St Oswald's Hospice

St Oswald's Hospice We’re a charitable hospice rooted in the North East. We provide outstanding, specialist and expert care to adults and children with life-limiting conditions.
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We strive to provide Quality time for everyone.

05/03/2026

Looking for your next read? 👀📖

For , some of our staff and volunteers have been sharing their top book picks – from heart-warming favourites to total page-turners.

Warning: your ‘to be read’ list might get longer after this 😅

What would you add to the list? Tell us in the comments below 👇

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04/03/2026

Meet Juliette, the pageant queen buying her outfits from St Oswald’s Hospice charity shops ✨

A proud supporter of St Oswald’s Hospice since being named our Young Fundraiser back in 2018, Juliette is now 24 and continues to champion our charity in the most stylish way.
Crowned Miss United Kingdom 2025 at the International United Miss pageant, she uses her platform to show that sustainability and sparkle go hand in hand.

“Shopping with St Oswald’s Hospice benefits the planet, your bank account and a local charity all at the same time. It’s so much more fun discovering a hidden gem in a charity shop than buying something online that everyone else has.” 💙

Tell us your favourite item you've picked up from one of our charity shops below 👇

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02/03/2026

Meet Chris 👋

Before coming to our specialist Lymphoedema Service, Chris struggled to get out of the house because of painful swelling in his legs due to Lymphoedema.

After starting treatment with our team, including compression stockings and bandaging, he says the difference has been “Absolutely brilliant.” Being able to get out again has meant everything to him.

And it’s not just the treatment he remembers. The team even organised a surprise fish and chips lunch for him, his favourite meal and something he rarely gets at home 🥰

This , Chris’s advice for anyone feeling unsure about coming to our Lymphoedema Service for treatment is simple: “Don’t be nervous. It’s a wonderful thing. You’ll be over the moon.”

Discover how specialist care made a difference for Chris. Read his full story in the comments below 👇

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27/02/2026

Have you ever wondered what your gift could do? 💛

We are St Oswald’s and we are a hospice. We are a place for living. Our hope is for everyone to make the most of the life they have.

We believe in quality time for everyone, making memories and moments to share. Support and kindness abound.

We are a home from home, a haven in the North East.

Together with your support, we can help hospice care live on for all, for now, forever.

Find out more by clicking the link in the comments 👇

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Create a lasting tribute with Meadow of Memories 💙Designed by artist Julia Stafford, this beautiful book bench sculpture...
26/02/2026

Create a lasting tribute with Meadow of Memories 💙

Designed by artist Julia Stafford, this beautiful book bench sculpture offers a special way to remember someone you love and miss.

For a donation of £30 to St Oswald's Hospice, we will add the name of your loved to one of the hand-painted leaves adorning the bench, each a gentle symbol of remembrance, watched over by Peter Rabbit™ himself. 🐰

You’ll be able to visit Meadow of Memories during the Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne trail at Newcastle Cathedral and see your leaf in person. After the trail, the sculpture will return to St Oswald’s Hospice gardens, becoming a permanent tribute to every person included on it. The funds raised from dedications will help the hospice to provide care and support, free of charge, to local adults, children and their families.

Make your dedication by clicking the link in our comments. 👇

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Join us and our friends at Northumberland Volunteer Committee for their annual coffee morning, 'Hoy the kettle on'. 💙Com...
25/02/2026

Join us and our friends at Northumberland Volunteer Committee for their annual coffee morning, 'Hoy the kettle on'. 💙

Come along to our Focus on Living Centre on Saturday 7th March and enjoy afternoon tea, a floral demonstration and entertainment during the afternoon. There's also a tombola, raffle and craft stall.

🎫 Tickets are £15.00 each
📍Focus on Living Centre, St Oswald's Hospice, NE3 1EE.
⏰ 2pm - 5pm

All funds raised will go to St Oswald's Hospice, helping to support our patients and their families.

To book your space, please call our team on 0191 246 9123 or email supportercare@stoswaldsuk.org

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25/02/2026

With rising costs and growing demand for our services, your support is more important that ever.

Gifts in Wills are a vital source of income to us. At St Oswald’s Hospice, one day in every week is funded by gifts left by people like you.

Whether you need to write or update your Will, we are here to support you. 💛

Get started with our free Will writing services by clicking the link in our comments 👇

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Supporting our community through grief 💙This month, we joined our friends at Everyturn Mental Health to spend some time ...
24/02/2026

Supporting our community through grief 💙

This month, we joined our friends at Everyturn Mental Health to spend some time talking openly about grief and how it affects us all.

Our wonderful Community Projects Lead, Laura Barrett, led a gentle and thoughtful session that gave their team space to understand grief better, feel more confident supporting others, and reflect on their own experiences of loss.

Jack Southern from Everyturn shared some lovely feedback:
“This partnership strengthens our practice. Laura’s knowledge has helped our team become grief and loss allies.”

We’re so proud of our Bereavement Team and the way they help people across the North East through some of life’s toughest moments. 💛

Find out more about Bereavement Services at St Oswald's Hospice 👉 https://www.stoswaldsuk.org/bereavement-support/

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What does hospice care mean to you? 💛We know the word ‘hospice’ can be daunting to some, and that many people may not r...
24/02/2026

What does hospice care mean to you? 💛

We know the word ‘hospice’ can be daunting to some, and that many people may not really know what hospice care truly is.

We asked some of the staff and volunteers here at St Oswald’s to share something about our hospice.

With your help, we can continue to be here for those who need us at the most difficult of times.

See how your support can make a difference by clicking the link in our comments 👇

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24/02/2026

Take a look at a Sashiko‑Inspired Repair Workshop hosted by Northumbria University and IMPACT+ 🧵

Using donated garments that were a little too worn to be resold, the University's repair experts guided attendees to upcycle and personalise denim and woven fabrics. There was a real buzz throughout the afternoon and it was brilliant to foster a sense of community, creativity and collaboration whilst championing sustainable fashion.

You can read BBC Newcastle’s coverage of the workshop, and make sure to keep an eye on the space events page for future mending sessions by clicking the links in the comments 👇

📹 Created by Northumbria University

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Did you know we have 894 volunteers, aged 14 to 91?From helping in our kitchens, gardens and St Oswald's Retail charity ...
22/02/2026

Did you know we have 894 volunteers, aged 14 to 91?

From helping in our kitchens, gardens and St Oswald's Retail charity shops to welcoming visitors at reception and supporting teams on the wards, our volunteers are at the heart of Hospice care 💙

We recently caught up with Tom, Greg and Liz, who volunteer in retail, Lymphoedema and the gardens, to hear what inspires them to give their time. You can read their stories by clicking the link in our comments.

If one of our volunteers has gone above and beyond to support you, please leave a comment below 👇

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