Hospice Care Week 2023
This year's Hospice Care Week takes place from 9th - 15th October and is a chance to celebrate hospice care nationwide, and the incredible work that is being done to make sure everyone can benefit from the very best end of life care.
Hospice Care Week 2023 focuses on 'workforce' under the theme 'We are hospice care".
Hospice staff find it to be the most rewarding and satisfying job of their career. But the need for hospice care is growing, and there aren’t enough people to fill the roles we need to look after dying patients and their families. Without people to fill these empty roles, hospices will struggle to keep providing the gold-standard end-of-life care everyone deserves.
That’s why, this Hospice Care Week, we’ll be celebrating everyone that makes hospice care what it is.
Say hello to...
Meet Lisa
"During one night shift in 1998, a patient was very poorly and I spent all night nursing the lady and supporting her family until her death in the early hours of the morning. I found this experience had a profound effect on me, and I decided then I would like to train to become a hospice nurse."
Meet Hitesh
“Hello, I’m Hitesh and I’m the Data & IT Systems Administrator here at Bolton Hospice. I’ve been here for 5 months now and am really enjoying the role so far.
"My favourite thing about working here is the breadth of the people I work with – as everyone ultimately has some interaction with IT, it’s really rewarding to know that I’m supporting everyone to do their jobs and to deliver the very best care to the people of Bolton.”
Meet John
“I’m John and I’m the Spiritual Care & Bereavement Support Lead at the hospice, and I’ve been here for about 7 years now.
“I’d describe my role as also including lots of emotional support. That’s a really vital way of supporting patients and families through a difficult time, and what that looks like really depends on what matters most to them at the time.
Meet Lisa
"It is a true privilege to be part of the hospice, meeting people at their most vulnerable and being able to make a difference. Without the support of the fantastic hospice team this would not be possible. Every day is different and presents new challenges, but it really is an honour to be part of such an amazing team."
Meet Kerry
"I first joined the hospice as a volunteer, 20 years ago now. I was looking to get back into something when my daughter started school, so thought I'd give it a go and get some new skills under my belt. Then a job came up in Lottery and I've been here ever since!
Meet Lisa
"My role involves being involved in all aspects of the Bolton Hospice Volunteer experience, from recruitment and induction of new volunteers, to arranging Christmas parties, collating stories for the newsletter and training. It’s very varied and no day is ever the same!"
Bolton Hospice’s consultant-led team of doctors, nurses and other professional staff provide expert care and support for local people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and their families, in the hospice and at home. We not only take care of patients' physical needs, they consider their emotional, spiritual and social needs too. And they support families and close friends, both during illness and in bereavement.
Bolton Hospice care for patients throughout their illness, helping to improve their wellbeing and quality of life. We also provide compassionate, dedicated and dignified care for patients at the end of their life.
Did you know?
- Visitors are welcome at Bolton Hospice 24 hours a day!
- Pets are also welcome to visit
- Bolton Hospice is an independent charity and all its services are free of charge
- It’s a common misconception that once you’re admitted to a hospice you will die. Many patients will be admitted to the inpatient unit for transitional care after treatment or for control of symptoms such as pain or nausea and after a short stay will return home.
- Bolton Hospice care for patients with any life-limiting illness such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney (renal) disease, liver disease, heart disease and neurological diseases.
- Bolton Hospice offers 24 hour advice for patients, carers and healthcare professionals on palliative care and end of life care issues.