManus and his incredible support team of friends and family, for completing his Coast 2 Coast challenge this weekend 👏

Charles ran from Whitehaven in Cumbria to Tynemouth, a staggering 120 miles – the distance of over four and a half marathons – reaching his finish point just after 11pm last night. Charles took on this challenge to raise money for St Oswald’s Hospice in memory of his dad David, and we are in awe of his achievement.

We hope Charles and his support crew are enjoying a well-earned rest today. Watch this space for a full round up of his epic adventure very soon!

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05/10/2025

🏃🏼After a short break in the early hours, Charles is back on it with just over 50 miles to go.

He’s completed the equivalent of 3 marathons so far and expects to reach Tynemouth this evening.

💙A shout out to everyone en route who has supported Charles, joined in with him for part of the run and cheered him on so far.

👏🏻 You can do this, Charles!

To donate and read more about Charles’ challenge, visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/charles-whitehaven-to-tynemouth-30hr-challenge

A huge good luck to Charles McManus who is running the Coast to Coast today, in memory of his dad, David, raising funds ...
04/10/2025

A huge good luck to Charles McManus who is running the Coast to Coast today, in memory of his dad, David, raising funds for St Oswald’s Hospice.

🏃🏼 Charles set off from Whitehaven, Cumbria, at 3am this morning and is aiming to run the 120 mile distance non-stop within 30 hours, reaching the finish line in Tynemouth on Sunday morning.

Charles is a seasoned runner and last year, he completed a ‘Metro marathon’ across the North East, running to every Metro station in the region.

👏🏻 You’ve got this, Charles!

👉To donate and find out more about Charles’ challenge, visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/charles-whitehaven-to-tynemouth-30hr-challenge

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We do our best to ensure every item donated to us has a chance to be re-loved by someone new ♻️ Volunteers in our Gosfor...
03/10/2025

We do our best to ensure every item donated to us has a chance to be re-loved by someone new ♻️

Volunteers in our Gosforth Shop have been transforming clothing that’s a little too worn into stylish tote bags 🛍️

Photos captured by one of our talented volunteers (currently studying photography!) 📸

0 materials have been wasted and 100% of sales go to St Oswald’s Hospice – it’s feel good, do good shopping at its finest!

Pop along and browse the one-of-a-kind collection in store at 189 High Street, Gosforth, NE3 1HE.

Sally’s epic Tri-Tribute challenge 🤩Sally Colley, 40, is known for her adventurous and active fundraising challenges – a...
02/10/2025

Sally’s epic Tri-Tribute challenge 🤩

Sally Colley, 40, is known for her adventurous and active fundraising challenges – and recently, she took on five Olympic triathlons in five days in support of St Oswald’s Hospice, Alzheimer’s Society and Cancer Research UK.

Sally explained, “My dad (Ted) died almost 10 years ago following a cancer diagnosis and spent time at St Oswald’s; whilst caring for him, the Hospice also supported us as a family during that difficult time, and it meant such a lot.” 💙

Speaking about her experience taking on the triathlons, Sally said: “It was brutal but so rewarding. To have the support of my friends and family meant the world, and they really helped me to stay focused.”

Sally even met an Olympic legend while preparing for her latest challenge, who passed on some wise words:

“When I was training, I was able to meet Sir Chris Hoy and tell him all about my triathlon challenge. He gave me some excellent advice: “Just stay focused and stay in the here and now”, and that really stayed with me.”

Sally has exceeded her fundraising goal of £5,000 – please join us in congratulating her and saying a huge thank you for her extraordinary efforts in the comments! 👏

Read the full story 👉 https://www.stoswaldsuk.org/sallys-tri-tribute-a-challenge-fuelled-by-love/

Discover poetry, unique and rare,Shop with us online or in store,To support hospice care 💜This National Poetry Day brows...
02/10/2025

Discover poetry, unique and rare,
Shop with us online or in store,
To support hospice care 💜

This National Poetry Day browse our collection of rare and unique poetry available on our AbeBooks account. Or if you're after modern poetry pop into our specialist charity bookshops in Gosforth and Whitley Bay.

