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Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 1h

Having a Will in place is one of the most important things you can do for your family and loved ones.

Write or update your Will in October with one of our participating solicitors and instead of asking for a fee, they'll ask you to make a donation to Strathcarron Hospice.

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Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for our popular Strathcarron Hospice Vintage Fair!

📅 Saturday 8 Nov
⛪ Bridge of Allan Parish Church
🕙 10am to 4pm

👛 Donation entry

👗 Browse vintage clothing, accessories, vinyl, Strathcarron Christmas cards and more!

🍰 Afternoon tea £5pp

#vintage #retro #vinyl #hospice #Stirling

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 2d

🤝 This #AlliedHealthProfessionsDay we celebrate our teams across the Hospice who work collaboratively together to support patients to make the most of the time they have left, making every moment count.

Thank you #AHPCommunity 💙

#Strathcarron

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 5d

🏃Our 10K race registrations are now closed.

🏃However, you can still be involved!

🏃Sign up to take part in the Hospice virtual 10K should you wish to join in this fantastic fundraiser in your own time on Sunday!

Register here ➡️ buff.ly/aq8EKuv

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Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 5d

🏃 We are looking forward to welcoming all the runners and spectators for our Strathcarron Hospice annual 10K fundraising event tomorrow!

ℹ️ Please note a number of road closures will be in place for the duration.

🎽Find out more www.strathcarronhospice.net/news/strathcarron-10k-road-closures-2025

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 6d

Staff were delighted to visit @ScotGov yesterday as part of #HospiceCareWeek

They spoke to elected members about the vital work we do supporting palliative care and end of life patients and their families.

Read more ➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/Pages/News/

#HospiceCare #MoreThanYouThink

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 6d

URGENT TRAVEL UPDATE

From 9am today (Fri 10 Oct) there will be essential roadworks on the B818 (road into the Hospice).

We've been reassured that this will not affect travel to & from the Hospice, but just to make you all aware.

For any urgent enquiries, please call: 01324 826222

Thank you ❤️

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 7d

📖 Our lymphoedema team attended the British Lymphoedema Society (BLS) Conference this week, enjoying the opportunity to expand their learning and knowledge on this specialist area of healthcare 💡

Read more ➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/news

#BLS2025 #lymphoedema #lymphnodes #health

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Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 9d

We’re on the lookout for Christmas fayres/festive markets happening over the holiday period where the fundraising team at Strathcarron Hospice can attend. If you know of any events coming up, we’d love to hear from you!

Please email [email protected] with events!

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 10d

"My family and I truly believed I would not live to see Christmas."

Stuart was admitted last year to Strathcarron with terminal lung cancer. He believes Hospice care has given him more time with his family.

Read his Hospice story here: buff.ly/2aSNFYN

#HospiceCareWeek #MoreThanYouThink

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 11d

🛍️Over £100,000 is raised annually via Gift Aid through our retail shops - the equivalent cost of around five days of running our services and supporting those who are end of life!

Sign up to #GiftAid the next time you pop into our shops www.strathcarronhospice.net/our-shops
#TickTheBox

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Summer Raffle - you helped to raise a staggering £31,877 for Hospice services.

Thanks to the support of local business, Halliday, every penny from every ticket will go straight to patient care - allowing us to care for people when and where they need us.

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 22d

💡 Work in healthcare and would like to expand your knowledge about the latest developments and debates in #palliativecare?

Join us 1&2 October for our Hospice Conference 'Palliative Care: Fit for the Future?' held in Edinburgh. Buy tickets ➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/Event/pallia...

#hospice

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Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 23d

🎮✨ Stream for Strathcarron – Make Your Night Shift Count! ✨🎮

📅 When? From 26th October
💻 Who? Anyone who wants to support this vital cause
🎯 Why? To help nurses continue providing specialist care, love, and support to patients overnight

Sign up here: buff.ly/W5eb9zj

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 23d

☕ Our new Papermill Cafe in The Bellfield Centre @NHSForthValley Stirling Health & Care Village, officially opened today with Stirling Lord Provost Elaine Watterson cutting the ribbon on the new venture!

Read more www.strathcarronhospice.net/news/new-str...

Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm

#stirling

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 24d

Join us for our Strathcarron Conference 'Palliative Care: Fit for the Future?' 1&2 October.

Hear talks from leading experts in #palliativecare, #healthcare innovation, and patient-centred care to explore the evolving landscape of the field.

Info and tickets ➡️ bit.ly/3TqFlGE

#hospicecare

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 25d

⭐ Don't miss out on your chance to WIN and HELP!⭐

You could win a massive £10,000 in the Local Hospice Lottery September Super Draw!

Have you bought your entries yet? Purchase your entries here:
www.localhospicelottery.org/superdraw/st...

The draw will take place on Mon 29 Sept - GOOD LUCK!

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Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 26d

Strathcarron Hospice will celebrate its 45th anniversary next year!

We’ve got BIG plans to celebrate & we want you, our local community to be a BIG part of it. 💜

🎉 Strathcarron Hospice turns 45 next year! 🎉

Thank you 💙

Find out more ➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/Pages/News/

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Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · 29d

🚛 Primary school pupils are being invited to name our new Hospice community van and secondary pupils tasked to come up with a dazzling festive design for Strathcarron’s 2025 digital Christmas e-Card 🎄

Read the story here ➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/news/pupils-...

#Strathcarron

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · Sep 16

Calling All Community and Event Groups

We would love to connect with your group and share how you can support your local hospice. We’d love to come along to your next get together and chat about some fundraising and volunteering opportunities. Get in touch!

[email protected]

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · Sep 15

Could you volunteer to help your local Hospice like Janette?

We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities available, or if you have a skill you would like to offer please get in touch!

Interested in finding out more? Visit ➡️ www.strathcarronhospice.net/Listing/Category/volunteering

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · Sep 14

⭐ Don't miss out on your chance to WIN and HELP!⭐

You could win a massive £10,000 in the Local Hospice Lottery September Super Draw!

Have you bought your entries yet? Purchase your entries here:
www.localhospicelottery.org/superdraw/st...

The draw will take place on Mon 29 Sept - GOOD LUCK!

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Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · Sep 12

🎶 Local DJs and music fans joined forces at #Falkirk's Caboosh@28 to raise an amazing £2000 for the Hospice recently.

❤️ Thank you to everyone involved for supporting your local Hospice.

£33 will provide one hour of specialist care by a Strathcarron Nurse, so every pound you donate is vital.

Staff and DJs from Caboosh in Falkirk donate £2000 cheque to Strathcarron Hospice

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · Sep 11

Please email [email protected] with a copy of your student ID for student discount information.

Strathcarron Hospice @strathcarron.bsky.social · Sep 11

What insights and learnings will you gain from our 2025 Conference 'Palliative Care: Fit for the Future?'

Join leading experts in #palliativecare, #healthcare innovation, and patient-centred care to explore this evolving sector 1&2 October in Edinburgh.

Buy tickets here bit.ly/3TqFlGE

🧵

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