LOROS Hospice, Groby Road, Leicester (2026)

23/03/2026

A gift in your Will is more than a donation - it's a future for LOROS 💛

Over the years, gifts in Wills have played a vital role in shaping the future of LOROS, helping us to deliver expert care, comfort and dignity to those living with a terminal illness.

These special gifts are acts of love - lasting legacies that ensure we can continue to be there for future generations. Quite simply, we wouldn’t be here without them.

We have partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer you the opportunity to write or amend your Will for free. It’s quick and easy and only takes around 20 minutes to complete, providing you peace of mind that your Will is arranged and up to date, safely and securely.

By choosing to give a gift in your Will, you can play a vital role in securing the future of LOROS. Your future gift will help keep our doors open and ensure that patients and their families receive compassionate care and support when they need it most for years to come.

Find out more about giving a gift in your Will at loros.co.uk/giveagift 💛

22/03/2026

Just what is grief
Well let me tell you so
Grief is just love
But with nowhere to go

It doesn’t show up slowly
but so very fast
grief is there to make sure
your memories last

Grief enters your life
and sits by your side
It watches as you remember
your loved one with pride

Side by side
hand in hand
your part of the club now
a member of their band

Grief isn’t a monster
don’t look so forlorn
its there to assist you
for the loved one you mourn

Let grief in your life
it’s not all that bad
it will be there when your happy
and also while your sad

To some it’s a companion
to some maybe not
and to some of us
really its all that we’ve got

Grief stays by your side
till its your time to leave
then by all your loved ones
you’ll be greatly received

Let grief in politely
tell of stories you made
they’ll gently remind you
don’t let those memories fade

Is this really what grief is
love with real pain in tow
a daily reminder
not to let that love go

Don’t get me wrong
grief really isn’t the best
to get through the trauma
it will put you to the test

So grief is what love is
just with no place to go
so harvest the memories
they are yours now to sow.

This is another heart-felt poem from Lesley, one of our domestic team, for yesterday's .

Like all domestics Lesley’s work takes her onto the ward, and other patient-facing spaces where she meets patients and their families. Lesley empathises deeply with their experiences, having seen her son Lee cared for at LOROS; this connection inspires her to express herself through poetry.

Thanks Lesley xx

21/03/2026

Rob Owen, LCFC's Men’s First Team Assistant Kit Manager, is embarking on an epic challenge today! ⚽

For the fifth year running, Rob, along with friends Dan and Jake, will be running 5km every hour for 24 hours straight on Filbert Way!

Rob's aim this year is to top the £100,000 mark, raising funds in memory of his loved ones alongside wanting to raise as much as possible for anyone else who has accessed LOROS services for family members or friends.

Rob said: "What started off in 2021 as just me and Dan trying to raise a bit for charity has since grown with Jake being present since 2023 and people have joined in and made it a great spectacle giving up their time throughout the day and night to help us and join in with the runs to raise a significant amount for LOROS. Thank you to everyone."

If you're about, please come along and support Rob and co on their run or to give them a good cheer and some moral support!

Thank you team for your incredible support and a big good luck from everyone at LOROS!🎽🏃🏼‍♀️

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all who are celebrating 🌙✨

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Eid filled with peace, reflection and togetherness. May this special time bring comfort, kindness and moments to cherish with family and friends.

From all of us at LOROS, we hope your day is full of warmth and happiness 💙

20/03/2026

Happy 💗

19/03/2026

Today we had the absolute pleasure of celebrating an incredible milestone — Ann Wells’ 40th year as a LOROS nurse 💙

Ann joined us in March 1986 at just 23 years old. Four decades later, her journey includes raising three children, earning a degree, and dedicating her career to providing truly compassionate care to our patients and their families.

To mark this special moment, Ann was presented with her 40-year service badge — a small token of appreciation for an extraordinary contribution.

Her colleagues, many of whom continue to learn from her knowledge, skill and kindness every day, wanted to say a heartfelt thank you for her unwavering dedication and commitment.

Ann, you are simply amazing. Here’s to you — and everything you’ve given over the past 40 years xx

19/03/2026

Treat yourself to a perfect spring day with friends, all in support of LOROS!

Don’t miss our LOROS Annual Lunch on Wednesday 20th or Thursday 21st May.

