Springhill Hospice news and events

NURSING RESILIENCE APPEAL

Springhill Hospice has continued to care for people in Rochdale throughout the pandemic. But they need your help as they face long, difficult months ahead.

Springhill Hospice doctor, Charlotte Barber explains:

"I’m here to ask for your urgent help to support our incredible Hospice care team, who have continued to care for people across the borough right through the pandemic. Firstly, I want to ask you to please make a donation – so we can afford to keep our Hospice nursing and care services going during 2021. And, secondly, I want to ask you to please send a message of encouragement and thanks to our nurses and staff. They are shattered – and are now facing an even bigger challenge this year.

"More and more patients, people living with cancer and other terminal conditions, are coming to us needing urgent care. They’ve had limited access to hospital clinics, tests and primary care over the last year due to pressures from the pandemic – and are now much more poorly than they should have been. With the NHS still completely overstretched because of COVID, we’re the only people who can help them.

But – being honest and blunt with you – we’re all absolutely shattered. Physically and emotionally, this has been the hardest time in all our careers. What’s kept us going is the fact that - despite all the PPE and the masks - we’ve still been able to deliver expert, human, compassionate care for local people at the most vulnerable time in their lives.

"Working at Springhill feels like being part of an amazing, caring family. And you are a part of that family too. We’re going through dark days right now, as many are. But, together, we will make it to the light we now most definitely see at the end of this very long tunnel. Thank you for your friendship and, in advance, for your generosity. Let’s hope we may be able to see each other in better times very soon. Keep safe and keep well. With best wishes from us all here in the Hospice team."

To support Springhill’s Nursing Resilience Appeal please visit www.springhill.org.uk/nursingappeal

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE

Springhill Hospice have launched an exciting calendar of challenges for 2021 and beyond. From the Yorkshire Three Peaks to a fantastic Firewalk or a Tandem Skydive there's something for everyone!

The Hospice's challenges and events programme includes lots of different ways you can support Springhill by taking part in one of their activities.

If you would like to organise your own event in aid of Springhill, or you have your own place booked on a run, cycle, trek or other organised event and want to raise money for Springhill they will support you every step of the way.

For more information visit: www.springhill.org. uk/challenges

GREAT NEWS AS SPRINGHILL'S CHARITY SHOPS REOPEN

Springhill’s shops are always in need of good quality donations including clothing, music, furniture and accessories. They can also accept most household appliances.

If you have large items of furniture or a large quantity of donations they also offer a free collection service. Simply visit www.springhill.org.uk/furniture-collection.

They are also looking for volunteers to support the charity shops, including customer facing roles, merchandising and shop display roles and pricing/sorting roles. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer to support Springhill Hospice please contact retail@springhill.org.uk or call 01706 649920 and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator.

WIN WITH SPRINGHILL

Did you know that you could be in with a chance of winning up to £1,000 each week with Springhill’s Lottery?

The Lottery not only gives you the chance to win, but it also helps to support Hospice care in Rochdale.

You can play the Springhill Hospice Lottery for just £1 a week. Each week there are 17 cash prizes to be won, including a top prize of £1,000. Each week there is also the chance to win the rollover jackpot prize which can reach £10,000! Players are also automatically entered into the two Superdraws throughout the year with the chance to win a top prize fund of £5,000.

You can join the Springhill Lottery today to be in with a chance to win. Visit www.springhill.org.uk/hospice-lottery or call the Lottery Office on 01706 631013.