Dougie Mac

27/03/2026

Friday Night, Run Right! 👟🏅

Join our 10K Run on Friday 15th May at 7.00pm and enjoy:
✔️ No early weekend running alarms
✔️ Cooler temperatures and golden hour skies
✔️ Laidback social vibes

Sign up online today! 👇
www.dougiemac.org.uk/events/10k

Event supported by PAU Run and Ride Trentham

24/03/2026

At Dougie Mac we care because we truly understand how challenging it is when someone you love is diagnosed with dementia.

The uncertainty, anxiety, the feeling that nobody can help. But Dougie Mac can.

We’re here to support you - as a carer, as a loved one, as an individual. With online and in-person training to help you navigate the challenging times. With friendly support groups of like-minded individuals.

This is all part of the caring support that makes us Dougie Mac.

Always here for you, now for dementia too.

21/03/2026

Huge well done to our Children’s Care Team who have been awarded a Glimpse of Brilliance award! 👏

Palliative Nurse Care Specialist, Chloe Thomas who works across the Royal Stoke University Hospital and our Children’s Services, who said: “This award is for recognition of valuable contributions to children and families in end-of-life care. Your dedication and compassion is evident throughout and truly inspiring.”

A Glimpse of Brilliance award is a recognition initiative, frequently used within the NHS and similar organisations, designed to celebrate staff members for outstanding daily work, kindness and dedication.

This reflects the excellence of our children’s services, a big well done to the whole team.

18/03/2026

Our Moonlight Walk is more than just a walk - it's good vibes, a magical night and a chance to do something special for Dougie Mac. ✨

But don't just take our word for it - hear what some of our brilliant walkers from last year had to say! 💬

If you're looking for a memorable evening, a chance to remember someone special or simply a way to make a difference while having fun with your family and friends; our Moonlight Walk is the perfect event to get involved in!

Ready to take part? Find out more and sign up today! 👇
www.dougiemac.org.uk/events/moonlight-walk

17/03/2026

Bring family, friends or colleagues together and host your own quiz night for Dougie Mac! 🧠

Choose from a variety of pre-written quiz rounds that you can mix and match to suit your crowd; including a special Easter round too!

Whether you're planning a casual get-together or a full-on quiz night, we've made it super easy to get started.

Find out more and download your free quiz pack here 👇https://dougiemac.org.uk/events/quiz/

Dougie Mac provide hospice services to local people with life-limiting illnesses in Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire. Find out more at our website.

16/03/2026

Dougie Mac supporter Andrew Challenor has raised more than £1,000 for the hospice after taking on an extraordinary challenge – climbing SIX volcanoes in South America. 🌋

The former soldier who owns Royale Boiler Services Limited said: “I have friends and employees whose families have been supported by Dougie Mac, so it’s a charity that means a lot to me. The climb was really tough, physically but I think more mentally. Reaching the top gave me a real sense of achievement – I was exhausted but very happy to have made it.”

Huge well done and Andrew for completing such an epic challenge! We're so grateful to you for your support in helping us continue to be there to care for and support local families facing a life-limiting illness.

You can read Andrew’s story here 👇
https://dougiemac.org.uk/former-soldier-completes-epic-ecuador-volcano-challenge-raising-more-than-1000-for-dougie-mac/

14/03/2026

If you're looking for a new career, come along to our Recruitment Open Day!🌻

📅 Saturday 21st March | 10.00am-1.00pm
📍 Dougie Mac Hanley Superstore, 132 Etruria Road, Hanley, ST1 5NH

Find out more about a range of roles including; Staff Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers as well as non-clinical roles.

Hear from our teams who will be able to give you a personal insight into their roles as well as HR about the great benefits and training opportunities you could receive as a Dougie Mac employee.

Register your attendance here 👇
https://dougiemac.org.uk/events/recruitment/

Recruitment Event is coming up. Join a Dougie Mac event today!

13/03/2026

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

A huge congratulations to last weeks £6,500 lottery jackpot winner – number: 65990! 🥳

Thanks to your incredible support, £31,202 was raised last week alone through our weekly lottery. Every ticket makes a real difference, helping us continue to provide vital care and support for local families. 💛

A big thank you to all our regular lottery players and to everyone who bought extra tickets online or in one of our Dougie Mac shops – your support means the world to us.

Want to be in with the chance of winning every week while supporting your local hospice? Join our lottery today and you could be our next big winner! 👇
www.dougiemac.org.uk/lottery

12/03/2026

Leigh’s mum – Angie - was a Community Palliative Care Specialist at Dougie Mac for 19 years but passed away on the hospice In-patient unit after being diagnosed with cancer.

“My mum was kind and faultless. She was a very caring nurse and loved her job – she always put everyone first and was incredibly honest. When she was admitted into the hospice she was treated like a queen. The staff made sure she was comfortable and took the pressure off us meaning we could simply just be with her.

“It must’ve been very difficult for the staff to look after my mum as they were her friends and colleagues. Dougie Mac do such an amazing job – for everyone – and that’s why I want to raise money. I'm taking part in the 10k Run because I want to show them just how much they are appreciated.”

Fundraising events like our 10K help fund the care, comfort and compassion that families like Leigh’s rely on every day.

Sign up today and help local families receive our specialist care and support services 👇
www.dougiemac.org.uk/events/10k

Event supported by PAU Run and Ride Trentham

09/03/2026

Do something special today, make a monthly donation to Dougie Mac 💛

Regular, monthly donations give us precious stability, allowing us to plan ahead with confidence and make sure we can be here for those who need us, whenever that may be.

Whatever amount you're able to give will help us deliver care, comfort and compassion to those of all ages facing a life-limiting condition and their families in North Staffordshire.

Set up your monthly donation today; just visit 👇
https://dougiemac.org.uk/regular-gift/

08/03/2026

🎁 Give a Gift That Keeps on Giving this Mother's Day🎁

For the mums who say they don’t need anything, why not choose a Gift that Keeps on Giving.

By making a donation to Dougie Mac in their honour, you’ll be giving a truly meaningful present. Your gift helps us provide specialist care and support to those facing a life-limiting illness in our community. ️

You’ll receive a beautiful gift card and envelope to personalise for your mum, grandma, auntie or someone special. The card also explains how their gift is helping make a difference to patients and families at Dougie Mac. 👇
https://dougiemac.org.uk/product/gift-giving/

06/03/2026

Find your dream dress for less at our Wedding Dress Event! 👰‍♀️✨

Brand-new and sample dresses, kindly donated to us, will be on sale on Saturday 14th March at our Hanley Superstore; with prices starting from just £30!

There will also be the chance to try them on in store, so you can be sure you’re saying ‘yes’ to the perfect dress.

Bridesmaid dresses, flower girl dresses, mother of the bride/groom outfits and accessories also available.

So, save the date and join us from 9am on Saturday 14th March!
📍 132 Etruria Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5NH