How can St John’s Hospice help?

If you feel you need more support please visit your GP who can discuss suitable support options for you.

How can St John’s Hospice help?

We are here to continue to help you in many different ways. Our Family Support Team offers bereavement support to families linked to the palliative care services in the hospice, hospital and community. Within the Family Support Team, our bereavement volunteers provide an opportunity to share and explore your thoughts and feelings in confidence. We can also provide practical information, or help put you in touch with other organisations that can give you additional extra help you may need if that is appropriate. We host a “Tea and Support” session on the second Sunday of each month from 1-3pm in the Oak Centre, which is an informal time of company and support for those recently bereaved.

Complementary therapy sessions are also available to help you relax. For more information contact the Family Support Team at the Hospice on 01524 382538. Time to Remember is a remembrance ceremony we regularly have at the hospice. If you have consented to contact, you will be invited to attend the ceremony during which, if you agree, the name of your loved one will be read out. You will also be given the opportunity to light a candle in their memory. This is a special time, as many people have never been to the hospice, or haven’t visited since their loved one died.

Light Up a Life: every Christmas we organise two of these events, one in Lancaster/Morecambe and one in Kendal. This is an opportunity to remember any loved ones who have died, not just those at the hospice. You will be invited to light a candle and to remember your loved one with us. If you feel you would like bereavement support or advice from the hospice, please contact the Family Support Team at St John’s Hospice, Slyne Road, Lancaster LA2 6ST, Tel 01524 382538, Email: family.support@sjhospice.org.uk. Some bereaved families like to continue to be involved with and support the hospice in different ways. Below are some suggestions of ways to be involved with St John’s Hospice and make new memories. It’s your choice if you would like to be involved. • Some people like to dedicate a leaf on our Tree of Thanks in the hospice in memory of their loved ones • Some people like to volunteer at the hospice, although we do suggest waiting a short while before starting this • Some people like to support our hospice events • Some people like to do their own fundraising in memory of their loved ones. If you want any more information on volunteering please call the hospice and ask for the volunteer department. For further information on the Tree of Thanks, supporting hospice events or running your own event please contact the Fundraising department. All can be contacted on 01524 382538.