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.

Today, while many are celebrating with their loved ones, our incredible team at St Joseph’s Hospice has been here, givin...
15/03/2026

Today, while many are celebrating with their loved ones, our incredible team at St Joseph’s Hospice has been here, giving compassion, care, and comfort to those who need it most. 💐

13/03/2026

🎉 This week’s winners are in! 🎉

💷 £1,000 – Mrs O’Connor from Bootle
💷 £250 – Mr Flockhart from Formby
💷 £100 – Ms Martin from Wavertree

👏 Plus 15 other winners taking home £10 each!

DON’T FORGET – you’ve got to be in it to win it!
Well done to all our winners this week!🍀

☕🍰 The St Joseph’s Hospice Bake Box will be open this Saturday!Pop by for a cuppa, a slice of something delicious, and a...
13/03/2026

☕🍰 The St Joseph’s Hospice Bake Box will be open this Saturday!

Pop by for a cuppa, a slice of something delicious, and a warm welcome. Whether it’s tea, coffee or a tasty homemade treat you’re after, we’ve got you covered.

Come along, bring a friend, and treat yourself while supporting your local hospice. 💛

This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the amazing mums in our lives 💐Whether your mum is by your side, far away, or someone...
12/03/2026

This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the amazing mums in our lives 💐

Whether your mum is by your side, far away, or someone you’re remembering with love, you can share a special message for her while supporting the vital care provided by our hospice.

Every message is a celebration of love, gratitude, and the incredible role mums play in our lives. 💛

Leave a message for your mum and make a donation to help us continue supporting patients and families when they need it most. https://visufund.com/celebrate-your-mum

We were delighted to welcome Pauline & Sue to the hospice yesterday. They are part of Aintree U3A who recently held a m...
12/03/2026

We were delighted to welcome Pauline & Sue to the hospice yesterday. They are part of Aintree U3A who recently held a murder mystery night with all proceeds coming to the hospice.

Our Community & Events Fundraiser, Zoe, said that having groups support us in this way means so much to us and allows us to continue helping patients and families in our local community.

Thank you so much to Aintree U3A 💚

11/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our latest St Joseph’s Hospice Lottery winners! 🎉

A big thank you to everyone who takes part in our weekly lottery. Your support helps St Joseph’s Hospice continue providing compassionate care to people and families across our community.

Every ticket you play helps make a real difference — and every week there’s the chance to win! 💙

👏 Well done to all of this week’s winners!

Afternoon Tea on the Lawn – Tuesday 9th June, 2pm Take a seat, soak up the summer sunshine and treat yourself to a delig...
11/03/2026

Afternoon Tea on the Lawn – Tuesday 9th June, 2pm

Take a seat, soak up the summer sunshine and treat yourself to a delightful afternoon in the beautiful grounds of St Joseph’s Hospice.

On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of fizz (or a refreshing soft drink), before enjoying a delicious traditional afternoon tea served with unlimited tea and coffee.

Expect sweet treats, savoury delights, great company — and a touch of entertainment to make the afternoon extra special. 🎶✨

Tickets are £20 per person
Book your place here:
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/AfternoonTeaontheLawn

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, so everyone can indulge themselves.

If you have any questions, our friendly fundraising team would love to hear from you:
0151 932 6044
fundraising@stjhospice.org.uk

Gather your friends, pop on your summer best, and join us for an afternoon of fizz, fun and fabulous treats — all in support of your local hospice.

🍰 Ready… Set… BAKE! 🍰Do you have what it bakes to be crowned a winner at the St Joseph’s Garden Party Bake Off? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳We...
11/03/2026

🍰 Ready… Set… BAKE! 🍰

Do you have what it bakes to be crowned a winner at the St Joseph’s Garden Party Bake Off? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

We’re looking for star bakers to whisk up their best creations and enter our friendly competition. Whether your sponge is the talk of the town or your biscuits are simply batch-tastic, we’d love you to take part!

Categories:
🧁 Victoria Sponge
🍰 Tray Bake
🥐 Scones
🍪 Cookies & Biscuits
🍋 Lemon Drizzle

✨ Enter as many categories as you like – and it’s FREE to enter!

👉 Register here: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SummerGardenPartyBakeOff

📍 Bring your bakes to the marquee between 12–12.30pm on the day
🏆 Judging starts at 1pm

Our expert judge will be the amazing Scouse Way of Life Cakes (find them on Instagram ).

Even better? All the cakes will be sold at the Garden Party to help raise vital funds for the hospice 💛

So don’t be shy — rise to the occasion, grab your mixing bowl, and let’s make it a day full of sweet treats and good deeds! 🧈🥄

Join us for a fun fair themed Summer Garden Party on Sunday 7th June, from 12-4pm.Bring the whole family and enjoy an af...
10/03/2026

Join us for a fun fair themed Summer Garden Party on Sunday 7th June, from 12-4pm.

Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, games, and nostalgia in our beautiful woodland gardens.

If you have anything to donate, please drop it off at the hospice in Thornton or at any of our St. Joseph’s Hospice shops across Merseyside. A full list of our shops and their addresses can be found here.

Stallholders
We're looking for a small number of stallholders to join us for the day. Please contact us to find out more or to book your stall.

Contact Us: 0151 932 6044 | fundraising@stjhospice.org.uk.

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Ince Road, Thornton
Liverpool
L234UE

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+441519243812

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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.