An appeal from Oakhaven

Can you help us care for local patients and their families this year?

When people hear the words 'hospice care', they often think it is only about the final days and hours. But it is so much more than that. Hospice care is about living well for as long as possible. It is about comfort, dignity and choice. It is about helping someone feel like themself again, even in the face of serious illness. And, when the time comes, it is about helping them have the most peaceful and meaningful death possible.

At Oakhaven, we focus on what truly matters to each individual. Our nurses are there every step of the way, helping patients to stay at home where they can be surrounded by love and comfort, or to come into our Inpatient Unit for specialist support. Managing pain, creating the space for families to talk, to laugh and to make precious memories together. Sometimes it's simply about being there - listening, reassuring, and ensuring no one feels alone.

And our care doesn't end when a life does. We are also here for those left behind. Grief can be overwhelming, and no one should have to face it without support. Our bereavement services help families navigate loss, offering comfort, understanding and a place to turn in the weeks and months that follow. This holistic approach - caring for both patients and their loved ones - is at the very heart of what we do. And it is only possible because of the kindness of people like you.

It costs over £24,000 every single day to provide our care free of charge - and demand is growing. At any time, our team is now caring for over 650 patients, plus their families, at the Hospice and in homes throughout the New Forest, Totton and the Waterside. Could you make a gift to ensure local families can receive the hospice care they need?

Your donation will help us continue to provide specialist care, create meaningful moments for families, and ensure that, even in the most challenging circumstances, there can be comfort, connection and compassion. Every contribution, whatever its size, helps us to be there - at the right time, in the right way - for those who need us most.