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.
💚Hospice care is so much more....
💚And Great Oaks Hospice at Home care is more than that...
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No Newent Wellbeing coffee morning tomorrow due to a leak. Apologies & we hope to see you in April 💚
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🌼 Introducing… Jade & Adele 🌼
We’re proud to shine a light on two wonderful members of our Hospice at Home team.
💚 Jade – Health Care Assistant
💙 Adele – Registered Nurse
Together, they provide compassionate end‑of‑life care and support for patients and families in the comfort of their own homes. Their calm presence, expertise, and kindness make an enormous difference to the people we care for every day.
This is the first of several introductions we’ll be sharing, celebrating the incredible individuals behind our Hospice At Home service. The people who bring dignity, comfort, and reassurance to families across our community.
Stay tuned for more of our team over the coming weeks. 💚
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It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.
🎉 Tomorrow Evening!
Great Oaks Hospice presents Bingo at Bells Hotel, Coleford
Join us for a fun evening with great prizes, a friendly atmosphere, and plenty of bingo buzz — all helping to support the work of Great Oaks Hospice 💚
🕖 Doors: 7.00pm
🎱 Eyes Down: 7.30pm
Another date for your diary
📅 18th March – Easter Bingo Special
Just a few seats remaining, booking essential.
📩 Book now: events@great-oaks.org.uk
📞 01594 811910
Good fun. Great prizes. Supporting local hospice care. 🎱💚
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🪿🌼 MEET GERALDINE THE GOOSE! 🌼🪿
Feathers? ✔
Hooped stockings? ✔
Golden egg? ✔
Dignity? … absolutely not. 😆
Geraldine is strutting into this year’s Great Oaks Hospice Easter Panto – Goose Joose and she’s ready to HONK her way into your hearts!
📍 Bells Hotel and Country Club
📅 Sunday 29th March
⏰ 2pm for a 2.30pm start
🐣 FREE Easter egg for every child!
Expect big laughs, loud boos, cheeky winks and proper panto chaos — and that’s just Geraldine!
🎟 Book your tickets now:
📞 01594 811910
📧 events@great-oaks.org.uk
Proceeds from this event go to Great Oaks Hospice (Charity No. 1078186), supporting free care across our Forest of Dean community.
Don’t miss the goose everyone’s talking about…🪿✨
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🏉✨ Great Oaks Hospice Sports Quiz Night! ✨🏉
Ready to put your sports knowledge to the test? Gather your team of 4, it’s £5 per person, and join us for a brilliant evening of friendly competition — in support of Great Oaks Hospice
📅 Friday 5th June
📍 Bell Sports & Rugby Park
🕖 7pm for a 7:30pm start
💰 £100 for the winning team
Proceeds will help Great Oaks Hospice continue providing free specialist care and support across our Forest of Dean community.
Food available on the night but please pre-book your orders
Booking via events@great-oaks.org.uk or call 01594 811910
Come along, have fun, and help us make a difference. 💚
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