Meet Sarah Turnbull - New Head of Clinical Services

This week we welcome Sarah Turnbull to the Clinical and Senior Management Team at Willow Burn Hospice. Find out more about our new recruit in this introduction from Sarah herself.

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Family Support Referrals Update

Due to an increase in referrals from external sources to our adult bereavement counselling service we currently have an extended waiting list for service provision. Following a comprehensive review of the service, we have concluded that, due to current resource limitations, we are unable to meet the increasing number of external referrals.

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Annual General Meeting 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the charity will be held at Willow Burn Hospice on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 6pm to transact the business of the organisation

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Upcoming Changes to the Clinical Services Team at Willow Burn Hospice

We will soon be saying farewell to our much-loved Day Centre Lead, Denise Elvidge, as she moves closer to her family. Day Services will continue to flourish under the leadership of Carol Hagri, who will be stepping down as Head of Clinical Services to take on this new role.

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Tea Hatch Reopens at Shotley Bridge Hospital

After several years of closure, the Tea Hatch at Shotley Bridge Hospital has officially reopened under the care of Willow Burn Hospice, bringing light refreshments back to patients, staff, and visitors.

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New Leaflet Available For Download: A Guide To Your Hospice Admission

A new patient leaflet is now available for download to guide your patients in the community on their hospice admission to Willow Burn Hospice.

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