Hospice of the Good Shepherd Palliative Care Specialists Helping Families in West Cheshire & Deeside with Specialist Palliative Care. Working closely with other health care professionals, we provide quality specialist palliative and end of life care for the people, relatives and carers of our local community. Hospice of the Good Shepherd COVID-19 Emergency Appeal - Save Your Hospice! Now more than ever we need your support. The reality is, because of the shocking impact of the Coronavirus, the Hospice is anticipating that it will be at least £1.1 million short of the income needed for the year [Charity Registration No. 515516]. Learn More Coronavirus Advice for Patients & Visitors The Hospice continues to follow government guidance to ensure the safety of all patients, staff, volunteers and visitors. Please read this before visiting the Hospice. Click here to learn more 1234  Our Services Our specialist team of medical and nursing staff deliver end of life care to our patients and support their families, carers and friends. Our services are varied across a number of disciplines and reflect the diverse nature of our care and support. Learn More  Donations The Hospice of the Good Shepherd has helped thousands of people and their families living with life limiting illness, predominantly from the kind generosity of people like you who make financial donations and volunteer their time. Learn More  Volunteers We have been supported by our volunteers ever since the hospice was established and we now have over 400 people contributing their time in so many different ways. Every hour volunteered allows us to continue providing specialist care. Learn More  Professional Care The Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care in a welcoming and compassionate environment. Healthcare professionals can refer any patient to the Hospice with an advanced life-limiting disease who need specialist care. Learn More Our Care Our dedicated team of staff and healthcare professionals aim to meet the unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of those with a life-limiting illness, and to help maintain their dignity. We provide specialist palliative care for people with cancer and non-cancer life-limiting illnesses, at all stages of their illness. We’re not just focused on our patients either. We fully recognise that it’s also a difficult time for relatives, carers & friends and we provide support for them too. Our Funding Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides its services free of charge to its patients. Just 24% of the funding we receive comes from statutory sources. The remaining 76% is raised from a range of fundraising activities and the support of our very generous local community in Cheshire. In addition, we raise money through our local charity shops and our weekly lottery. Fundraising events cover a broad range of fun activities so there’s sure to be something for everyone in the family. How We Support You Our specialist team of medical and nursing staff deliver end of life care to patients and support their families, carers and friends. The services offered by the Hospice are varied across a number of disciplines and reflect the diverse nature of our care and support. We understand that for many people the thought of coming to the Hospice can be daunting and may make your and your family anxious and this is a particularly difficult period in people’s lives. 1. In-Patient Services 2. Living Well Services 3. Out Patient Clinics 4. Family Support & Bereavement Services 5. Social Work & Family Support Hospice of the Good Shepherd The modern Hospice movement was founded by Dame Cicely Saunders with the establishment in 1967 of St. Christopher’s Hospice in London. This inspired many people across the country to follow her lead and currently there are over 200 Hospices in the UK providing end of life care to over 200,000 people each year. The origins of the Hospice of the Good Shepherd started in 1983 with two nurses attended a meeting of the Chester Lions and spoke about their work in caring for patients suffering from cancer. When asked where they were based the nurses explained that they had no base but talked about the idea of a local Hospice. Under the leadership of Noel Rouse, the Chester Lions approached local businesses, healthcare and community leaders to see if there was sufficient interest in the idea of a setting up a local Hospice. Following a considerable groundswell of support a community meeting was held on 28th September 1983 in Chester Town Hall. It was agreed to set up a working group and at a meeting on 15th November 1983, Vivienne Smith was appointed as Chair of the Hospice Committee. ABOUT US Testimonials “When the end finally came for Mum, Dad was with her and I was in the rose garden of the Hospice. I had just picked up a tag to see the name of a particular rose I loved there – appropriately enough it was called Champagne Memories.” – Steph “It is both challenging and rewarding. I feel privileged to work here.” – Andy Blundell, Staff Nurse “I couldn’t possibly tell you all about the wonderful practical help that this place has provided us with, without mentioning the special family that we feel a part of. ” – Sam Don’t Wait Any Longer. Contact Us Today! SEND MESSAGE Contact Us Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Gordon Lane, Backford, Chester, CH2 4DG Hospice: 01244 851091 Fundraising: 01244 851 811 Lottery: 0151 356 8899 Email: info@hospicegs.com Further Contact Information: Contact Us Newsletter Stay up-to-date with the latest news, events & announcements from the Hospice of the Good Shepherd by entering your details. We do not spam. 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