✨ Prosecco on arrival
🛍️ Hand‑picked boutique shopping stalls
🍽️ A delicious two‑course meal at the stunning Winstanley House
🎤 An entertaining talk from The Reverend Canon Kate Bottley

Places are now extremely limited and selling fast! Book now at loros.co.uk/lunch

18/03/2026

Walk the Twilight Walk in memory of a loved one. 💛✨

Some people leave footprints on our hearts that never fade. On Saturday 20th June, you’re invited to honour someone special by taking part in our Twilight Walk.

Hundreds of walkers will come together to remember loved ones, share stories, and celebrate the people who mean so much to us. Each step is taken in their memory — a moment to reflect, to feel close to them, and to walk alongside others who understand.

Every walker receives a Twilight Walk t-shirt — a special space to write the name of the person you’re walking for, or a message of love. As the walk begins, these messages become a symbol of unity.

Our Glitter and Glow theme promises a magical, uplifting celebration in support of LOROS Hospice. It’s a chance to light up the streets of Leicester and sparkle for someone special.

✨ Early bird entry is £15 until 5 May. Sign up today at loros.co.uk/twilight

17/03/2026

World Social Work Day – 17th March 2026

Today we celebrate the heart, courage, and compassion of social workers everywhere, and especially our own small but mighty team here at LOROS Hospice.

World Social Work Day is held every year to honour the essential role social workers play in the wellbeing of communities across the globe. But here at LOROS, we see that impact up close every single day.

Our LOROS Social Work Team may be just three people, but their support reaches far and wide. They walk alongside inpatients, outpatients, families, relatives and carers through some of life’s most challenging moments. Their work can be as practical as arranging a carer’s assessment or signposting to financial support, or as extraordinary as helping plan a wedding so a family can make precious memories together.

A vital part of our role is collaborating closely with the clinical team to ensure every person receives truly person centred, holistic care. Together, we support not just physical needs but emotional, social, and practical wellbeing, caring for the whole person and the whole family.

Our social workers are often the steady, gentle presence people turn to when facing worry, sadness, or uncertainty.

They make sure people’s wishes are heard and respected, help families understand their options, and offer space to make informed decisions. They guide children and young people through difficult changes, support important conversations about the future, and continue caring through bereavement services long after a loved one dies.

Their aim is simple and profound:
✨ To bring comfort.
✨ To bring clarity.
✨ To bring practical help at the time it’s needed most.

Today, we honour the dedication, empathy and quiet strength of our LOROS Social Work Team and social workers everywhere who change lives in ways that often go unseen but never go unfelt.

Thank you for everything you do.

17/03/2026

The funding has been described as "a vote of confidence for LOROS".

The Leicester hospice is set to reopen more beds on its inpatient ward after being awarded additional funding from the NHS.

Read more: https://bbc.in/4uyEtRv

16/03/2026

WATCH our Medical Director, Dr Luke Feathers, talk live to BBC East Midlands Today health reporter Rob Sissons tonight on BBC1 at 6.30pm.

Luke will be talking about some good news we’re announcing today – we’ve received funding to allow us to turn 4 beds open on a temporary basis into permanent ones, as well as open two more. However we are determined to continue campaigning for all 31 beds on our ward to open (that’s another 7 beds).

Reporter Rob came to the hospice today to interview Luke as well as meet some patients and their families who are currently being cared for at the hospice. A big thank you to all who gave their time to chat to Rob about their experiences.

16/03/2026

We have some positive news to share 💜

Thanks to additional NHS funding, four temporary beds on the LOROS inpatient ward will now remain open permanently. Last summer rising costs meant we had to reduce our beds from 31 to 18, but with winter funding and the incredible support of our community, we were able to reopen some beds temporarily.

We’re now delighted to confirm that those beds – plus two more – will stay open, helping more people receive the specialist palliative and end of life care they need.

These beds change lives. Richard arrived at LOROS in severe pain, but with specialist care from our team his symptoms were managed so effectively that he was able to return home.

However, SEVEN beds still remain closed due to lack of funding, and demand for our care continues to grow. We want to open all the beds on our ward and build back other patient services such as day hospice too.

If you can, please consider supporting LOROS so we can care for even more patients and families when they need us most. 💜

Thank you

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