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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, 9th September, 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 […]

Pirate fun in the sun at our Family Fun Day

Pirate fun in the sun at Oakhaven’s Family Fun Day On Saturday, 27th June, Oakhaven Hospice welcomed supporters from across the New Forest, Totton and the Waterside to a family fun day, with over 800 people braving the red-alert heat to attend during the course of the day. The popular annual event raised over £17,000, […]

Oakhaven Volunteers receive awards during National Volunteers Week

Oakhaven Volunteers receive achievement awards during National Volunteers Week Five volunteers have been recognised for outstanding achievement in the 2026 Oakhaven Hospice Volunteer Achievement Awards. National Volunteers Week, from 1st to 7th June 2026, provided the perfect opportunity for the trustees and staff of Oakhaven Hospice to thank over 450 volunteers who willingly give their […]

Sway Open Gardens raises £16,784 for Oakhaven Hospice

Sway Open Gardens raises £16,784 for Oakhaven Hospice On Sunday 7th June, Sway villagers opened their gardens to raise funds for their local hospice. Oakhaven Hospice and Sway Gardening Club are delighted to announce that Sway Open Gardens raised a total of £16,784. This figure dramatically exceeds all expectations, particularly in view of the rather […]

Oakhaven walk raises £187K for end-of-life care and support

The Oakhaven Walk 2026 raises a fantastic £187K for end-of-life care and support Oakhaven Hospice is delighted to announce that The Oakhaven Walk 2026 has raised a fantastic £187,000 to fund the delivery of palliative and end-of-life care and support provided to families throughout the New Forest, Totton and Waterside communities. The Oakhaven Walk took […]

Football match in memory of Kevin Dawtry for Oakhaven

A football match in memory of Kevin Dawtry will raise funds for Oakhaven Hospice A special football match between the Ex Saints and the ‘Kevin Dawtry FC’ will be taking place at Fawley Football Club on Friday 10th July. The match has been organised in memory of the late Kevin Dawtry and will raise funds […]

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