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Stories about enabling people to live well at end of life, including fundraising journeys and more.

Remembering the meaning of Pride
June is Pride month – a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+, and to reflect on the struggles we continue to face as a community
Meet Jilly, one of our Bereavement Support Volunteers
To celebrate Volunteers' Week, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our wonderful volunteers.
Community Support Volunteer talks about role
It's Volunteers' Week between 3rd and 9th June, so we spoke to one of our Community Support Volunteers about what his role entails.
Hospice clinical volunteering opportunity for youngsters opens
We are now taking applications for our coveted clinical volunteering programme for young people.
Rainbow Runners get covered in paint for charity
The St Wilfrid's Hospice team welcomed the biggest crowd ever to this year's Rainbow Run.
The way we talk about dying matters, says hospice during Dying Matters Awareness Week
St Wilfrid's is encouraging the community to talk about death, dying and grief in whatever way works for them this Dying Matters Awareness Week.
The ‘D word’
To mark Dying Matters Awareness Week, Dr David Matthews and Jody Dewar share their thoughts around the importance of the language we use.
Local businesses show off their pedal power
Two local businesses have pledged their support for a challenging 280-mile charity bike ride.
Youngsters tell us why they took part in Swim the Distance challenge
Last month saw the return of our Swim the Distance challenge, where we invited people to swim a distance of their choice throughout the month.
‘The people at the hospice feel like family’
Beryl talks about her family’s experience of St Wilfrid’s and why she now returns to our Street Café every week.
Cold water dipper raises more than £7k
A hospice supporter who took a five minute dip in cold water every day for a month has raised more than £7,000.
Student social worker shares feedback on hospice placement
Madeleine is studying at The University of Brighton and spent a few days at the hospice.
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