Great Oaks Hospice’s mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone in our community when they need it most.
Great Oaks Hospice’s mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone in our community when they need it most.
Who we are
Great Oaks Hospice is in Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean. We provide a range of services for adults with life-limiting illnesses, and their families and carers.
All our services are free of charge and provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.
We offer a range of services for adults with life-limiting illnesses and their support networks.
Everyone can support us, whether donating, fundraising, volunteering or joining us for an event.
Guidance for healthcare professionals about referrals, courses, resources, etc.
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Great Oaks provides supportive, palliative and end of life care programmes according to the ongoing and changing needs of our community, All of our services are free of charge and provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.
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Great Oaks Hospice is supporting International Women's Day 💚
Celebrating and Raising Up the amazing women who are out there caring in our Forest of Dean community every day!
Thank you all 💚
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It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.
🌟 Supporting Melinda’s Half Marathon Challenge – In Aid of Great Oaks Hospice 🌟
We’re delighted to share that Melinda Smith is once again running in the Forest of Dean, Half Marathon, which she does twice, every year, all in aid of Great Oaks Hospice.
Melinda has been an incredible supporter of the hospice, dedicating her time, energy, and countless miles to help raise vital funds that support the compassionate care we provide within our community. 💚
If you would like to support Melinda’s fundraising efforts, you can do so through her official JustGiving page below ⬇️�
A huge thank you to Melinda for her outstanding commitment and to everyone who chooses to support her efforts. Together, we make a real difference. 💚🏃♀️🌳
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Melinda's fundraiser for Great Oaks Hospice
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🌼 A Warm Thank You to The Chase WI 🌼
Earlier today we were delighted to attend the Chase WI meeting after being kindly invited to speak about the work we do in aid of Great Oaks Hospice.
A huge thank you to all the ladies for making us feel so welcome. Your kindness, interest, and support mean so much.
We were also overwhelmed by the wonderful gifts you donated for our future raffles 📦💛�These will help us raise vital funds to support the care we provide to local people and their families.
Thank you for your generosity and for supporting your local hospice community. 💚
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A huge thank you to the May Hill Quintet, who performed the beautiful Schubert Quintet at the lovely May Hill House to an audience of around 45 guests.
After the performance, everyone enjoyed tea and delicious homemade cake — the perfect way to spend an afternoon!
We’re delighted to share that the event raised an amazing £550 for Great Oaks Hospice.
💚 Thank you to the musicians, hosts, bakers and everyone who attended for your generous support. Every pound helps us continue providing care for our community.
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