BTH Swan End of Life Bereavement Service

05/05/2026

St Anne’s and Fairhaven Lake Walk

Compassionate Friends
Walking Group

St Anne’s and Fairhaven Lake Walk
30 May 2026, 09.45
Lancashire

Parents,adult siblings and grandparents
Information below ⬇️

Bereaved parent volunteers are running supportive walks around the UK. Parents, adult siblings and grandparents who are 3+ months bereaved are warmly invited to book to join an upcoming walk.
Find info and booking here: tcf.org.uk/events/?catid=5

05/05/2026

Today was the start of our
Dying Matters Awareness Week, and there was a Macmillan Hub Drop-in at the Heart of the Hub Café (old hospital building) in Fleetwood. We thank Trinity Hospice , Healthier Fleetwood The HUB Fleetwood Fylde Coast Macmillan Information and Support Service
as always for supporting.

Please share
Tomorrow Trinity Hospice welcome all to their open drop in - Tour and Talk sessions.
10-11 or 1-2pm
Cal for information 01253 952566.

Also taking place:
Meet hospice and hospital specialists at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on Thursday from 10am-2pm,

Pop into Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services for our Grave Talk Café at Trinity from 2.30pm on Thursday.

We’re also hosting and supporting professional training and development for people working in health and social care on the Fylde Coast. Contact us for more information-

Hospice UK

05/05/2026

💛 Dying Matters Awareness Week 💛
This week, Trinity Hospice is joining healthcare partners and community spaces across the Fylde coast to encourage open, honest conversations about death and dying.

It’s a subject that can feel difficult, but planning and sharing our wishes can make a huge difference for us and the people we love.

Join us:
Wednesday – Tour & Talk 10-12 or 2-4 - drop in pop in
Discover more about the hospice and how we support families
Thursday – Grave Talk Café 2.30-4.30

Normalising conversations around death, breaking taboos and helping our community prepare.

🗣️ Let’s talk about death and dying – together.
Hospice UK

💛 Dying Matters Awareness Week 💛
This week, Trinity Hospice is joining healthcare partners and community spaces across the Fylde coast to encourage open, honest conversations about death and dying.

It’s a subject that can feel difficult, but planning and sharing our wishes can make a huge difference for us and the people we love.

Join us:
Wednesday – Tour & Talk 10-12 or 2-4
Discover more about the hospice and how we support families
Thursday – Grave Talk Café 2.30-4.30
Normalising conversations around death, breaking taboos and helping our community prepare.

🗣️ Let’s talk about death and dying – together.
Hospice UK

23/04/2026

Forever In Our Hearts, A Walk To Remember 🪽
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund
are honoured to launch Forever In Our Hearts, a special 3-mile walk to celebrate the lives of those we hold dear. Join us on Thursday, 3rd September at 6:00pm, starting from the Blackpool Victoria Hospital Main Entrance for a meaningful stroll through Stanley Park.

Every step you take helps Blue Skies enhance patient care across Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre. Entry is just £10 for adults and free for under 16s, with complimentary parking included for all walkers.🩵

Let’s come together to keep their memories shining bright. 🦢🩵 our Swan Team will be supporting

✨Sign up today: [https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/ForeverInOurHearts2026](https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/ForeverInOurHearts2026?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExckZUeE13S2NxWjR6aUg1RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7UTUESx4Rez6pZ-cvnPYUEMvYlI7FygO2QOjc5MUYiyi6s_dpo7GztF7BIzw_aem_Yc3L01_Cm289xSRW4k2fJw)
📧Questions? Contact Nicci at Nicci.Hayes@nhs.net

10/04/2026

Coming to the Coast in Autumn 2026: Good Grief Blackpool

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Good Grief Blackpool, a unique festival dedicated to opening up conversations around grief, loss and healing.

Join us for inspiring talks, creative workshops and community activities designed to bring people together to share stories and support one another.

📅 October 8-11 2026
📍 Blackpool
👉Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Q0ijI5

Follow us for updates and to be part of this important movement. Let’s make space for grief and hope.

Good Grief Festival Empowerment Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust BTH Swan End of Life Bereavement Service


PIC CREDIT: Mark Gray.4.5.23

🌊 Coming to the Coast in Autumn 2026: Good Grief Blackpool 🌊

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Good Grief Blackpool, a unique festival dedicated to opening up conversations around grief, loss and healing.

Join us for inspiring talks, creative workshops and community activities designed to bring people together to share stories and support one another.

📅 October 8-11 2026
📍 Blackpool
👉Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Q0ijI5

Follow us for updates and to be part of this important movement. Let’s make space for grief and hope.

Good Grief Festival Empowerment Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust BTH Swan End of Life Bereavement Service


PIC CREDIT: Mark Gray.4.5.23

15/03/2026

We BTH Swan End of Life Bereavement Service are thinking of everyone who finds Mother's Day difficult 🦢

10/02/2026

Today is The Good Grief Trust

We are proud to be one of many organisations across the UK offering bereavement support.

The Good Grief Trust is the UK’s umbrella charity for bereavement support, signposting people to 1,000+ charities and specialist services nationwide, helping ensure support is there when it’s needed most.

We know grief can feel overwhelming, especially in the early days, weeks and months. It can feel even more so around dates like Valentines Day and Mother's Day. Knowing the right support is available, at the right time, can make all the difference. 🧡

Support anyway you can

https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/umbrella-day/

29/01/2026

Empowerment 2026 dates for bereavement support, wellness groups and family support activities delivered by the Solace team 🤍

For more information, or individual support, give our lovely team a call on 0300 32 32 100 (local rate)

03/01/2026

Are you a dad, looking for support? 💚 🦢
This group may help you. Thank you Aching Arms UK The Good Grief Trust for sharing

Our next Support for Dads meeting will take place on:
Monday 5th January 2026 at 7:30 pm.

Please email dadsupport@achingarms.co.uk for the link to join or to find out more information 💚

29/12/2025

There are still a few days left to take part in the National Audit of Care at the End of Life 2025.

The audit will close on Wednesday, 31 December.

Has your loved one received end of life care in our Clifton or Blackpool Hospital?

Would you like to give feedback that will help improve
care received in hospitals across England and Wales?

We would appreciate hearing your thoughts about the care received during their last admission at hospital and your experience.

To provide feedback about Clifton please click this link:
https://surveys.nhsbenchmarking.nhs.uk/qsac/62022-11

To provide feedback about Blackpool please click this link:
https://surveys.nhsbenchmarking.nhs.uk/qsac/62269-11

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Trinity Hospice 🎄✨

The festive season can be a time of joy, but we know it can also be difficult for many. If you’re struggling this Christmas, please know that you are not alone. Our hearts are with you, and we’re sending strength, comfort, and love 💜

From everyone at Trinity Hospice, we wish you peace and warmth this Christmas and throughout the year. 🌟