Springhill Hospice

08/05/2026

Our Community Engagement Officer, Jo, recently enjoyed her regular visit to BBC Radio Manchester to chat about all things Springhill. 💚

Joined by a friend of the Hospice, Tom from Oxford, you can listen in until 21st May on BBC Sounds if you missed it.

https://buff.ly/DUGEej2

The Oxford

08/05/2026

It can be hard to talk to someone who is grieving. You might worry about saying the wrong thing.

There are lots of ways you can help.

In this guide, Hospice UK has put together different ways you can talk to someone who is grieving.

If you would like to find out more about Dying Matters Awareness Week, you can find out more below:

https://buff.ly/y1fm5jG

08/05/2026

Please donate to Arctic Ascent 2026 !

The team are doing this incredible fundraiser in aid of Springhill Hospice and the British Heart Foundation. 💚

https://www.justgiving.com/team/arcticascent2026?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwY2xjawRqmMlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrdW92Rlo4emgybTFRSnlpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkbn1QDSZyHBWsr3Uvd9fmdtwz_KbG_uDFTmK6p0UO0zOMaGbN2t-Ld2eRZv_aem_soyUvaehv34baN3QWjAxLA

07/05/2026

When you donate your items to our Springhill Shops are you registered as a Gift Aider? 💚 jhr

By simply signing up for Gift Aid when you drop off your goods, we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 we raise from the sale of your donated items. That means your support goes even further in helping us care for patients and families across our community.

All we need is your name, address and permission to claim. Our shop team will guide you through the quick and simple sign-up process when you drop off your items.

Find your closest Springhill Shop:

https://buff.ly/0ET1YZW

07/05/2026

Follow our Marketing, Communication, and Engagement Manager Jess and her husband Rick as they sit down with one of our trusted partners, Molesworths, to write their Will and see just how simple the process can be.💚

Once you’ve taken care of your loved ones, you might also consider leaving a gift in your Will.

Make a Will, Leave a Legacy.

https://buff.ly/wAENlOj

07/05/2026

Throughout this Dying Matters Awareness Week, we have been sharing resources about the 2026 theme, Let’s Talk about Death and Dying.

The mission of Dying Matters is to break down the stigma and taboo of talking about death and dying. But sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start.

Death, dying and bereavement affect us all. This Dying Matters Awareness Week, we’re focusing on the importance of conversations about death and dying – with family, friends, employers, anyone in your life – helping you to get the conversation started.

This short animation by Emily Downe, and voiced by Dr Kathryn Mannix, guides you gently on a step-by-step journey through the process of dying. An important video for destigmatising conversations about death.

If you are looking for support, we have a bereavement service available that offers a range of flexible support to meet your needs and help you through the grief process.

https://buff.ly/d80rlf9

1.6K likes, 90 comments. "Dying for Beginners | Dr Kathryn Mannix"

06/05/2026

Interested in volunteering? 💚

Come along to our open day!

Join us on the 22nd May 2026 and discover what volunteer opportunities we have available!

You will be joined by our Volunteer Team and some of our current volunteers, who can share their experiences with you and show you what volunteer roles we have on offer in all parts of the Hospice.

We simply would not be Springhill Hospice without our volunteers; they are the reason we can continue doing what we do for our community, and they are invaluable to us!

Upon arrival, there will be a short presentation about Springhill Hospice and the importance of the care we provide. We will also have information stalls representing different parts of the Hospice you can join as a volunteer.

We are hosting two sessions on this day. The morning slot will be 10am until 12pm and the afternoon slot will be 2pm until 4pm. This will be held in Springhill Hospice Suite.

We have a limited number of places available in each slot, so we are asking you to book using the form below!

https://buff.ly/CEk12VO

We look forward to seeing you on the day!

06/05/2026

We're so excited to share that our Sunflowers Appeal 2026 has raised an incredible ... 🌻

£26,120.81 !!!! 💚

We are so thankful to everyone who donated to the appeal, everyone who shared our posts, and everyone who visited our Sea of Sunflowers - you are amazing!

If you haven't picked up your sunflowers yet, there's no worry. You can collect them from Springhill Hospice reception at a time that is convenient for you and display them at home. 💚

06/05/2026

Some people find it hard to talk about death. But being ready to talk about death can be important.

For Dying Matters Awareness Week, Hospice UK has shared this informative guide about how to be a good listener.

At Springhill Hospice, we have various wellbeing support groups that promote the importance of speaking and listening.

You can find out more about our Wellbeing and Supportive Care groups below:

https://buff.ly/5B4ZAjh

Hospice UK

06/05/2026

We hope you are having a lovely May so far!

The calendar photo for our May page is this lovely scenic canal shot.

Thank you to Julie Edwards for taking this photo, and to Myson Pages for sponsoring the May page in our calendar. Thank you to Richard Whittaker LTD for sponsoring the whole calendar.

If you would like your photo featured in our 2027 calendar, there is still time to submit your photos. Our deadline is 8th May!

https://buff.ly/E3wdUbu