Our dedicated team provides specialist care, comfort, and support from diagnosis through to end of life, ensuring patients receive help when they need it the most.
Adding quality to the lives of those with life-limiting illnesses
You are at the heart of everything we do!
Providing inclusive, compassionate care and support for the Oldham community
Find out about our care
Ways to get involved
As a registered charity, we rely on our community’s support to keep our Hospice running each day. There are so many ways you can get involved!
Volunteer for our Hospice
From supporting in various roles at the Hospice, to helping us raise vital funds at our events and in our shops, we couldn’t function as we do without the support of our volunteers.
Explore our Hospice with our 360° virtual tour
We understand that visiting a hospice for the first time can feel daunting. Our 360° virtual tour lets you explore our warm and welcoming environment from the comfort of your own home.
Take part in Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Lottery
For just £1 a week you could join our Weekly Lottery to be in with the chance of winning £1,000!
Contact us:
0161 624 9213
Our Hospice in numbers
It costs £5.4 million each year to keep your local Hospice open!
£10
could pay for 2 hours of high-flow oxygen, helping a patient to breathe
£20
could pay for 1 hour of bereavement support
£30
could pay for fuel for 2.5 days for our Hospice at Home’s hybrid car
Upcoming event
Hartley’s Hero Walk
Join our beloved Hospice mascot for a glow-in-the-dark adventure at Oldham Athletic’s Boundary Park on Friday 27th February.
Latest News
New Wellbeing Centre plans for Hospice!
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s plans for a new state-of-the-art Wellbeing Centre have taken two major steps forward with the granting of planning permission along with funding for the brand-new building which will not only house the new Wellbeing Centre but form the centre piece of our outdoor redevelopment project.
A thank you to our fundraising champions
Thank you to Jill from Tesco Greenfield who dropped of dozens of boxes of Christmas crackers for us to use next festive season
Thank you to Roxie and Kim from Visiting Angels who donated £550 after their staff raffle
Thank you to Joan Williams, who over the years has raised more than £8,000 through her Annual Christmas Raffle and Slim Club at James Briggs
Thank you to the Care Your Way Team for donating four wonderful hampers!
Shree Temple with a visit from MP Jim McMahon hosted a fantastic CommuniTea event in Oldham town centre, raising funds and awareness for our Hospice
Thank you to Blue Coat School whose year 8-11 pupils surprised our Inpatient Unit staff with beautiful hampers and handmade Christmas cards
Thank you to Oldham Ladies Darts League for their £265 donation at their awards evening
Thank you to Rose and the team from Tesco Failsworth for their generous £300 donation!
Our annual visit from Master Palm Properties brought a wonderful 6 hampers – thank you!
Thank you to Royton Road Runners who arrived at the Hospice in festive outfits to donate £800!
Thank you to our wonderful Santas who took part in the Saddleworth Santa Dash raising over £2,000!
