Gift of A Day

Gift of Day Care in memory of Arthur O'Connor

On Monday 27 May the costs to operate one full day of Day Care in the Sir Tom Cowie Wing have been donated in loving memory of Arthur O'Connor.

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News

Willow Burn Hospice the first in Durham to receive specialist cancer care accreditation

Willow Burn is the first hospice across the county to achieve specialist accreditation for the top level of care it provides to people with cancer.

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Gift of A Day

Gift of Day Care in memory of Freddy Thompson

On Thursday 9 May, the Thompson Family have given the Gift of Day Care in memory of Freddy Thompson. https://willowburnhospice.org.uk/news/gift-of-day-care-in-memory-of-freddy-thompson-1

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Willow Burn Hospice Supports First National Advance Care Plan Day

On 8 May 2024, Willow Burn Hospice has shown it's support to the first National Advance Care Plan Day with a new information video and other useful resources to highlight the importance of advance care planning and help empower society to make suitable plans for themselves.

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News

Gi Group fund a nurse for 49 hours in memory of colleague Sara O'Brien

This Willow Week, we are shining a spotlight on Gi Group UK who used their recent staff conference as an opportunity to raise funds in memory of Sara O’Brien, a beloved colleague who died in January this year.

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Patient & Family Stories

My Grandad, My Hero by Dawn Turnbull

My Grandad, Eddy Turnbull will always be my hero. Truly one of a kind. He was my best friend, my biggest cheerleader and the keeper of many secrets! I am honoured to be able to share a small snippet of his story. 

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