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Volunteers help to keep our Hospice doors open
With funding cuts impacting hospices across the UK, we thanked volunteers during Volunteers' Week for helping our Hospice to continue providing high-quality care.

MP Jim McMahon backs “vital” hospice
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice has been described as “vital” by Jim McMahon, Labour & Co-op MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton.

Royal recognition for Dr Kershaw’s Team
Staff and volunteers from Dr Kershaw’s Hospice were treated to afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace in recognition of their contributions to charitable services.

Hospice’s vision of innovative new Wellbeing Centre gets major boost
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 and funding.

Volunteers praise our “amazing” Dementia Hub
With Dementia Action Week raising awareness across the UK, volunteers have rallied to praise the Dementia Hub at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice.

Hospice celebrates International Nurses Day with heartfelt tribute
On Monday 12th May, we came together to celebrate International Nurses Day, recognising the dedication, compassion and skill of our nursing team.

Sharing knowledge and inspiration in housekeeping
Housekeepers from Willow Wood Hospice recently visited Dr Kershaw’s Hospice for a behind-the-scenes tour, gaining insight into how we deliver high standards of cleanliness and care.

Menopause Friendly Accreditation on the cards
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice is working towards Menopause Friendly Accreditation to support staff going through the menopause. Find out more about our initiatives.

Dr Kershaw’s is on an international mission to improve care
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice has started to build bridges with a hospice service in Germany to learn more about ways to improve end-of-life care.