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
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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.
Vacancy closing soon! Get those applications in now for your chance to join our amazing team. www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0512-26-0005
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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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It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.
🍓 Strawberry Summer Ball 🍓
Hosted by Cinderford Rugby Club
We’re very grateful to Cinderford Rugby Club for choosing to support Great Oaks Hospice through their upcoming Strawberry Summer Ball, taking place on Saturday 27 June.
The event is being independently organised and hosted by Cinderford Rugby Club, who will be making a kind donation to Great Oaks Hospice from the proceeds. Funds raised will help support the specialist care and services we provide to local people and their families.
🎶 An evening of dining, dancing and entertainment📍 Cinderford Rugby Club🕡 6.30pm for a 7pm start, finishing at midnight🎟 Tickets £37.50 (including buffet, dessert and welcome drink)🎧 DJ Pete Stead🎟 Raffle and auction on the night
💚 Please note: This event is organised and run by Cinderford Rugby Club, not Great Oaks Hospice. All ticket sales and event enquiries should be directed to the organisers using the contact details on the poster.
We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved for supporting hospice care in our community 🍓 💚
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🌱🔍 WHO DUNNIT in the leek patch?! 🔍🌱
The local Gardeners are at it again…
Prize leeks have been insulted & the gardening gloves are off 🧑🌾
Join us for a hilariously suspicious evening of gossip, grudges, gardening and finger pointing at “Murder She Leeked!” 🥬🕵️♀️
Expect:
🌼 Dodgy gardeners
🍷 A glass or two of Dutch courage
🕵️♂️ Terrible detective work
😂 Lots of laughs
🎭 Fancy dress encouraged
🏆 Prize for the winning sleuths!
Will you crack the case… or accuse the wrong cabbage entirely?
In support of Great Oaks Hospice 💚
📍 Bells Hotel, Coleford
📅 Saturday 6th June
☎️ Book now & help solve the mystery
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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
