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.

🎁 A Huge Thank You to Danny’s Window Cleaning! 🎁We’re so grateful to Danny’s Window Cleaning Service for kindly donating...
13/11/2025

🎁 A Huge Thank You to Danny’s Window Cleaning! 🎁

We’re so grateful to Danny’s Window Cleaning Service for kindly donating four beautiful hampers to help raise much-needed funds for St Joseph’s Hospice. 💛

These gorgeous hampers will be raffled off soon, with all proceeds going directly to support the incredible care provided by the hospice.

We can’t thank Danny enough for this generous gesture — your kindness truly makes a difference! 🙏💐

✨ Stay tuned for raffle details — coming very soon! ✨

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our shops, this amazing winter wonderland scene is courtesy of Andrea and...
11/11/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our shops, this amazing winter wonderland scene is courtesy of Andrea and Carmel in our Allerton store, who have worked wonders creating this festive gingerbread scene, we hope they consulted with Elf and Safety beforehand!

Due to essential maintainence the Bake Box will not be open this weekend, but will resume normal service next weekend (S...
10/11/2025

Due to essential maintainence the Bake Box will not be open this weekend, but will resume normal service next weekend (Saturday 15th) serving sweet treats, savoury goods as well as tea & coffee.

Come and join us at the Fantastic Bluebell Community Fayre. Saturday 15th November 11 - 4pm, Crosby United Reformed Chur...
10/11/2025

Come and join us at the Fantastic Bluebell Community Fayre.

Saturday 15th November 11 - 4pm, Crosby United Reformed Church, Eshe Road.

Join the Fabulous Bluebell Community as they host their family & dog-friendly market showcasing local gifts, crafts & local produce traders. Kids Yoga Bear sessions hosted by Stacey White Yoga throughout the day.

We are delighted that St Joseph's Hospice are the nominated charity for this event, it would be lovely to see you there.

09/11/2025

As a Registered Nurse, no two shifts are ever the same. Whilst on duty, you will lead the activities of a unit of up to 11 patient beds and be responsible for delivering a high standard of patient care, with a team of Healthcare Assistants.

On days, each unit is staffed by a Registered Nurse and 2-3 Healthcare Assistants. This works out as approximately 1:3 staff to patient ratio, giving our staff the opportunity to develop a real nurse/patient rapport and provide holistic care.

Staff are supported and led by the Clinical Management Team.

We ask staff who work nights only to rotate onto a week of day shifts every few months, as part of their personal development.

You can submit the application form via email to recruitment@stjhospice.org.uk or post it to the HR Department, St Joseph's Hospice, Ince Road, Thornton, Merseyside, L23 4UE. If you have any queries, please call the HR department on 0151 932 2055.

07/11/2025

Are you a compassionate Healthcare Assistant?

Are you passionate about providing the highest standards of care?
Are your patients at the centre of everything you do?
Would you like to work in a palliative care environment?
If you can answer YES to these questions, then we would love to hear from you.

You can submit the application form via email to recruitment@stjhospice.org.uk or post it to the HR Department, St Joseph's Hospice, Ince Road, Thornton, Merseyside, L23 4UE. If you have any queries, please call the HR department on 0151 932 2055.

Did you know you can help raise vital funds for St Joseph’s Hospice just by shopping at the Co-op? 🛒✨When you download a...
07/11/2025

Did you know you can help raise vital funds for St Joseph’s Hospice just by shopping at the Co-op? 🛒✨
When you download and sign up for the Co-op App, you can choose St Joseph’s Hospice as your Local Community Fund cause. Every time you buy selected Co-op products and services, a donation will be made to support our care for local people and families when they need it most. 💛
It’s simple:
1️⃣ Download the Co-op App
2️⃣ Sign in or join Co-op Membership
3️⃣ Select St Joseph’s Hospice as your local cause
Together, we can make a difference — one shop at a time! 🌼

We’re delighted that St Joseph’s Hospice is one of the Mayor of Sefton’s chosen charities this year, and we’d love for y...
06/11/2025

We’re delighted that St Joseph’s Hospice is one of the Mayor of Sefton’s chosen charities this year, and we’d love for you to join us at the Mayor’s Christmas Charity Night! 💛

📅 Friday 28th November 2025
📍 Litherland Bar & Function Room
🕡 From 6:30pm

Enjoy a fantastic evening hosted by special guest compere Tony Ravel, with live entertainment from the amazing Alison D! 🎤💃
Tickets are £25 per person, including a served hot buffet — it’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season while supporting three wonderful local causes.

🎟️ Secure your tickets today!
📞 Call the Mayor’s Office: 0151 934 2062
📧 Email: mayorsoffice@sefton.gov.uk

Let’s make this Christmas one to remember — together! 🌟

Did you know you can help raise vital funds for St Joseph’s Hospice just by shopping at the Co-op? 🛒✨When you download a...
05/11/2025

Did you know you can help raise vital funds for St Joseph’s Hospice just by shopping at the Co-op? 🛒✨

When you download and sign up for the Co-op App, you can choose St Joseph’s Hospice as your Local Community Fund cause. Every time you buy selected Co-op products and services, a donation will be made to support our care for local people and families when they need it most. 💛

It’s simple:
1️⃣ Download the Co-op App
2️⃣ Sign in or join Co-op Membership
3️⃣ Select St Joseph’s Hospice as your local cause

Together, we can make a difference — one shop at a time! 🌼

Our Trustees dedicate their time, expertise, and guidance to ensure the hospice continues to provide compassionate care ...
05/11/2025

Our Trustees dedicate their time, expertise, and guidance to ensure the hospice continues to provide compassionate care and support to our patients, their families, and the broader community.

Our Trustees give their time, expertise, and guidance to help ensure the hospice continues to provide compassionate care and support to our patients, their families, and our community.

We’re so grateful for their dedication and the vital role they play in shaping our work and future. 🙏

For more information about our trustees, please visit: https://www.stjhospice.org.uk/about-us/our-leadership-team/

From everyone at St Joseph’s — thank you for everything you do! 💐

St Joseph’s Hospice is exploring plans for a new café within our grounds — a relaxing space for patients’ families and t...
04/11/2025

St Joseph’s Hospice is exploring plans for a new café within our grounds — a relaxing space for patients’ families and the local community. ☕️

Join us for a community consultation to learn more and share your views.

Alternatively, you can post any thoughts or comments below.

📅 Wed 5 Nov
🕖 7:00–8:30pm
📍 The King’s Church, Drummond Rd, Thornton, L23 9YP

Your feedback will help shape this exciting project!

💃 Meet Jane!Jane is a Commissioning Manager for the NHS who lives in Crosby with her partner Paul and their two grown-up...
04/11/2025

💃 Meet Jane!

Jane is a Commissioning Manager for the NHS who lives in Crosby with her partner Paul and their two grown-up sons, Jack and Anthony.

Jane loves a bit of sparkle and has always dreamed of being on Strictly Come Dancing — so she’s making that dream come true by stepping onto the Strictly St Joseph’s 2026 dancefloor at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, this March. ✨

With no previous dance experience, she’s ready to take on the challenge, raise vital funds for local hospice care, and maybe even discover a new fitness passion along the way.

Jane’s favourite Strictly pro is Aljaž, and she’s hoping for a Len or Anton-style judge on the night.
“Music-wise, I’m hoping for something up-tempo that will get the audience going. I love Prince’s music, so that would be amazing!”

Visit our website to learn more about Jane and find out how you can support this year’s dancers:
👉 https://www.stjhospice.org.uk/fundraising/st-joseph-s-does-strictly

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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.