St. Mary's Hospice is an independent, charitable, voluntary body funded mainly by the generosity of the community for the community. Founded in 1989 by public subscription, the hospice provides specialist medical nursing and care to people from South Lakeland and Furness suffering from serious progressive illnesses. The hospice building is a late Victorian house with an added extension, set in tranquil and beautiful gardens.
Our philosophy of care, delivered through our range of specialist services, is designed to meet the needs of individual patients and enhance their quality of life. Our services include specialised medical and nursing facilities provided within a purpose built 8 bedded In-patient Unit; operating a ‘Day Care’ service two days a week; Physiotherapy and Complementary Therapy services; Drop-in centres; a Palliative Care Outreach Team, etc. For the full range of services follow the quick link. Click here to find out more about our services
Latest Developments
Service enhancement funding
St. Mary's Hospice is entering an exciting new phase in development. We are creating new and interesting spaces in the hospice building and gardens to allow in-patients and those attending day care and therapy sessions to enjoy the benefits of our wonderful site to the full. Click here to find out more
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Help us raise funds
It costs around £2 million to provide hospice services each year and we have to raise £1.8 million of the total. We rely heavily on the support of the local community to maintain our services. For £1 a week you can give vital support to the hospice and also have the chance of winning a valuable cash prize. Each week someone wins £1000 and there are an additional 32 other cash prizes. Don’t delay – join today and be part of a winning team.
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