Shop AbeBooks 👉 www.abebooks.co.uk/st-oswalds-hospice-newcastle/87799419/sf
Find your nearest charity bookshop 👉 www.stoswaldsuk.org/shop/high-street-shops/

From contemporary verses to collectible editions, every purchase helps ensure we’re there to care for local people when they need us most.

Introducing Donate Monthly - a way to support hospice care with a gift that keeps on giving.There are so many wonderful...
30/09/2025

Introducing Donate Monthly - a way to support hospice care with a gift that keeps on giving.

There are so many wonderful ways to support the patients and families we care for at St Oswald’s Hospice - and monthly giving is one of the most powerful.

If you're looking for a simple, cost-effective way to make a lasting impact, setting up a monthly donation is a meaningful place to start.

Your monthly gift helps us:
🩺 Fund the work of our dedicated doctors and nurses
🏡 Improve and sustain vital hospice services, offered free of charge to all who need them
💙 Ensure no one faces life’s toughest moments alone
🌱 Plan for the future - for generations to come

Today, we’re launching a campaign to shine a light on the importance of monthly donations. To those already giving monthly - thank you. Your ongoing support means the world to us.

When you join our ‘Donate Monthly’ family, we’ll send you a welcome pack and pin badge as a small token of our appreciation. You’ll also receive updates showing how your generosity brings comfort and care every single day.

Ready to start? Visit our website to find out more 👉 https://www.stoswaldsuk.org/get-involved/donate-monthly/

📢 Please share this post to help spread the word — and help us reach even more people who care. Thank you so much.

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We’ve been providing charitable hospice care for almost 40 years and we couldn’t have done it without the support of peo...
29/09/2025

We’ve been providing charitable hospice care for almost 40 years and we couldn’t have done it without the support of people like you 💙

We are a place for living. We are a hand to hold. We are practical support. We are a haven in the North East.

Be part of securing our future and help ensure we continue to be here for the generations to come.

Head to the comments to find out how to start your legacy journey today 👇

Riley's goal-den trip to St. James' Park ⚽ Riley, who has been coming for short breaks at our Children and Young Adults ...
28/09/2025

Riley's goal-den trip to St. James' Park ⚽

Riley, who has been coming for short breaks at our Children and Young Adults Service for over two years, recently spent an exciting evening watching the Magpies with his dad, Kevin.

The two of them had the chance to watch Newcastle win their latest Carabao Cup match, with tickets kindly organised by Together for Short Lives 💙

Riley’s mum, Krystal, said:

“Riley had the most amazing time. He was in his element, listening to all the songs and chants!”

“The match was also a great opportunity for Riley and Kevin to have some dad and lad bonding time.”

As Krystal said, Riley’s smile says it all ☺️

We’d like to thank Together for Short Lives and Carabao Cup for making this magical experience happen ✨

And of course, best of luck to Newcastle United for today's match against Arsenal!

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Show your support for St Oswald’s Hospice – it only takes 30 seconds ⌛Hospice care is much more than you think – and her...
27/09/2025

Show your support for St Oswald’s Hospice – it only takes 30 seconds ⌛

Hospice care is much more than you think – and here at St Oswald’s Hospice, that means caring for people not just on our wards, but out in the community and in their own homes too.

More and more people need our care, and while costs are rising, we know with the right support we can keep meeting those needs. That’s why we’re backing Hospice UK’s campaign – to call for funding that truly reflects the care we provide.

In just 30 seconds, you can make a difference. Write to your MP today and help St Oswald’s Hospice, and other hospices like ours, secure the future of hospice care for our community.

👉 Take action: https://bit.ly/4ggnmNH

Thank you for standing with us to protect the future of hospice care.

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