St Joseph's Hospice

St Joseph's Hospice St. Joseph's Hospice is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside. The hospice in Thornton, opened in 1974.
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St Joseph's Hospice (or Jospice) was founded in 1962 by Father Francis O’Leary, while working as a young priest in Pakistan. It is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside and has been providing palliative and end of life care for adult patients from across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and West Lancashire for more than 40 years. We are a registered charity and our specialist nursing teams care for over 200 people with a wide range of conditions every year. We also care for and support our patients’ families and carers. We have 29 patient rooms and are fortunate to be located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland. We do not charge for our care and rely on our local communities to continue to support the hospice. Around two-thirds of our funding comes from charitable giving, including donations, fundraising and legacies.

We had a wonderful time over the weekend celebrating Easter together with patients, friends and families here at the Hos...
30/03/2026

We had a wonderful time over the weekend celebrating Easter together with patients, friends and families here at the Hospice 🌼🐣

The day was filled with laughter, smiles and plenty of springtime fun, creating special moments and happy memories for everyone who joined us.

A very special thank you goes to Lisa, our incredible Healthcare Assistant, who worked so hard behind the scenes to organise such a lovely celebration.

Moments like these remind us how important connection, joy and togetherness are — thank you to everyone who helped make it such a memorable Easter celebration 💛

🍰 Ready… Set… BAKE! 🍰Do you have what it bakes to be crowned a winner at the St Joseph’s Garden Party Bake Off? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳We...
29/03/2026

🍰 Ready… Set… BAKE! 🍰

Do you have what it bakes to be crowned a winner at the St Joseph’s Garden Party Bake Off? 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

We’re looking for star bakers to whisk up their best creations and enter our friendly competition. Whether your sponge is the talk of the town or your biscuits are simply batch-tastic, we’d love you to take part!

Categories:
🧁 Victoria Sponge
🍰 Tray Bake
🥐 Scones
🍪 Cookies & Biscuits
🍋 Lemon Drizzle

✨ Enter as many categories as you like – and it’s FREE to enter!

👉 Register here: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SummerGardenPartyBakeOff

📍 Bring your bakes to the marquee between 12–12.30pm on the day
🏆 Judging starts at 1pm

Our expert judge will be the amazing Scouse Way of Life Cakes (find them on Instagram ).

Even better? All the cakes will be sold at the Garden Party to help raise vital funds for the hospice 💛

So don’t be shy — rise to the occasion, grab your mixing bowl, and let’s make it a day full of sweet treats and good deeds! 🧈🥄

🏃‍♀️ Walk it, jog it, run it – your way! 🏃‍♂️Join us at the Wirral Running Festival on 31st May from 11am and help raise...
28/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ Walk it, jog it, run it – your way! 🏃‍♂️

Join us at the Wirral Running Festival on 31st May from 11am and help raise much-needed funds for St Joseph’s Hospice 💙

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or bringing the buggy along for a stroll, everyone is welcome to take part and make a difference.

📍 Ian Fraser Walk, New Brighton, Wallasey, CH45 2HZ

Every step you take helps us continue providing vital care and support to those who need it most.

👉 Sign up today: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/WirralRunningFestival

Let’s come together, get moving, and support a truly important cause 🙌

🌸 Artisan Market at St Joseph’s Hospice 🌸Join us for a wonderful Artisan Market at St Joseph’s Hospice on Saturday 25 Ap...
27/03/2026

🌸 Artisan Market at St Joseph’s Hospice 🌸

Join us for a wonderful Artisan Market at St Joseph’s Hospice on Saturday 25 April, 11am – 3pm! 🛍️

Browse a range of unique handmade goods, local crafts and gifts while supporting your local hospice. Plus, The Bake Box will be open, so you can treat yourself to some delicious homemade bakes while you shop. 🍰

We’re also looking for stallholders!
If you’re a local maker or small business and would like to take part, stalls are £25. Please note that the market will be outdoors, so you’ll need to bring your own gazebo.

📞 To book a stall, call 0151 932 6044
📧 Or email fundraising@stjhospice.org.uk

We’d love to see lots of local traders and visitors there – please share with anyone who might be interested! 💛

Join us for a fun fair themed Summer Garden Party on Sunday 7th June, from 12-4pm.Bring the whole family and enjoy an af...
25/03/2026

Join us for a fun fair themed Summer Garden Party on Sunday 7th June, from 12-4pm.

Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun, games, and nostalgia in our beautiful woodland gardens.

If you have anything to donate, please drop it off at the hospice in Thornton or at any of our St. Joseph’s Hospice shops across Merseyside. A full list of our shops and their addresses can be found here.

Stallholders
We're looking for a small number of stallholders to join us for the day. Please contact us to find out more or to book your stall.

Contact Us: 0151 932 6044 | fundraising@stjhospice.org.uk.

23/03/2026

🎉 This Week’s Lottery Winners 🎉

A big congratulations to our lucky winners this week:

🥇 £1000 – Miss Spencer from Crosby
🥈 £250 – Mrs O’Shea from Thornton
🥉 £100 – Mr Tunney from Bootle

Thank you to everyone who plays and supports us – you’re helping make a real difference every week 💙

Want to be in with a chance of winning? Get involved today!
https://www.stjhospice.org.uk/fundraising/lottery/

Well the venue is fab-u-lous darhling, the dancers are raring to go, St Joseph’s does Strictly is going to be stupendous...
21/03/2026

Well the venue is fab-u-lous darhling, the dancers are raring to go, St Joseph’s does Strictly is going to be stupendous, thank you to everyone who has and is supporting this evenings heel clicking, toe tapping, spinny. Whizzy extravaganza- we can’t thank you enough for being so incredible- we hope you enjoy the evening ahead- and don’t worry if you can’t be here- we will be on Facebook live so you can enjoy the dances with us! Keep an eye when we go LIVE!

☀️ The sun’s out and it’s the perfect time to visit the St Joseph’s Hospice Bake Box!We’re open this Saturday from 10am ...
19/03/2026

☀️ The sun’s out and it’s the perfect time to visit the St Joseph’s Hospice Bake Box!

We’re open this Saturday from 10am — so pop down, enjoy a refreshing drink and a tasty snack, and make the most of the warm weather in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Every visit helps support your local hospice and the vital care we provide 💚

Come on down, treat yourself, and support a great cause at the same time — we’d love to see you!

💚 A huge thank you and well done to Charlotte, Ste & Jessica, who took on the Liverpool Half Marathon last weekend in su...
19/03/2026

💚 A huge thank you and well done to Charlotte, Ste & Jessica, who took on the Liverpool Half Marathon last weekend in support of the hospice!

Between them, they’ve raised an incredible £1,100 — a fantastic achievement that will make a real difference to the people we care for.

We’re so grateful for your support and dedication. Thank you for going the extra mile for St Joseph’s Hospice! 👏

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Ince Road, Thornton
Liverpool
L234UE

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+441519243812

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St Joseph's Hospice (or Jospice) was founded in 1962 by Father Francis O’Leary, while working as a young priest in Pakistan. The hospice in Thornton opened in 1974. It is the oldest and largest hospice on Merseyside and has been providing palliative and end of life care for adult patients from across Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley and West Lancashire for more than 40 years. We provide specialist palliative and end of life care, complementary therapy and bereavement counselling to hundreds of patients their loved ones every year. We are a registered charity and all our care is free of charge. We have 29 patient rooms and are fortunate to be located in a beautiful setting within a conservation area and 12 acres of natural woodland. Around two-thirds of our funding comes from charitable giving, including donations, fundraising and legacies and so we rely on our local communities and businesses to continue to support the hospice.