A rainbow of community, colour, and care!
Under bright blue skies, 750 runners and 80 tiny Bubble Toddlers turned Taunton Racecourse into a kaleidoscope of powdered paint and foam bubbles on Saturday 17 May at our Colour Run and Bubble Toddle.
Updates about our hospice, as well as testimonies about our care from families, patients and friends.
Under bright blue skies, 750 runners and 80 tiny Bubble Toddlers turned Taunton Racecourse into a kaleidoscope of powdered paint and foam bubbles on Saturday 17 May at our Colour Run and Bubble Toddle.
Hazel was cared for by St Margaret's at the end of her life. Her mum, Annie, and her childhood best friend, Dawn, are forever grateful for the care that she received.
Earlier this month, a touching wish from a patient at our In-Patient Unit (IPU) in Taunton captured the hearts of staff, volunteers, and the wider community.
“No one should have to go through this, but many people do,” says Alison. "I want to raise funds so more people can experience the care we did: so that more people can have a cuddle bed, like us.”
In an inspiring display of generosity, determination and love for her dog, 8-year-old Adeline spent January walking 100 miles with her Great Dane, Olive, raising a remarkable £535 for St Margaret’s Hospice in the process.
This Stress Awareness Month, our Head of Learning & People Development, Sarah Ireland, shares insights and resources for dealing with stress and practising self-compassion.
"From the cleaners who always stopped to ask how we were and made Mum giggle, to the chefs who gave us countless puddings, to the unbelievably talented nurses, doctors, and HCAs who formed special connections with Mum—we can’t thank you enough. Thank you from all of our hearts for providing Mum with the most peaceful end-of-life care.”
L&D Coordinator Joe Brooks shares personal insights and tips on understanding neurodiversity in honor of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
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.