Exeter’s end of life charity Hospiscare has complained to the BBC about an Eastenders’ storyline criticising a “grotty” hospice.
Hospiscare housekeeper Wendy Yelland, who works at Hospiscare’s hospice in Dryden Road, was appalled after watching the story develop.
“A character in the show was dying and they ran a very negative portrayal of the hospice he was in,” said Wendy. “When he died his daughter complained about her dad dying in a grotty hospice. I was so annoyed by that comment.
“The hospice they showed is not like any of the hospices I know – they showed a...
Local charity Hospiscare has officially received the £1,000 left in a bag outside one of its city shops.
Amy Broadway, deputy manager of Hospiscare’s flagship Fore Street shop handed the cash over today to Hospiscare nurses at the Dryden Road hospice.
Police released the cash after nobody came forward to claim it.
Six weeks ago £1,020 was left in a large bag, containing a purple quilt, just by the front door a few minutes before staff arrived to open up in the morning.
Hospiscare staff nurse Megan Woodman, who received the cash, said: “This is wonderful news...
Three cheers for the amazing Hospiscare London Marathon runners who have raised a staggering £15,047 with more to come!
Ten people took part in the race, including Liz and Mark Searle, wife and son of Hospiscare founder John Searle and Jon-Paul Hedge, editor of the Express & Echo. Other runners included George Buckley, Sam Downes, Sara Burton, Steve Saunders, Ben Burgoyne, Clare Simpson and Darren Goff.
Jon-Paul said: “It started off well on the first mile and it went down from there. I can’t believe I got overtaken by a man carrying a ladder!
The launch of the Hospiscare Great Devon Bake Off 2015 takes place at Otter Nurseries’ restaurant in Ottery St Mary on Wednesday 13 May from 6.30 to 8pm ‒ and everyone is welcome.
Hospiscare is looking for bakers from East Devon, Exeter and Mid Devon ‒ including individuals and organisations ‒ to take part in this year’s fundraiser by organising baking competitions or hosting a tea party or coffee morning during the ‘Bake Off , week which this year is September 12 – 20.
Hospiscare Community Fundraiser, Susie Healey said: “The launch at Otter Nurseries is an opportunity to...
Over 200 guests of Hospiscare enjoyed hearing from the renowned business guru Lord Digby Jones at a dinner held at the University of Exeter on Wednesday (22nd April) evening.
Lord Jones spoke to the local business community on diverse subjects such as his running of the London Marathon, being interviewed by Jeremy Paxman and the British success in Formula One.
On the general election, he voiced his concern over two issues that he felt no political party was addressing: illiteracy, which he described as the ‘biggest obstacle to growth,’ and the rising age of the population,...
Hospiscare has three spaces left in the exciting Ride London event taking place on Sunday 2 August 2015.
Celia Wilkinson, Hospiscare’s challenge and running fundraiser said: “This 100 mile road race follows the Olympic 2012 road race route through central London and out into the Surrey countryside, look out for some nasty hills!
"You’ll be joining thousands of other cyclists from all over the UK in one of the fastest growing events on the cycling calendar.”
To ride for Hospiscare there is a £75 registration fee and £600 minimum sponsorship.
Exeter’s very special mini-indoor festival GemFest 2015 was a huge success – raising money for Hospiscare and lots of smiles from happy festival goers.
GemFest featured an afternoon of family fun at the Exeter Phoenix Centre, with lots of music, games, face painting and Easter eggs, with great music from Teens Support Hospiscare.
The evening saw an amazing line up of local talent featuring an eclectic mix of music, comedy, poetry, DJ’s and more.
The Silent Disco, wearing headphones with a choice of two DJ’s, proved popular. Festival goers wanting to glam it up...
Hospiscare provides palliative and end of life care for Exeter people but would like to do more if funding allowed.
The local charity was responding to a new report which says the UK's care system for dying patients with terminal illnesses is lacking and needs a major overhaul.
According to London School of Economics researchers, more than 100,000 people a year who would benefit from palliative care are not getting it.
Tim Harlow, Hospiscare consultant said: “Hospiscare’s recognises that there is much to be done and we would like to do more locally.
Grab your walking boots to trek along the Great Wall of China and raise cash for an essential Exeter charity, Hospiscare.
This nine day trip of a lifetime takes place in autumn 2016. “You will be in a group and will be fully supported,” said Celia Wilkinson, Hospiscare running and challenge fundraiser.
“There will never be a better chance to experience this amazing country.”
If you want to find out more come along to an open evening on Wednesday 8 April, 6pm in the Searle Room at the Hospiscare hospice in Dryden Road. Plenty of parking available on site. Call now...
