Great Oaks Hospice’s mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone in our community when they need it most.
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.
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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.
💚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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We have an exciting new role on offer within our wellbeing team, why not give it a go and apply via the NHS jobs site.
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0512-26-0003
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🌼 A huge thank you to Coleford Garden Centre for these absolutely beautiful daffodils and for your continued support. Your kindness brings so much colour and joy to our work, and we’re truly grateful for everything you do for us. 💚 ... See MoreSee Less

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It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.
🏉✨ 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: 07484 659062
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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A huge thank you to Mike!
Last night, regular supporter Mike hosted a charity Quiz Night at Upleadon Village Hall—and he managed to fill the room, with 15 teams taking part!
We’re thrilled to share that the evening raised an amazing £500 for Great Oaks Hospice.
A heartfelt thank you to Mike for his continued support and for organising such a fantastic event.
A great time was had by all!
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