Updates about our hospice, as well as testimonies about our care from families, patients and friends.
Hospice care is often perceived as medical support and symptom management in the final stage of life. But for many of our patients it’s about living well — comfort, companionship, dignity. Ultimately, for Eileen, it was about the fulfilment of a lifelong passion: dancing.
The creative student teams brought fresh energy and striking window displays to two of our charity shops.
We are thrilled to receive a £204,046 grant to enhance our services, invest in infrastructure, and support our 45th anniversary, ensuring we continue to provide the best care for our community.
BTC Students returned to St Margaret's Taunton Shop for a Window Display Competition!
"John would be so proud of us. Helping others smile, even in their darkest times, has helped me heal. And Lola? She’s not just a therapy dog—she’s my hero.”
"You don’t have to do it all alone. And you don’t have to wait until you’re at breaking point to ask for help. Hospice care is there to make life better, even when time is limited.”
2025's Christmas Tree Collection was our biggest year so far, with 150 volunteers collecting over 2000 trees, and raising £32,000!
"Once Bob died, they didn’t just disappear. They continued to be empathetic when everyone else moved on. They understood we were still grieving.”
We're partnering with Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) to offer a Christmas tree recycling service for households across Somerset!
