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.
we are looking for experienced HCA's to join our expanding bank team working with Hospice at Home. If you would like to discuss the role further we would love to hear from you! www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0512-26-0005
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At Great Oaks, when families invite us into their homes, it is a privilege we never take for granted.
We were deeply touched to read a recent letter in The Forester describing one family’s experience.
To the family who shared these words – thank you💚
Your story will help others understand the difference compassionate care can make, and reassure them that they are not alone.
🌿Great Oaks Hospice is here for our community 💚
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Our team are out today in Coleford in Mushet Walk, please pop along and say hello 💚
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#TalkingAboutDyingMatters
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It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.
There’s still time to sign up for next week’s Great Oaks Hospice Swimathon at Bathurst Pool, Lydney!🏊♀️
Take the plunge and help support local hospice care while challenging yourself in the pool.
Whether you swim a few lengths or go the distance, every splash makes a difference!
📅 Saturday 16th May
📍 Bathurst Pool, Lydney
💷 Entry: Just £5
To take part, simply pay your entry fee via our JustGiving page.
If you’d like to go even further and raise extra sponsorship, we’d love you to create your own fundraising page and link it to ours.
⏰ Book your swim time slot by phone or email….
📞 Call 01593 811910
📧 Email events@great-oaks.org.uk
Bring your friends, family, or teammates along and help us make waves for Great Oaks Hospice! 🌊💚
The Great Oaks Hospice Swimathon 2026
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On Saturday 16th May, brave swimmers from across the Forest of Dean, & further afield, will be diving into Bathurst Pool in Lydney and splashing around to raise funds for Great Oaks Hospice.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you are in Coleford today, don't forget to pop along and have a chat with our team 💚
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⛳💚 A huge thank you to everyone at Cinderford RFC for choosing to support Great Oaks Hospice with their upcoming Charity Golf Day at Forest Hills Golf Club.
Events like this mean so much to us and help raise vital funds to support local people and families when they need it most.
With a shotgun start planned, we’re now looking to get even more teams involved for what promises to be a fantastic day of golf, laughs and fundraising — all for an incredible cause. 🏌️♂️💚
So if you fancy taking part, get your fourball together and join us! Team entry forms and all the details on how to enter can be found now on www.cinderfordrfc.co.uk/home/golf-day-in-support-of-great-oaks-hospice/
From the first tee to the final putt, every team taking part will be helping support local hospice care across our community.
A special thank you also goes to everyone supporting, sponsoring and organising the event — your support truly does make a difference.
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