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New year, new you!
Ready for something new in 2022? Take on a charity challenge for Bolton Hospice this year and push your limits to support patient care.
A festive update from our retail team
See our charity shops, eBay and Old Bank Café opening times over Christmas and New Year
Bolton businesses work together to support the hospice
Companies across Bolton have been busy taking part in a range of fundraising activities as part of our Workplace Raise-a-thon. Since the start of October, the 17 businesses who have joined the campaign so far have collectively raised over £14,619!
Children’s author raises funds with festive poem
Yvonne Weatherhead MBE has been writing children’s books for many years. This Christmas she has released another of her popular ‘Flying Grandma’ poems, with all funds raised in support of Bolton Hospice.
Hospice doctor has research published
Dr Jenny Klimiuk, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at Bolton Hospice, has had her research on the Lourdes pilgrimage and its impact on quality of life published in a renowned international journal.
Box Power boost hospice with generous donation!
The hospice recently received an incredible surprise thanks to Corin and Tricia Dalby from Box Power, and their kind donation to support the care we provide to local people and their loves ones.
Hospice Educators celebrate 15 years of service
Vicki and Angela from our Education Team share their story after working together for 15 years here at the hospice.
Strictly Learn to Dance 2021: The Results!
Saturday 6th December saw the long awaited Bolton Hospice Strictly Learn to Dance Finale return to the Bolton Whites Hotel, with 11 couples competing and stepping into the spotlight to show their dance training; taken on to help raise vital funds for the hospice!
Meet the team: Wirinder Bhatiani
Wirinder Bhatiani has recently joined Bolton Hospice as a Trustee, bringing his expertise in health care and supporting our community to the Board.
Caroline's Light Up a Life story
Light Up a Life has a special meaning for Caroline Johnson, who remembers her loving mum, Jean Kirkpatrick. Caroline will be dedicating a light in memory of her Mum once again this year as our Light Up a Life appeal returns this Winter.
Make a Will Month - November 2021
Have you made a Will yet, or is it a job left for some time in the future?
Did you know that nearly two thirds of UK adults don’t have a valid will? Why not Make a Will during the month of November and help support Bolton Hospice at the same time.
UK Malnutrition Awareness Week
Malnutrition affects 1 in 10 older adults in the UK and this figure is growing due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, UK Malnutrition Awareness Week takes place between 11th – 17th October to help raise the profile of malnutrition and encourage everyone to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms.