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Becoming St Wilfrid’s Head of Community Nursing
We spoke to Head of Community Nursing, Eirian Levell about the 14 years she has been at St Wilfrid's Hospice.
02/08/21
‘The memories, emotions and sadness will never go away.’
In 2007, Claire Hadfield's father was cared for in the hospice in Mill Gap Road. She has kindly shared her memories of this time with us.
19/07/21
Creating community links with St Wilfrid’s WI
We speak to St Wilfrid's WI President Deborah Becker to find out more about the first WI to be held at a hospice.
02/07/21
‘I was welcomed at any time of day’
Carol Stanley’s mother, Joyce Prentice, was cared for in 1986. Now, 35 years later, Carol has shared her family’s story.
21/04/21
A year of half marathons
In the run up to her 50th birthday, Elaine French is running 12 half marathons in memory of her father in law.
09/04/21
Early hospice memories from Corrie Paxton
Corrie Paxton was part of the committee that helped to set up St Wilfrid's Hospice in the early 80s. She has kindly shared her memories with us.
06/04/21
‘They called us the Lavender Ladies!’
Our Lead Complementary Therapists, Anna Kent and Angie Panteli, share how their role has changed over the years.
22/03/21
‘A special time in my nursing career’
Janice Vanstone (née Pavey) worked on the Nursing Team at St Wilfrid’s Hospice for over four years when it first opened in 1983.
10/03/21
‘The kitchen became my domain’
The first cook at the hospice in Mill Gap Road, Ruby Clemence, shares her memories.
19/02/21
The first St Wilfrid’s patient
In 1983, Denis Nolan was the first patient to be admitted to St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Sheila, his wife of 21 years, has kindly shared their story.
02/02/21
The beginning of St Wilfrid’s Hospice
St Wilfrid's Hospice Co-Founder, Dr Joan Hester, has shared her story and how the idea first came about.
04/01/21
St Wilfrid’s has been chosen as a Co-op local cause!
St Wilfrid’s Hospice has been selected for the Co-op Community Fund scheme.
07/12/20
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Get involved
Volunteer with us
Volunteering with St Wilfrid's
Volunteering opportunities
Volunteering FAQs
Our Shops
Find a shop
Donate to our shops
Our eBay store
Our Etsy store
Our Depop store
Our Vinted store
The Street Café
Fundraising events and challenges
All our events
Ultra Challenges
Thrillseeker Challenges
Sahara Trek 2025
London Marathon 2025
Brighton Marathon 2025
Eastbourne Half Marathon 2025
Swim the Distance
Fire Walk
Rainbow Run - Registration now open!
Open Gardens 2025
Community events
Corporate supporters
Business Breakfast
Recycle Your Christmas Tree
Fundraising Pack and Downloadable Resources
Our Community Links
Find out more about our Community Links
Community Groups
Health & Support Links
Homelessness/Vulnerably Housed
Social Groups/Associations
Bereavement support
Play Local Hospice Lottery
Amazon Wishlist
Giving
Donate
Donate to protect our services
Support us today
Regular Giving - sponsor a nurse
In Memory of
Funerals
Tribute Funds
Memory Tree
Forget-me-not Seeds
Memory Wall
Legacies & wills
Corporate
How you can support us as a business
Charitable Trusts & Foundations
Our care
Our care services
Care at home
Advance care planning
Bereavement support
Bereavement Support for Young People & Children
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Complementary therapy
Family & carers
Hospice video tour
Inpatient Unit
Social work & family support
Spiritual support
Therapies
24/7 Nurse Line
Living Well
Accessing our care
What we do
Where we are
Contact us
Professionals
Make a referral
Professional placements
Learning & Development
Staff development
About us
Contact us
Visiting the hospice
Hospice video tour
Join our team
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Publications
Quality Accounts
Reaching Out magazine
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Safeguarding
Translated Leaflet
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