St Mary's Hospice

14/09/2025

A huge thank you to Abbey House for generously gifting us a complementary night stay with breakfast for our Walk To Remember fire dancers on Friday night! Our performers had come all of the way from London so the support of Abbey House made their attendance at the event possible and I am sure we can all agree that the fire dancers really added something magical to the event 🔥✨💜

14/09/2025

Medical Director | St Mary’s Hospice, Ulverston

- About Us
Based in festival-filled Ulverston, at the doorstep of the Lake District, St Mary’s provides exceptional palliative and end-of-life care through our inpatient unit, Hospice at Home, Bereavement Support, and Living Well services.

The Role
We seek a visionary Medical Director to lead our medical team and shape clinical excellence within our award-winning hospice.

Requirements
-5 years in palliative care
-Postgraduate qualification
-Full GMC registration & licence to practice

What We Offer
-Flexible hours (part-time or job-share options)
-Competitive salary & NHS pension
-Strong support and resources to deliver high-quality care
-Exceptional work–life balance in a beautiful setting

Why Ulverston?
Enjoy festivals, artisan dining, Michelin-starred restaurants, excellent schools, top transport links, and year-round adventures in the Lake District.

Apply or for an informal chat:
Visit stmaryshospice.org.uk or contact Suzi Lake / Catherine Burn at 01229 580305 or via email: suzi.lake@stmaryshospice.org.uk
/ catherine.burn@stmaryshospice.org.uk

Deadline: 12 noon, Friday 10 October 2025 (may close early for for right candidate)

If you want to find out more, click the link below!
https://www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Medical-Director-Recruitment-Pack-2-compressed.pdf

13/09/2025

🌟 We’re looking for volunteers! 🌟

Our Family and Bereavement Service is seeking compassionate and caring people to join our team of volunteers.

If you’d like to make a real difference by supporting families during some of their most difficult times, we’d love to hear from you.

✨ No previous experience needed – just empathy, reliability, and a willingness to listen.
✨ Full training and ongoing support provided.

Interested? Get in touch with us today to find out more

13/09/2025

Just look at this giant sunflower blooming at the hospice! 🌻

Our Gardening Group nurtured it all the way from a tiny seed and planted it on the terrace outside the In-Patient Unit. As you can see, it’s grown incredibly tall — but can you guess just how high it is?

Share your guesses in the comments below! We’d also love to see your own sunflower photos, so don’t forget to post them too.

12/09/2025

Last Friday, a truly inspiring young man Dan Hopkins, took part in the Walk to Remember in memory of a loved one. Despite living with cerebral palsy—which affects his mobility, speech, and energy—Dan completed the entire 10-mile walk using his wheeled walking frame.

Not only did he raise £1,000, but he also personally matched it with another £1,000—bringing his total to an incredible £2,000.

At just 20, he continues to amaze everyone around him with his positivity, kindness, generosity, and brilliant sense of humour. His determination and selflessness are nothing short of inspirational.

Well done to Dan and a massive thank you for fundraising for St Mary's Hospice 👏💙

12/09/2025

Did you know that 1 in 5 of our patients are supported thanks to legacies?

By leaving a gift in your will—even as little as 1%—you can help St Mary’s continue to care for those who need us today and tomorrow.

It’s simple: just speak to your solicitor and consider including St Mary’s in your will. Your legacy can make a lasting difference.

Find out more information here - https://www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/supporting-us/donate/remember-a-loved-one/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/

12/09/2025

We’re Hiring: Registered Nurse

30 hours per week (permanent)
£19.69 per hour | £30,716.40 annual salary
Based across our In-Patient Unit & Hospice at Home services

Are you a kind, caring, and compassionate nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality palliative and end-of-life care? 💫 If so, we’d love you to join our dedicated team.

What we offer:
Education and full preceptorship programme
Ongoing development and support

Apply now at: www.stmaryshospice.org.uk/jobs

For more info, contact Paula Brown, Head of Clinical Care

Closing date: 26th September 2025

Explore careers at St Mary’s Hospice. Discover rewarding St Mary’s Hospice jobs and join our dedicated team making a real difference.

11/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Home and Finance Ltd have raised an amazing £15,346.63 for St Mary’s Hospice at their 2025 golf day, held in memory of their much-loved friend and colleague, Kathryn Singleton.

Together with the £3,500 raised at last year’s event, this brings their fundraising total to an incredible £18,846.63 towards their Pay for a Day in Kathryn’s memory.

A huge well done to everyone at Home & Finance and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported both golf days – your generosity makes such a difference.

If your company would like to Pay for a Day by covering all of our care costs for 24 hours, please contact our Corporate Partnerships Manager, Annabelle Holloway, at annabelle.holloway@stmaryshospice.org.uk

11/09/2025

We would like to give a huge thank you to our Walk to Remember Headline Sponsors, Ørsted. Their support plays a vital role in making this event possible.

Not only do they provide generous financial support for this and many of our other events, but they also donate and hand out water cartons and pouches to every participant on the day.

Thank you, Ørsted. Your continued support means the world to us 💜

10/09/2025

Walk to Remember wouldn’t have been half as magical without the incredible people who entertained us, lifted our spirits, and captured the memories along the way.

A huge thank you to:
✨Our headline sponosors Ørsted
✨ Clare Paling
✨ Jay Broome Music Jay Broome and Ade White - Entertainer
✨ St Mary’s Hospice Choir St Mary's Hospice Community Hub
✨ Boom Dang Boom Dang
✨ Matrix Circus Matrix Circus
✨ BLAST Furness BLAST Furness
✨ ROUTES 🚍
✨ RM Audio & Stage Hire
✨ Tom Kay Tom Kay Photographic
✨ PhotoHoof PhotoHoof
✨ McDonald's Barrow-In-Furness
✨ Abbey House

From the music to the performances, the laughter to the photos, you helped make Walk to Remember truly unforgettable.

10/09/2025

📢 Bark in the Park Postponed

Sadly, the weather has been working against us 🌧️🐾 So, after much thought, we’ve taken the decision to postpone our Dog Show until Sunday 3rd May 2026 Ford Park, Ulverston

This way, we can make sure the show is safe, enjoyable, and packed full of the fun, competitions, and wagging tails you’ve all been waiting for...

Thank you for your understanding and continued support 💜 And a huge thank you to our sponsors!

A big shoutout to our headline sponsor Church Walk Vets for your continued support! We couldn't do it without you 🐕

Please mark your calendars – we can’t wait to welcome you for an even bigger and better Dog Show in May!