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CEO Adele Doherty stood in front of a cherry blossom tree
12 May 2026

CEO guest blog: International Nurses Day

Our Chief Executive, Adele Doherty, has written a guest blog to thank our nurses for their kindness and compassion as they help people across Oldham to die with dignity.

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Man holding up an 'I'm supporting Dr Kershaw's Hospice' sign
8 April 2026

GM Hospices Lead runs 100km for hospice care

Martin Foster ran the equivalent of two-and-a-half marathons to fundraise for Dr Kershaw’s and other local hospices.

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MAGAZINE
26 March 2026

Heart of the Hospice Issue 75

Explore our new-look Heart of the Hospice magazine, featuring exclusive stories and ways to get involved.

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Female nurse smiling and cutting a cake
13 February 2026

Hospice at Home celebrates 10th anniversary

Since 2016, our specialist end-of-life service has been bringing comfort to patients and families in their own homes.

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Dr Kershaw's Hospice staff, volunteers and trustees visiting the Hindu temple
30 January 2026

Dr Kershaw’s joins Hindu temple to tackle stigma

We have partnered with Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Oldham to help highlight the benefits of hospice care within the South Asian community.

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Bella visiting hospice to sing
29 January 2026

Budding star Bella sings for Dr Kershaw’s

A talented young singer warmed hearts at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice after putting on a show for people experiencing bereavement.

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Dr Kershaw's gardens
20 November 2025

Hospice’s gardens named ‘Outstanding’ for second year by North West in Bloom

For the second year running, Dr Kershaw’s’ gardens have been awarded an ‘Outstanding – Level 5’ certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and North West in Bloom.

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The Jordon Group with our Hospice Team
13 November 2025

Local shopfitter transforms Dr Kershaw’s’ reception

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s reception has been given a boost with a new display unit for its growing range of gifts – just in time for Christmas!

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Cannes Awards - creative team for Hospice UK advert
16 October 2025

Hospice TV advert wins Cannes award

A national TV campaign backed by Dr Kershaw’s Hospice has won an award at the prestigious Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards.

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