Hundreds of people took part in our winter fundraising initiative last year where real Christmas trees were collected and then recycled. Find out how they were processed and made into new products. Read more
For the latest episode of our Strathcarron Stories Podcast, join us as we sit down with Susan Bateman, the dedicated ward manager of our inpatient unit (affectionately known as the Ward). Read more
Edinburgh became the epicentre for those looking to learn about the latest developments and learnings in palliative care this week as the Strathcarron Conference: “Palliative Care: Looking through a different lens" took place in the city. Read more
Sharron has been a Hospice at Home Healthcare Assistant since the service started in 2014 and has worked for the Hospice for 20 years. Sharron shares her experience of working with Hospice at Home – the first of its kind in Scotland - as we mark the 10th anniversary of the service this week. Read more
As part of marking the 10th anniversary of our Hospice at Home service two families have kindly shared their experiences with us. Alastair shares the story of his wife Leigh who died in the care of Hospice at Home in 2022, aged 49 years old. Anne’s step daughter Natalie (20) died in the care of Hospice at Home in 2015. Read more
PODCAST DROP: Listen for more info into Hospice at Home - as we celebrates ten years supporting people at end of life across our communities. Read more
We were delighted to welcome some community group representatives to the Hospice today to have a discussion around how those bereaved in our local areas can be supported. Read more
Motivated by a near death experience and now inspired to help Strathcarron – fundraisers Danny and Malcolm are taking on our Kiltwalk challenge next month and encouraging others to sign up. Read more
In the latest edition of the Strathcarron Stories Podcast series we share the heart-breaking and inspirational first part of the story of Laura McGowan. Laura sister Donna died in the Hospice in 2018 aged just 41. Her brother Kevin has also been diagnosed with cancer and Laura has now received the heart-breaking news that she has stage 4 incurable breast cancer. Read more
Some of our staff and volunteers have been busy over the last few weeks working on transforming two of our outdoor spaces into wellbeing garden areas. Read more