Great Oaks Hospice’s mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone in our community when they need it most.
Who we are
Great Oaks Hospice is in Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean. We provide a range of services for adults with life-limiting illnesses, and their families and carers.
All our services are free of charge and provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.
We offer a range of services for adults with life-limiting illnesses and their support networks.
Everyone can support us, whether donating, fundraising, volunteering or joining us for an event.
Guidance for healthcare professionals about referrals, courses, resources, etc.
Latest events
Some of our wonderful supporters
From our Facebook pages
Great Oaks provides supportive, palliative and end of life care programmes according to the ongoing and changing needs of our community, All of our services are free of charge and provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.
🩶A DIFFERENT MINDSET
🩶Has someone close to you received a Dementia diagnosis?
🩶MINDSET for family members is an 8-week course for people who are supporting someone who has received a dementia diagnosis within the last 2 years.
🤝This support course is run by a skilled therapist who will cover a range of topics, and you will also have the opportunity to meet and talk to others who are going through similar experiences.
💚Next course @ Great Oaks Hospice, Coleford, GL16 8QE
📅The course will run every Friday morning, 10 – 1130 for 8 weeks - starting 24th April 2026
For more info contact:
☎️Great Oaks Hospice on: 01594 811910
📨maggie.grady@mindsong.org.uk
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Have you seen our current vacancy? Always fancied a career within your local community? We would love to see your application!
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0512-26-0003
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💚Do you or someone you know need support and/or guidance accessing Hospice@Home services; Carers Support; Bereavement/Counselling services; Community Support and other services for those coping with life-limiting illnesses?
🧅Do you live in or near Newent?
📅Our Great Oaks Wellbeing Service host a drop in on the first Tuesday of every month at the Newent Community Centre
🍵The April coffee morning is next week on Tuesday between 10-12, we hope to see you there
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It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.
🩶A DIFFERENT MINDSET
🩶Has someone close to you received a Dementia diagnosis?
🩶MINDSET for family members is an 8-week course for people who are supporting someone who has received a dementia diagnosis within the last 2 years.
🤝This support course is run by a skilled therapist who will cover a range of topics, and you will also have the opportunity to meet and talk to others who are going through similar experiences.
💚Next course @ Great Oaks Hospice, Coleford, GL16 8QE
📅The course will run every Friday morning, 10 – 1130 for 8 weeks - starting 24th April 2026
For more info contact:
☎️Great Oaks Hospice on: 01594 811910
📨maggie.grady@mindsong.org.uk
#hospice #dementia #dementiacare #dementiahelp
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🏉✨ Great Oaks Hospice Sports Quiz Night! ✨🏉
Ready to put your sports knowledge to the test? Gather your team of 4, it’s £5 per person, and join us for a brilliant evening of friendly competition — in support of Great Oaks Hospice
📅 Friday 5th June
📍 Bell Sports & Rugby Park
🕖 7pm for a 7:30pm start
💰 £100 for the winning team
Proceeds will help Great Oaks Hospice continue providing free specialist care and support across our Forest of Dean community.
Food available on the night but please pre-book your orders
Booking via events@great-oaks.org.uk or call 01594 811910
Come along, have fun, and help us make a difference. 💚
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𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲
Lydbrook Athletic Football Club are kindly holding a Charity Match & Quiz Night on Sunday 5th April, with all proceeds being donated in support of Billy’s London Marathon fundraising for Great Oaks Hospice. 💚
⚽ Charity Match📅 Sunday 5th April⏰ 11am kick-off📍 Lydbrook AFC, Recreational Ground, GL17 9PPThe club will be open from 12pm.
🧠 Quiz Night⏰ 6:30pm start💷 £5 per person👥 Max 6 per team🍽️ Sausage & chips available🍰 Cake | 🎟️ Raffle | 🔨 Auction
To book a table: 07703649027
A huge thank you to Lydbrook Athletic Football Club for their support and to everyone getting involved to help Billy with his amazing London Marathon challenge in aid of Great Oaks Hospice. 💚🏃♂️
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