Oakhaven Stories
Oakhaven stories - every moment matters
Oakhaven Neighbours provide a friendly helping hand to patients
Oakhaven Neighbours provide a friendly helping hand to patients ‘Oakhaven Neighbours’ are volunteers who support Oakhaven patients at home. This important team offers companionship and lends a helping hand with everyday tasks that can become overwhelming when navigating a life-limiting illness. Neighbours are highly trained and supported by the clinical team at Oakhaven Hospice. They […]
Support Susie’s Santa Dash on walking sticks with MS
Susie’s marathon Santa Dash Challenge! Susie Kyd has multiple sclerosis (MS) and will be using walking sticks participate in Santa Dash at her own speed and in her own time. She is hoping to fundraise lots of money for Oakhaven Hospice. “I’m taking part in the Oakhaven Santa Dash 2025. I had planned on doing […]
Coping with grief at Christmas
Coping with grief at Christmas Christmas is associated with joy and celebration. A time when, traditionally, people spend time with their families and loved ones. This can be difficult for those spending Christmas alone, particularly as preparations seem to start well before Christmas. For those who are grieving, Christmas can intensify feelings of loss and […]
John D Wood & Co: A Partnership with a Strong Foundation
John D Wood & Co has supported Oakhaven for nearly 30 years! A partnership with strong foundations For nearly 30 years, John D Wood & Co. has been a proud supporter of Oakhaven Hospice. This year, their partnership reaches a meaningful milestone, with donations now exceeding £30,000 – a true reflection of the estate agency’s […]
Colten Care’s support for Oakhaven over 25 years reaches £325K
Colten Care’s support over 25 years has generated £325,000 for Oakhaven Colten Care‘s founding members, John Colwell and Adrian Otten, established a strong partnership with Oakhaven Hospice over two and a half decades ago. Since then, Colten Care has contributed over £325,000 to support the provision of complementary therapies. In addition to sponsorship and fundraising, […]
Christmas care at Oakhaven
Help us make every moment matter for patients during this festive season Every day, our specialist team provides compassionate care for patients and support for their loved ones. The festive season can often be very difficult for those going through the unimaginable. At Oakhaven, we give the space and time for local families to make […]
Sonia and Garry’s story
“How incredibly lucky we are to have this amazing hospice” Sonia and Garry’s story “My husband Garry was a wonderful, wonderful man. He was a proud father to our three boys and loved spending time with our eight grandchildren. We were so happy together for the whole of our lives. When he came into Oakhaven […]
Steve and Rob’s story
“I’m proud to have pledged to leave a gift in my will to Oakhaven Hospice” Rob and Steve’s story “I’ve had a long relationship with hospices in general. My Dad passed away at one in 2002. So I was thrilled to be able to help Oakhaven Hospice, my local hospice, with fundraising by helping organise […]
Mark and Carolyne’s story
Mark and Carolyne’s Story “I felt so relieved and like I could breathe for the first time in months. It was the perfect place for Carolyne.” Hello, I’m Mark and I would like to share with you my experience of Oakhaven Hospice and the care they gave my beloved wife, Carolyne, and all our family. […]
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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