St Joseph's Hospice

St Joseph's Hospice St. Joseph's Hospice is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside. The hospice in Thornton, opened in 1974.
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St Joseph's Hospice (or Jospice) was founded in 1962 by Father Francis O’Leary, while working as a young priest in Pakistan. It is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside and has been providing palliative and end of life care for adult patients from across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and West Lancashire for more than 40 years. We are a registered charity and our specialist nursing teams care

for over 200 people with a wide range of conditions every year. We also care for and support our patients’ families and carers. We have 29 patient rooms and are fortunate to be located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland. We do not charge for our care and rely on our local communities to continue to support the hospice. Around two-thirds of our funding comes from charitable giving, including donations, fundraising and legacies.

A huge THANK YOU to the team from who took part in Tough Mudder on Saturday to raise money for the hospice.They have r...
29/07/2025

A huge THANK YOU to the team from who took part in Tough Mudder on Saturday to raise money for the hospice.

They have raised £970 for the hospice, which is just incredible! Well done and thank you to the whole team 💚

Looking for a special evening the whole family can enjoy?Join our Illuminate Walk on Friday 26th September – a 5km walk ...
29/07/2025

Looking for a special evening the whole family can enjoy?

Join our Illuminate Walk on Friday 26th September – a 5km walk through Crosby filled with live music, face painting, and a glowing atmosphere.

🎟 Just £10 per child (includes t-shirt, medal & goody bag)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Discounts available for families of 4
🕡 Events village opens at 6.30pm

Make memories together and support hospice care.
👉 Book your place: http://www.stjhospice.org.uk/fundraising/our-events/illuminate-walk/

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✨ Ever dreamed of dancing under the glitterball? ✨Our Strictly St. Joseph’s 2026 event is looking for people just like y...
28/07/2025

✨ Ever dreamed of dancing under the glitterball? ✨

Our Strictly St. Joseph’s 2026 event is looking for people just like you — no experience needed, just a big heart and a willingness to have fun!

💚 By joining our Strictly dancers, you’ll be helping to raise vital funds for St Joseph’s Hospice, supporting patients and families when they need us most.

With training starting this autumn, you’ll learn to dance, make new friends, and be part of something truly special — all while following the excitement of Strictly on TV!

If you’re ready to sparkle for a good cause, we’d love to hear from you.

📞 0151 932 6044
📧 fundraising@stjhospice.org.uk

💚 Remembering someone special can be a powerful way to celebrate their life.At St Joseph’s Hospice, you can give in memo...
27/07/2025

💚 Remembering someone special can be a powerful way to celebrate their life.
At St Joseph’s Hospice, you can give in memory in a way that feels meaningful to you – whether that’s a one-off donation, a tribute at a funeral, or taking part in a fundraising challenge.

Every gift helps us continue to provide compassionate care for patients and families across Merseyside.

Explore the ways to give in memory:
👉 http://www.stjhospice.org.uk/fundraising/a-gift-in-memory/

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St Josephs Hospice Lottery - Friday 25th July 2025This week's winners are:£1000 Mr Morris from Liverpool£250 ...
25/07/2025

St Josephs Hospice Lottery - Friday 25th July 2025
This week's winners are:
£1000 Mr Morris from Liverpool
£250 P Kehoe from Ashbourne
£100 Mr P Broeders from Wallasey
Plus 15 winners @ £10 each
Don't forget you have to be in it to win it! 😀
JOIN OUR LOTTERY TODAY 👇 https://www.stjhospice.org.uk/fundraising/lottery/

✨💃 Strictly St. Joseph’s is back – and we’re looking for dancers! 🕺✨If you’ve ever dreamed of being part of something gl...
25/07/2025

✨💃 Strictly St. Joseph’s is back – and we’re looking for dancers! 🕺✨

If you’ve ever dreamed of being part of something glamorous and fun while supporting a great cause, this is your moment!

