This is Hospice Care – Margaret’s Story

We want to share a heartfelt reason why our supporter and volunteer Margaret chose to bequeath a considerable amount of her estate to Willowbrook Hospice. “The love and care our son Michael received in the final month of his life was immeasurable. Michael had his first cancer aged 18, and continued through to his 55th […]
This is Hospice Care – Irene’s story

Irene Wills is a volunteer at Willowbrook Hospice, and today we are sharing why she has named Willowbrook in her Will. Irene said, “My husband was a patient at Willowbrook Hospice for five days before he sadly passed away, in 2015. The way he was looked after by the staff was marvellous. They not only […]
This is Hospice Care

This is Hospice Care Willowbrook Hospice is proud to be part of the This is Hospice Care campaign—a unique collaboration of 143 hospices across England, Scotland, and Wales, led by Hospice UK. Here at Willowbrook, we’re at the heart of our community in St Helens and Knowsley, providing compassionate care, comfort, and dignity to patients […]
Comedy Night raises £2,625!

On Friday 7th February, we hosted our annual Comedy Night and together we have raised a magnificent £2,625 for Willowbrook Hospice! This event was made possible through sponsorship from a very generous and kind supporter whose family member was looked after by our hospice team. The event was compered by the fantastic Peter Edge who […]
Thank you GPW Recruitment for raising £1,000!

A massive thank you to GPW Recruitment for their incredible fundraising efforts, raising £1,000 for Willowbrook Hospice! Your generosity and commitment to supporting our hospice mean so much to our patients and their families. “At GPW Recruitment, we are proud to have raised £1,000 for Willowbrook Hospice. Supporting a local charity aligns with our core […]
Story Telling Week

National Storytelling Week is an annual event which celebrates the power of sharing stories. Stories teach us about the world; they allow us to step into someone else’s shoes and feel empathy. From 3rd February until the 9th February, as part of National Storytelling Week, shared some stories and encourage anyone who would like to […]
Lottery Team visit to Alumasc Roofing

A Huge Thank You to Alumasc Roofing! Our Lottery Sales Lead, Jane had an amazing visit to Alumasc Roofing to promote the Willowbrook Hospice Lottery, and we can’t thank them enough for being so welcoming! Every single member of staff was so kind, and we’re thrilled to say we had 10 new sign-ups – all […]
Thank you D J Platt Landscapes LTD

Huge thanks to D J Platt Landscapes LTD for very kindly chipping the Christmas trees we collected for recycling, at no cost to the hospice. We are really grateful for the time they donated to us to carry out the work, thank you again!
January Chatty Café

Another successful Chatty Café held at The Living Well, Borough Road, St Helens in partnership with the NHS St Helens Central Primary Care Network and their Social Prescribers – Andrea Irvine and Laura Rooney. The Chatty Cafe’s are a great opportunity to meet new people, come along for free tea, coffee and a natter – […]
Staff and Volunteer Long Service Awards 2024

The 2024 Long Service Awards ceremony at The Living Well was a chance to celebrate the dedication and contributions of both staff and volunteers. This year, 65 individuals were recognised for their commitment, with 46 volunteers and 19 staff members honoured. Together, these winners have collectively dedicated an impressive 740 years of service to Willowbrook, […]