Dougie Mac

05/02/2026

Two Dougie Mac supporters have raised more than £5,000 after organising a day of gruelling gym classes.💪

Personal trainer Emilie Bradbury and gym owner Jaime Hibbert, organised a ‘Charity Challenge’ which consisted of a series of gym classes including Pump, Attack, Pilates, Grit and Dance Fitness to help raise funds after Emilie’s grandad was cared for by Dougie Mac both at home and in the hospice.

The five, one-hour consecutive gym classes - together with a raffle and bake sale - raised a total of £5,460.89 smashing Emilie’s target of £2,000! 🎯

Well done girls – and thank you for your incredible support! 💛🌻

02/02/2026

Enter our Moonlight Walk for just £12! 🩷 🌙

📅 Friday 19th June 2026
🕛 Fun starts at 8.30pm | 10 mile walk starts at 10pm
📍 Departing from St. Peter’s Academy, Fenton, ST4 2RR
🎟️ £12 entry when you fundraise for Dougie Mac

So if you’re up for good vibes, a magical night walking under the stars and being part of something incredible for Dougie Mac; enter today! 👇
www.dougiemac.org.uk/events/moonlight-walk

31/01/2026

The myth: Dementia is a normal part of aging.

The reality is that while dementia becomes more common with age, it is not a natural or inevitable part of growing older.

Whilst there isn’t one single cause, we do know that certain health conditions and lifestyle-related risk factors are linked to a higher risk of developing some types of dementia. Some of these factors can be managed or reduced which may lower the risk or delay onset.

If you’ve received a dementia diagnosis or you are caring for someone who has dementia, you don’t have to face this alone. At Dougie Mac, we’re here to support you and help you live as well as possible.

Always here for you, now for dementia too.

Find out more at www.dougiemac.org.uk/dementia

29/01/2026

Join the Dougie Mac Lottery for just £5.50 a month and be in with a chance of winning up to £2,000 every week! 🌟

Plus, if you sign up today you'll be in with a chance of winning a HUGE £6,500 in our March jackpot draw!

Signing up couldn’t be easier, and every entry makes a real difference to local families when they need it most. Join today 👉 www.dougiemac.org.uk/lottery

18+ only. GB entries only. Please gamble responsibly.

28/01/2026

Great to welcome the head boys and girls from 3 local primary schools to Dougie Mac recently to say a huge thank you and well done for raising an incredible £7,436.40 for Dougie Mac. 🙌🌻

1,112 pupils from the three schools Newstead Primary School, Whitfield Primary Academy and Norton-le-Moors Primary Academy, all part of The Inspirational Learning Academies Trust; pulled on their trainers and took part in a sponsored one-mile walk, showing just how powerful teamwork can be!

We’re so grateful to all three schools for raising such an incredible amount of money that will help us provide specialist care to local adults, young adults and children living with life-limiting illnesses across Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and surrounding areas, as well as vital support for their families and carers - you are all amazing! 👏

27/01/2026

We couldn’t do what we do without our incredible volunteers. They support teams across the hospice, giving thousands of hours each month to help support local families when they need it most. 💛

This year, we’re looking for even more volunteers to join our team. Whether you’d like to support our events, join our Children’s Service as a volunteer or become part of our retail team, we have opportunities for everyone.

If you’ve got some time to give and would like to make a difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you!

Find out more and register your interest at www.dougiemac.org.uk/volunteering

26/01/2026

Dougie Mac’s Burslem Superstore has been targeted in an incident of criminal damage and theft in the early hours of this morning, Monday 26th January. Please read below for more information.

Dougie Mac’s Burslem Superstore has been targeted in an incident of criminal damage and theft in the early hours of this morning, Monday 26th January.

Head of Retail at Dougie Mac, Liz Clarke, said: “We are devastated that our Burslem shop was targeted in this way. It’s incredibly disheartening for our hardworking staff and volunteers, and for the generous supporters who donate and shop with us to help local families. The income from all our shops is hugely important to the hospice, so incidents like this do have a real impact.

Despite this incomprehensible behaviour, our team have worked incredibly hard to make sure the superstore has been able to reopen today. So please continue to drop off any donations and pop in to look at the great range of items we have on sale.”

Our Burslem Superstore is open Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm. To read more, please visit: https://dougiemac.org.uk/dougie-mac-superstore-targeted-in-vandal-attack/

25/01/2026

Our Dougie Banks are here to make giving easy so your small change can make a BIG difference! 🙌

Simply pop your change in the tin, watch it add up and help support your local hospice.

🔄️ Got a tin at home? Now’s the time to bring it back to us (even if it’s not quite full!) and swap it for a new one!
🪙 Haven’t started yet? Pick up a Dougie Bank from any Dougie Mac shop or the Fundraising Hub at our Adult Services, Barlaston Road, ST3 3NZ and start collecting today!

Thank you for your support! 🌻

22/01/2026

Caring for someone with dementia or living with dementia yourself can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to face it alone. 🌻

Every month we’re proud to support:
-Over 1,000 carers and people living with a dementia diagnosis through our community support groups
-Over 100 1-2-1 support sessions for people with dementia to re-engage in hobbies and interest
-Over 40 people with form-filling support to help everyday life feel a little easier

Whether you’re living with dementia or caring for someone who is, we’re always here for you, now for dementia too.

Find out more today: www.dougiemac.org.uk/dementia

20/01/2026

🚚🌲 Our Christmas TreeCycle has raised over £36,500! 🌲🚚

Thank you for your support and helping us continue to provide our specialist services for local people facing a life-limiting illness and their families. Funds raised will support our patient care and family support services here at the hospice.

A special thank you to all the incredible businesses and volunteers who helped support the campaign and collect trees - we could not have done the collection without you!

Working in partnership with JustHelping kindly sponsored by Brown Recycling and supported by N & J Tree Services Ltd

15/01/2026

Our Dementia Services are available here at Dougie Mac or in the community across North Staffordshire. 🌻

For carers, we’re here with supportive groups where you can meet other carers in similar situation, flexible online or in-person carer training and Admiral Nurse Service to offer guidance, reassurance and support. We also help with practical things such as completing forms for lasting power of attorney, Blue Badges and council tax.

The services we offer for people living with dementia are tailored to individual needs; offering activities such as crafts, singing, dancing and music.

We’re always here for you, now for dementia too.

Find out more – www.dougiemac.org.uk/dementia

13/01/2026

Thank you for remembering your loved ones and supporting Light up a Life 2025. ✨

🤝 3,477 local people donated in memory of their loved ones
🎄 8,771 loved ones remembered, each honoured with a light shining on the hospice tree
🌻 £150,801 raised for our hospice services

Your support means we can continue to be there for local families facing a life-limiting illness in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

Special thanks to Keele Christmas Tree Farm Huws Gray B & B Electrical Contractors Ltd and GT Access for supporting our campaign.