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Anne and Jack’s story

This Christmas, there will be someone missing. This Christmas will be unlike any that Jack and his daughters have known before. The family will be together. There will be all the familiar traditions. But for the first time in 60 years, Anne won’t be there.  Jack met Anne when he was 19. It was at a […]

Oakhaven Hospice unveils plaque in memory of Leon Crouch

Oakhaven Hospice unveils plaque in memory of Leon Crouch On Wednesday 30th September, Trustees and staff of Oakhaven Hospice were joined by the family of the late Leon Crouch to unveil a plaque in his memory. The plaque, located at the entrance of Oakhaven’s inpatient unit, commemorates the substantial gifts made by Leon Crouch to […]

Oakhaven Hospice receives Armed Forces Covenant Award

Oakhaven Hospice receives Armed Forces Covenant Award Oakhaven Hospice is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing its commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces community. On Friday 25th September, Captain Mark Pedler RN and Commander Stephen Walton RN visited Oakhaven, their local hospice, to present trustees and members of the Oakhaven […]

Bingo, Beats and Business

Join us for a night of Bingo, Beats and Business! A music bingo fundraiser for local businesses, in support of Oakhaven Hospice. Join us at Lymington Town Sailing Club on Thursday 12th November from 7 pm. £15 per person for a standard ticket £15 to add a meal per person (optional) Food choices Bangers ‘n’ […]

World Alzheimer’s Day is on 21st September

On Monday 21st September it is World Alzheimer’s Day September marks World Alzheimer’s Month, a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness and reducing stigma associated with dementia diagnosis. A key date within the campaign is World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st September. Admiral Nurses play a vital role in supporting people living with Alzheimer’s disease and […]

A Gift in your Will helps Oakhaven provide hospice care now and in the future

A Gift in your Will helps Oakhaven provide hospice care now and in the future For the second year, Oakhaven Hospice has joined 126 other hospices in a national campaign. The advert, ‘This is Hospice Care’, will air on TV between 14th and 27th September. It underlines the importance of Gifts in Wills in ensuring […]

Common myths about writing a will

Five common myths about writing a will September is Oakhaven’s Write a Will Month. A number of local solicitors and will writers have generously agreed to waive their fee for you to write or update your will, encouraging you to make a donation to Oakhaven instead. Click here to find out how you can take […]

New referral email address for professionals

New Referral Email Address for Oakhaven Hospice The NHS has recently provided Oakhaven Hospice with a new referral email address: hiow.oakhavenreferrals@nhs.net Oakhaven accepts referrals from healthcare professionals at any stage of a patient’s illness. We encourage referrals at an early stage as evidence suggests that the earlier a referral is made to specialist palliative care […]

Over half of UK adults don’t have a will – are you one of them?

Over half of UK adults don’t have a will – are you one of them? Research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) shows that 53% of adults aged 50-64 and 22% of those aged 65 and over do not have a will.* Life is full of milestones: house purchases, marriage, children, divorce…to ensure that […]

Managing Insomnia Workshop

Join our workshop to help manage your insomnia Are you navigating a life-limiting illness, caring for someone or living with a loss or bereavement? Are you beyond tired? Struggling to think clearly or sleeping poorly? Join us at the Coates Centre on Tuesday 27th October from 1.45-4.45pm to learn the No1 prescribed evidence-based treatment based […]

Living well: signposting and support with Oakhaven Wellbeing

Living well is vital to your health and wellbeing If you are living with a life-limiting illness, caring for someone, or navigating grief or bereavement, your wellbeing remains a vital part of living well. Our next Living Well Hub will take place on Wednesday, 4th November, from 10am to 12.30pm, in the Coates Centre at […]

Oakhaven fundraiser at Barton on Sea Golf Club raises over £30k

Oakhaven fundraiser at Barton on Sea Golf Club raises over £30,000 for hospice care. On Wednesday 15th July, Oakhaven held its annual Golf Day, sponsored by Frampton Estates, at Barton on Sea Golf Club. With matched funding, the event raised over £30,000. Thirty-one teams of four competed for The Oakhaven Charity Bowl and a host […]

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