We had two lovely ladies from the Winchester Hospice speak to us just before Christmas and join us for supper. Donna Coombs, Clinical Matron and Alison Warren gave us a splendid presentation on the Hospice now in its third year.
Members from SI Winchester were keen to get involved when the Hospice first began and have since enhanced the garden with Soroptimist roses in ports and a garden bench to enjoy outdoors.
Donna said how over the three years they have hardly been empty, with all beds being taken and numbers have reached over 600 in this period. At Winchester Hospice they provide specialist palliative and end of life care to adults with life-limiting illness, who live in Winchester and surrounding villages.
This dedicated team within the hospice work to ensure that every patient is able to liver their life as full as possible in an environment that enhances well-being and privacy.
The Hospice offers:
- An inpatient unit
- Community Service
- Psychology Service
- Complementary Therapies
To offer this, there is a close working partnership with Hampshire Hospitals specialist palliative care service, community, and hospital teams, as well as community care teams and GPs.
Fundraising is a key part of their ongoing success and this year they have challenged 30 intrepid travellers to undertake their Sahra challenge in Morocco for 5days from 6 November. This promises to be a great opportunity for those who enjoy supervised adventure. You can find more on #TeamWinchesterHospice Sahara Trek 2024 — Winchester Hospice with an information evening on 22 January.
If you can’t make this date then please contact Jo Westerman at the Hospice.