Hospice Launches Summer Campaign for Hospice Care at Home
As World Cup anticipation builds and England fans wait to see if football will come home once more, St Elizabeth Hospice has launched its, Care. It’s coming home campaign, to raise awareness of the care its teams deliver to local people in their homes, which makes up 70% of the charity’s total service provision.
Every year the charity delivers support to over 4,000 patients & families living with life-limiting illnesses in East & Mid-Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney, with over 70% of these services provided in the community.
Last year alone, 555 local people aged 45 and under received St Elizabeth Hospice’s care, a number which is increasing. Behind every figure is a family navigating difficult moments, which is why community support for hospice activities, like Care. It’s coming home, is so important.
Ellie Main, Associate Director of Fundraising & Supporter Engagement at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: “This summer, as we all gather with friends, family and loved ones to enjoy the festival of football that is the World Cup, the hospice is launching our Care. It’s coming home campaign.
“The campaign aims to raise awareness that the majority of our vital care is delivered day and night in people’s homes across our local community, with our nursing teams providing specialist care, emotional support and reassurance so families can remain together in the place they feel most comfortable.”
These services are provided free of charge to patients and loved ones, with 70% of care funding raised via community generosity such as supporter fundraising, participation in hospice events, and purchasing from hospice shops to name but a few avenues.
Launching on 15 June, ahead of England’s first game on 17 June, Care. It’s coming home invites the local community to get involved in a range of ways.
From entering the Summer Raffle, participating in the World Cup-themed Match Giving Week, taking on the community Keepy Uppy challenge or becoming a regular giver donating as little as £10 a month. There are many opportunities for the community to show their support and become a member of the hospice team.
Every penny raised will make a real difference to the patients and families under the care of St Elizabeth Hospice.
“Knowing Mum was in the safe hands of the hospice gave us such peace of mind. Having the 24/7 support of OneCall phone line was amazing, you just felt reassured knowing support was there whenever you needed it,” explained Michelle, who is from the Ipswich area.
“I would encourage anyone to consider fundraising or volunteering for the hospice if they are able to. We never know when we might need the hospice’s support, but they are there for you and your family when you need them most. I know from my own experience how important this support is.
“Losing my Mum was something I never thought could happen to someone so young, but St Elizabeth Hospice helped my family and me through it and I will forever be grateful to them.”
