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David Wilson Homes Supports St Catherine's Hospice with £1,500 Donation

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St Catherine's Hospice, located near David Wilson Homes' Calder Rise development in Cottam, has been providing a range of services since its founding in 1985. The charity's services include hospice care, home visits, bereavement support, and support for carers and family members. James Da Costa, Corporate Engagement Partner at St Catherine's Hospice, expressed gratitude for the £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes, stating that it will aid in providing the best possible care to those in need.

This year marks the hospice's 40th anniversary, and the charity is having a significant fundraising push with various events planned throughout the year. The theme for the entire year is "The Year of the Butterfly," named after the Butterfly Effect - the ripple of kindness that flows from supporters and volunteers into the heart of the hospice's compassionate work. The hospice offers care for up to 19 patients at a time and hundreds more through its Hospice at Home team, out in the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • St Catherine's Hospice provides a range of services, including hospice care, home visits, bereavement support, and support for carers and family members.
  • The charity was founded in 1985 and is largely dependent on community donations for funding.
  • The hospice's ongoing care and support are made possible by the generosity of the community, enabling thousands of patients and their families to experience comfort, dignity, and the chance to create cherished memories during a difficult time.
  • The hospice has cared for over 1,800 patients in the past year and has a team of specialist doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, social workers, and more.
  • The charity's approach is to listen carefully to all of the details, big and small, to get to know their patients and the people important to them, taking into account their individual needs, wishes, and concerns, and supporting them to achieve what matters to them.
  • David Wilson Homes' donation came from its Community Fund scheme via The Barratt Redrow Foundation, which supports national and local charities across the UK.
  • The David Wilson Homes North West team is proud to support St Catherine's Hospice and help celebrate the charity's 40th Anniversary.

Statistics:

  • The charity was founded in 1985.
  • Over 1,800 patients were cared for last year.
  • The hospice offers care for up to 19 patients at a time.
  • The hospice has a team of specialist doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, social workers, and more.
  • The charity's approach is to support 1,800 patients and their families each year.

Sources:

  • "St Catherine's Hospice"
  • "David Wilson Homes"
  • "The Barratt Redrow Foundation"
  • "James Da Costa, Corporate Engagement Partner at St Catherine's Hospice"
  • "Claire Jarvis, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes North West"

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