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Welcome to Oakhaven
At Oakhaven we provide specialist palliative care and support to those facing life-limiting conditions and their loved ones, free of charge. Our support is provided in the Hospice and in patients' homes throughout the New Forest, Totton and Waterside communities in Hampshire.
Palliative and end-of-life care and support for patients and their families
Our specialist Oakhaven nurses, doctors, counsellors and therapists ease physical symptoms and offer psychological, spiritual and social support. Care is tailored to suit the needs of each individual and, with a blend of expertise and compassion, supports local people when they need it most.
Support for all in our community navigating a life-limiting illness or a bereavement.
Oakhaven Wellbeing, based at the Coates Centre, supports everyone in the local community who is bereaved, living with, or looking after someone living with a life-limiting illness.
Our hospice care
Our care
Hospice services
Oakhaven provides dedicated hospice care with a team of nurses, doctors, counsellors and physiotherapists to ease symptoms and offer psychological, spiritual and social support.
Wellbeing
Our purpose-built wellbeing centre offers practical support, social activities and wellbeing classes for anyone whose life has been impacted by health issues or the loss of a loved one.
Care at home
Oakhaven Care is a social enterprise company whose team of highly trained carers provide high quality everyday care for adults in their own homes. All profits go to Oakhaven Hospice.
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Take part in one of our events with your family and friends to help us raise funds or host an event of your own at home, at work or in your community.
News
A thousand Santas brave the storm for Oakhaven!
Over a thousand Santas took part in the 15th Oakhaven Santa Dash On Sunday 8th December 2024, over a thousand Santas braved Storm Darragh to take part in the 15th Oakhaven ‘Santa Dash’, which, so far, has raised over £20,000 for the charity, with sponsorship still being sent in. Oakhaven Hospice’s much-loved festive fundraiser is known […]
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Oakhaven wins New Forest Charity of the Year 2024 Award
Oakhaven wins Charity of the Year 2024 Award Everyone at Oakhaven is thrilled to be awarded the New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times Award for Charity of the Year 2024, one of nineteen annual New Forest Business Partnership ‘Brilliance in Business’ Awards. Both Oakhaven Hospice and Oakhaven Care Ltd were nominated for the Award for not-for-profit […]
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Christmas Shopping at Delawarr in support of Oakhaven
Lymington Christmas Shopping event that helps Oakhaven Hospice! On Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st November, everyone is welcome to do their ‘Christmas Shopping at Delawarr’. Generously hosted and organised by Jo Broadway, Sarah Branson and Helen Lennox, the popular event brings together over twenty carefully curated stalls, featuring local crafters, producers and suppliers for a […]
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Oakhaven Hospice costs to soar following the Chancellor’s Budget
Oakhaven Hospice costs to soar following the Chancellor’s Budget Over £210,000 will be added to Oakhaven’s annual running costs from April following the Budget announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Wednesday 30 October 2024. The additional costs have been created by increases in Employer National Insurance (NI) Contributions, the NI band change and […]
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Get set for the 15th Oakhaven Santa Dash!
Register now for Oakhaven Hospice’s festive 3km fun run around Lymington On Sunday 8th December, Oakhaven will be turning Lymington into a sea of Santas! This will be Lymington’s 15th annual Santa Dash, which over 14 years has raised more than £180,000 for the Hospice. Lovingly known by many locals as the unofficial start of Christmas, […]
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A new WI at the Coates Centre
A new WI at the Coates Centre We are delighted to have the opportunity to start a new WI at the Coates Centre in the grounds of Oakhaven. On Friday 15th November from 2pm to 4pm there will be a Formation Meeting where you can come along to find out more, sign up and even […]
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Easyfundraising – an easy way to fundraise for Oakhaven!
Easyfundraising – a simple way to help Oakhaven when you shop online Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Oakhaven Hospice with Easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – […]
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Bargains galore at preloved fashion kilo sale on 26th and 27th October
Find preloved clothing from High Street brands at our kilo sale this October! On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October, Oakhaven’s charity shops are holding a ‘Kilo Sale’ at Totton & Eling Community Centre. At this unique event you will find thousands of preloved fashion items for ladies, men and children from high street brands, […]
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Book now for Autumn Equinox Country Festival starring John Illsley!
A limited number of tickets are available for the Autumn Equinox Country Festival starring Dire Straits’ John Illsley! Join us at an exclusive day out supporting Oakhaven Hospice in Boldre, Lymington on Sunday 22nd September 2024. Simon Parker, John Ilsley, Steve Rickman and Dita Broster would like to welcome you to a fun day at […]
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A conversation with Oakhaven – help us shape our strategy
What’s important to you? A conversation about end of life care for you and your family. An invitation to help us shape Oakhaven’s services for the future… We are in the process of defining Oakhaven Hospice’s strategy for the next 5-10 years and welcome your input. Over the summer we have been conducting a survey […]
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One Big Thank You for Dr Jan Swallow
One Big Thank You for Dr Jan Swallow On Thursday 25th July 2024, Dr Jan Swallow received a big surprise on BBC’s The One Show. Her friend and colleague, Joy Elphinstone, nominated Jan to receive ‘One Big Thank You’ – a regular weekly feature on the TV show that shines a spotlight on people who have […]
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Have your say! Your chance to help shape Oakhaven’s strategy for the future
Have your say! Your chance to help shape Oakhaven’s strategy for the future. What does Oakhaven mean to you? Oakhaven Hospice has been a vital part of our local community for over 30 years. The Oakhaven team is currently in the process of shaping the hospice’s strategy for the next 5-10 years and welcomes you […]
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