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.
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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.
💚Today our very own Karen, Complementary Therapist, delivered a wonderful training morning for members of the Great Oaks team on the HEARTS process.
❤️The HEARTS Process brings together Hands-on techniques, Empathy, Aromas, Relaxation, Textures and Sound to promote deep comfort and calm for patients and carers.
💚The session was really well received, with staff appreciating the opportunity to learn such a gentle, holistic approach to supporting wellbeing.
❤️Karen is already looking forward to introducing even more of the Great Oaks team to this soothing relaxation method in the months ahead.
#hearts #ThisIsHospiceCare #MakeADifference #greatoakshospice
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🌼 Introducing… More of Our Incredible Great Oaks Team! 🌼
Today we’re delighted to spotlight four wonderful members of our team who work together to make Great Oaks Hospice the caring, compassionate place it is.
📸 Above, from left to right in the photo:
✨ Michelle – Community Support Lead
Michelle provides a vital listening ear and practical support to individuals and families across our community, helping people feel connected and cared for when they need it most.
✨ Kate – Wellbeing Lead
Kate leads our Wellbeing services, creating safe, welcoming spaces where people can take part in activities, access support, and feel empowered through every stage of their journey.
📸 Below, from left to right in the photo:
✨ Chloe – Hospice Support Nurse
Visiting in the community or welcoming people to the hospice, Chloe supports patients with kindness and professionalism, ensuring comfort, dignity, and person‑centred care every day.
✨ Stacey – Hospice at Home Lead
Stacey heads up our Hospice at Home service, coordinating personalised care for people in the comfort of their own homes and helping families feel supported when it matters most.
💚We’re proud of every member of our team who puts compassion into action, day in and day out. Thank you for everything you do.
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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 shop we are currently really needing your pre loved quality ladies clothing please!
Clothing, shoe, handbags
Drop them in at any one of our beautiful shop and don't forget to gift aid if you can, every little bit makes such a big difference to the care and support the hospice gives.
#charityshopfinds #recycleyourstyle #Coleford #lydney #fashiondesigner
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🎶 Community Fundraising in Aid of Great Oaks Hospice 🎶
We are delighted to share that Parkend Silver Band are hosting a fantastic fundraising event, where Great Oaks Hospice has been chosen as one of the charities to benefit.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in organising and supporting this wonderful community concert. Your generosity helps us continue providing free care and support to local people and their families.
If you’d like to find out more about the event, you can visit the Facebook link here:�👉 facebook.com/events/s/joint-concert-with-speacial-gu/1670496377446163/
💚 Thank you for supporting our hospice.�In aid of Great Oaks Hospice.
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