"No two days are the same and it's very social"

Andy’s patient receives once in a lifetime Make-A-Wish UK experience

28 Mar 2025

Andy’s Children’s Hospice were delighted to be able to help Chelsea FC fan, Leo Stenner, on his dream trip to visit the Chelsea FC training ground, all thanks to Make-A-Wish UK and...

Spring Newsletter 2025

20 Mar 2025

Catch up on the latest news and events from St Andrew's Hospice.

Volunteer Terry is "giving something back" after losing wife Pat

4 Mar 2025

Terry has only been volunteering for us for three months, however he has already made such an impact. This is his story.

St Andrew's Hospice joins national legacy campaign

14 Feb 2025

The “This is Hospice Care” campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities and to shift public perceptions of hospice care.

Patient gives back to the hospice that 'saved' her

21 Jan 2025

Anne and Richard have been volunteering with St Andrew's Hospice since she received care in 2017. Here is their story.

"No two days are the same and it's very social"

I decided to volunteer for the hospice after I was made redundant from my job at House of Fraser, which I had for almost 50 years. I still wanted to work in retail and after walking down St Peter’s Avenue I could see how busy the shop there was. I knew someone from my House of Fraser days that worked for the hospice, and they gave me an application form so I could get started in the shops. It was very straightforward and easy.

On the retail side, I enjoy how busy the shop is and getting to meet and speak to different people all the time. No two days are the same and it’s very social. With wellbeing, it’s knowing you get as much out of the sessions as the patients do. I have experience with dementia so it’s very rewarding knowing you’re a good part of someone's day. My favourite thing about volunteering is being part of such an incredible, supportive and inclusive team.