Rowcroft Hospice

Rowcroft Hospice Together, we help local families living with life-limiting illnesses make the most of every day

In one word, how would you describe Rowcroft Hospice? 💜Your words remind us why we do what we do, and inspire our teams ...
24/11/2025

In one word, how would you describe Rowcroft Hospice? 💜

Your words remind us why we do what we do, and inspire our teams every day.

We’re inviting our wonderful local business community to sponsor a Christmas tree on our Inpatient Unit this December. ✨...
23/11/2025

We’re inviting our wonderful local business community to sponsor a Christmas tree on our Inpatient Unit this December. ✨

Each year, we decorate the ward with beautiful trees to make Christmas as special as possible for our patients and their families, and we’d love your help to make it happen.

By sponsoring a tree (£500 + VAT), your business will:
💛 Bring comfort and joy to patients spending Christmas with us
🎄 Help create a warm and festive atmosphere on our Inpatient Unit
🌟 Be invited to come along and decorate your sponsored tree

For more information, contact Lisa Whittaker:
01803 217628
Lisa.whittaker@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
or simply drop us a message.

Together, let’s make Christmas special for those who need it most. 💜

🦌 Across December, we have 29 South west schools hosting their very own Reindeer Run, this includes the very dedicated S...
22/11/2025

🦌 Across December, we have 29 South west schools hosting their very own Reindeer Run, this includes the very dedicated St. Michael's C of E Primary School (Even Bea the therapy dog looked the part)

Good Luck everyone that is taken part! I am sure you will 'dash' around the course in no time!

A beautifully bound solid silver prayer book has been brought home to Rowcroft HospiceOriginally gifted by Ella Rowcroft...
21/11/2025

A beautifully bound solid silver prayer book has been brought home to Rowcroft Hospice

Originally gifted by Ella Rowcroft to the Adley family a century ago, this treasured piece of history has been lovingly preserved by the family for generations – and now, they have kindly returned it to our care.

“We hope it can be displayed in memory of Ella,” shared Frances Adley. “She was clearly a wonderful lady who cared deeply for those around her. Rowcroft’s Main House and the estate were very dear to my grandparents, and knowing it is now a hospice is heartwarming for us as a family.”

We’re so grateful to Frances and her family for sharing this piece of Rowcroft’s history. It serves as a beautiful reminder of the generosity that inspired our hospice’s founding and continues to inspire the care we provide today.

Read the full story of this special homecoming on our blog.
https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/blog/the-adley-familys-prayer-book-returns-home-to-rowcroft/

This Carers Rights Day, we’re reflecting on a special workshop held during Carers Rights Week – bringing carers together...
20/11/2025

This Carers Rights Day, we’re reflecting on a special workshop held during Carers Rights Week – bringing carers together to share experiences, find support, and explore how to plan for the future with confidence. 💜

Caring for someone at the end of life can be incredibly challenging, but no one should have to do it alone. Our Education Team, alongside Torbay Carers, created a safe space for open conversations about rights, choices, and planning ahead.

Read more about the session and the discussions it inspired: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/blog/carers-rights-day/

Begin a career that makes a difference by joining Rowcroft 💜Our teams work across many areas of the hospice, all united ...
19/11/2025

Begin a career that makes a difference by joining Rowcroft 💜

Our teams work across many areas of the hospice, all united by the same purpose: helping patients and their loved ones make the most of every day across South Devon.

We’re currently recruiting for:
- Information Systems Engineer
- Registered Nurse – Inpatient Unit
- Driver/Logistics Assistant – Permanent and Bank

Search Rowcroft Hospice Jobs to explore these roles and find out more.

⏰ Last chance for early-bird tickets! Prices rise on 1 December — don’t hang about!⚡🚶‍♀️Join the team for The Big Tackle...
19/11/2025

⏰ Last chance for early-bird tickets! Prices rise on 1 December — don’t hang about!⚡

🚶‍♀️Join the team for The Big Tackle 2026 for just £17 adults / £10 kids (8+) incl. a FREE t-shirt 👕

💪 Take on an epic eight-mile walk around Torquay on Saturday 7 March 2026, finishing with a well-earned pint, a pasty and the live screening of the Six Nations - England v Italy!

👉 rowcrofthospice.org.uk/bt26

We’re proud to share that Rowcroft Hospice has been Highly Commended in the Putting People First category at the Great B...
18/11/2025

We’re proud to share that Rowcroft Hospice has been Highly Commended in the Putting People First category at the Great British Care Awards, South West Region 2025.

The judges shared some truly touching feedback about our approach:
“Their focus on dignity, choice, and attentive support ensures every patient and family experiences comfort, respect, and humanity at life’s end.”

A heartfelt congratulations to our wonderful clinical team. Thank you for always putting people at the centre of everything you do. 💜

14/11/2025

“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Rowcroft” 💜

This Christmas, we’re asking our community to help fund vital care for local patients and families facing the toughest of days. For Jane Curtis from Dartmouth, Rowcroft’s care has been life-changing.

Back in June, Jane was rushed to hospital and told she had between three hours and two weeks to live. She was transferred to Rowcroft’s Inpatient Unit for end-of-life care, expecting to spend her final days here. But surrounded by Rowcroft’s specialist care, she began to regain her strength. Today, with the support of Rowcroft’s Community Team, Jane is living independently in her Dartmouth home.

This festive season, your support can make such a difference in supporting local patients at the hardest times of their lives.

Please donate to Rowcroft’s Christmas Appeal today 🎄 www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/christmas

Start a career with real meaning by joining Rowcroft 💜Our employees work in diverse teams across our organisation – all ...
13/11/2025

Start a career with real meaning by joining Rowcroft 💜

Our employees work in diverse teams across our organisation – all with one common goal: to make every day the best day possible for our patients and those closest to them across South Devon.

Our current vacancies include:

+ Information Systems Engineer
+ Registered Nurse – Inpatient Unit
+ Driver/Logistics Assistant – Permanent and Bank

Google 'Rowcroft Hospice Jobs' to visit our website and learn more.

There’s still time to remember and celebrate the life of someone you love and miss by taking part in this year’s Light u...
10/11/2025

There’s still time to remember and celebrate the life of someone you love and miss by taking part in this year’s Light up a Life ✨

Here’s how you can remember them this festive season:

⭐ Dedicate a Light on our Tree of Light situated in the grounds of the hospice.
⭐ Place a dedication in our Book of Light, displayed year-round in the Sanctuary at Rowcroft.
⭐ Join the Light up a Life Celebration on Sunday 30 November at 4pm.

Let’s come together to remember and celebrate the lives of those we miss 💜

Please visit our website and search 'Light up a Life' to make a dedication or donation, or click the link in the comments.

Lest we forget.“When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today.”-John Maxwell Edmonds
09/11/2025

Lest we forget.

“When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today.”
-John Maxwell Edmonds

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Ella's Gardens, Avenue Road
Torquay
TQ25LS

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+441803210800

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