Our next Strictly St. Joseph’s event will take place in March 2026 – giving you plenty of time to practice your moves!

Training will begin this autumn, alongside the new series of Strictly Come Dancing – so you’ll start your journey as the pros and celebs take to the floor.

💚 No dance experience needed — just enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to support St Joseph’s Hospice.

Fancy joining our fabulous line-up? Get in touch today!
📞 0151 932 6044
📧 fundraising@stjhospice.org.uk

After the loss of her mum, a family member sent a heartfelt note to thank the team:“In the very early days it was tough,...
24/07/2025

After the loss of her mum, a family member sent a heartfelt note to thank the team:

“In the very early days it was tough, and the support from you and the nurses really helped.”

The family plan to make a donation for a tree heart, so they can visit the hospice grounds and remember her in their own time and space.

Thank you – your words mean so much 💚

We’re so proud to display the beautiful photography of Li Mangan Photography here at the hospiceLi’s work captures the...
23/07/2025

We’re so proud to display the beautiful photography of Li Mangan Photography here at the hospice

Li’s work captures the beauty of our local area – and her connection to St Joseph’s runs deep. Her great-grandmother, Mary, was among the first to be cared for at the hospice, and her family’s support has spanned generations.

Her photos now add the perfect finishing touch to our recently redecorated lounge areas – bringing the space to life and helping create a warm, comfortable place for families to spend time together.

Look out for the full story in the next edition of Your Hospice magazine, arriving in September – it’s a special one.

Overwhelmed by how much needs clearing? Let us help.Our House Clearance Service can take a wide range of items, making t...
22/07/2025

Overwhelmed by how much needs clearing? Let us help.

Our House Clearance Service can take a wide range of items, making the process easier for you – and helping raise funds for hospice care at the same time.

We can collect anything and everything!

Items are reused, recycled or sold in our charity shops – nothing is wasted if we can help it.

💚 Learn more: https://www.stjhospice.org.uk/shops/house-clearance-service/

💚 Thank you to everyone who ran, supported, and donated at Run Aintree 2025.We’re so proud of and everything you achie...
21/07/2025

💚 Thank you to everyone who ran, supported, and donated at Run Aintree 2025.

We’re so proud of and everything you achieved today. Your support means we can continue caring for local people and families when they need it most.

From all of us at St Joseph’s Hospice – thank you for running with heart.

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🐎 Good luck to everyone taking part in Run Aintree 2025 today – especially our amazing runners!Whether you're tackling...
20/07/2025

🐎 Good luck to everyone taking part in Run Aintree 2025 today – especially our amazing runners!

Whether you're tackling the 5K, 10K or Half Marathon, your miles are helping to raise vital funds for local hospice care.

We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way 💚

📍 Don’t forget to stop by and say hello at our hospice stand!

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St Josephs Hospice Lottery - Friday 18th July 2025This week's winners are:£1000 Mrs Purtill from Chorley£250 ...
18/07/2025

St Josephs Hospice Lottery - Friday 18th July 2025
This week's winners are:
£1000 Mrs Purtill from Chorley
£250 Mrs Dexter from Bootle
£100 Ms Burke from Formby
Plus 15 winners @ £10 each
Don't forget you have to be in it to win it! 😀
JOIN OUR LOTTERY TODAY 👇 https://www.stjhospice.org.uk/fundraising/lottery/

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St Joseph's Hospice (or Jospice) was founded in 1962 by Father Francis O’Leary, while working as a young priest in Pakistan. The hospice in Thornton opened in 1974. It is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside and has been providing palliative and end of life care for adult patients from across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and West Lancashire for more than 40 years. We provide specialist palliative and end of life care, complementary therapy and bereavement counselling to hundreds of patients their loved ones every year. We are a registered charity and all our care is free of charge. We have 29 patient rooms and are fortunate to be located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland. Around two-thirds of our funding comes from charitable giving, including donations, fundraising and legacies and so we rely on our local communities and businesses to continue to support the hospice.