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.
Latest events
Some of our wonderful supporters
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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.
❓Have you ever wondered who funds hospice care?
🫶Actually, it is people like you.
💚People who leave us a gift in their will.
To find out more visit: great-oaks.org.uk/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/
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The Great Oaks pond is bursting with life on this damp February morning 🐸🐸🐸
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💚Did you know this is our Hospice Care?
Hospice care is so much more than you think and with your help we can make sure it is there for everyone
ℹ️To find out more visit our Gifts in Wills page
🌐 great-oaks.org.uk/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/
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It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ 2 FREE Half Marathon Places Up for Grabs!
We’ve got two charity places available for the ABP Newport Marathon Festival – Sunday 19 April 2026 in support of Great Oaks Hospice (Charity No. 1078186) 💚
All we ask is that runners commit to fundraising for the hospice — every pound raised, no matter the amount, makes a real difference to local families who rely on our care and support.
There’s no minimum target, just your best effort and enthusiasm.
If you’d like to run, raise funds and represent Great Oaks, get in touch!
📞 01594 811910
Let’s go the extra mile together 💚
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🎭✨ REHEARSALS ARE IN FULL SWING… ✨🎭
OH YES THEY ARE!
The cast of Goose Joose are hard at it — scripts in hand, songs being belted out, dance moves being perfected (or at least attempted 😉), and plenty of “He’s behind you!” moments already happening in rehearsals!
Expect:
🪿 A goose with attitude
🧙♂️ A wizard with questionable magic
👑 Heroes you’ll cheer
😈 Baddies you’ll boo
🐰 And more Easter sparkle than you can shake a carrot at!
Will there be laughs?
OH YES THERE WILL!
Will there be singing?
OH YES THERE WILL!
Will someone forget their lines?
…we’re not saying anything 🤫
Join us Sunday 29th March at Bells Hotel and Country Club
🕑 Doors 2pm | Show starts 2.30pm
🎟 £8 Adults | £4 Under 16s
All proceeds proudly support Great Oaks Hospice (Charity No. 1078186) — helping provide vital care and support to local families across our community.
So grab your tickets before they disappear…
“Oh no they won’t!”
“Oh yes they will!” 🎟✨
📞 01594 811910
📧 events@great-oaks.org.uk
See you there — and don’t forget to warm up your booing voices! 🗣️🎭
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🌊💙 GREAT OAKS HOSPICE SWIMATHON IS BACK! 💙🌊
📅 Saturday 16th May
⏰ 8am – 8pm
📍 Bathurst Pool
Join us for our annual Swimathon and take on the legendary Bathurst Mile — or simply swim to your own ability and complete as many lengths as you feel comfortable with.
Every length helps raise vital funds to support the care provided by Great Oaks Hospice.
💷 £5 to take part – booking essential.
A dedicated JustGiving page will be available shortly where you can pay your entry fee.
If you’d like to turn your swim into your own fundraising challenge, you’re very welcome to set up your own JustGiving page and link it to ours so your sponsorship supports Great Oaks Hospice.
To book your swim slot
📧 events@great-oaks.org.uk
📞 01594 811910
All funds raised will go towards supporting the services of Great Oaks Hospice (Charity No. 1078186).
A heartfelt thank you to Bathurst Pool for generously hosting our Swimathon once again — we truly appreciate your ongoing community support.
Swim your way. Make a splash. Support local hospice care & Thank you 💦💚
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