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.
We have an exciting new role on offer for someone to join our wellbeing team. Have you ever considered a role in hospice care? Why not take a look and see if its just the role you have been waiting for!
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0512-26-0003
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✨Introducing Vikki – Our Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker✨
As we celebrate Social Work Week and mark International Social Work Day 2026, we’re shining a light on one of the incredible people at the heart of Great Oaks Hospice Vikki, our Specialist Palliative Care Social Worker.
Vikki provides compassionate, person-centred support to people living with a life-limiting illness, as well as to the loved ones who care for them. Her role is all about helping people navigate some of life’s most difficult moments with dignity, understanding, and practical support.
💛 What Vikki does:
- Offers emotional support to individuals and families coping with serious illness
- Provides bereavement support for adults, whatever the cause of loss
- Helps people access the practical help they need, from benefits and housing, to equipment, community support, and more
- Works alongside our clinical team to ensure every person receives holistic care tailored to their needs.
Her kindness, knowledge, and steady presence make a huge difference to the people we care for. We’re incredibly proud of the essential role she plays within the hospice and the wider community.
Please join us in celebrating Vikki — and all social workers — for the vital contribution they make every day. 💛✨
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End of winter sale in Coleford Great oaks Hospice shop!
All coats an boots half price!
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It is the aim of Great Oaks Hospice to offer care and support to adults with a life limiting illness.
🐣💚 A Huge Thank You from Great Oaks Hospice
A big thank you to Gloucestershire College for their amazing donation of Easter Eggs for our upcoming Easter Bingo on Wednesday.
These fantastic donations will be used in our raffle and packed into our brilliant prize hampers, helping to make the night even more special for everyone attending.
Your generosity helps us raise vital funds, allowing Great Oaks Hospice to continue providing care and support to people and families across the Forest of Dean.
👏 Thank you for your kindness and support – it truly makes a difference. 💚
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𝗜𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗲’𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲
Lydbrook Athletic Football Club are kindly holding a Charity Match & Quiz Night on Sunday 5th April, with all proceeds being donated in support of Billy’s London Marathon fundraising for Great Oaks Hospice. 💚
⚽ Charity Match�📅 Sunday 5th April�⏰ 11am kick-off�📍 Lydbrook AFC, Recreational Ground, GL17 9PP�The club will be open from 12pm.
🧠 Quiz Night�⏰ 6:30pm start�💷 £5 per person�👥 Max 6 per team�🍽️ Sausage & chips available�🍰 Cake | 🎟️ Raffle | 🔨 Auction
To book a table: 07484 659062
A huge thank you to Lydbrook Athletic Football Club for their support and to everyone getting involved to help Billy with his amazing London Marathon challenge in aid of Great Oaks Hospice. 💚🏃♂️
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🐣💚 A Big Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors for their very kind donation of Easter eggs for our upcoming Easter Bingo on Wednesday.
The eggs will be included in our prize hampers and raffle, helping to make the evening even more special for everyone attending.
Events like this not only bring our community together but also help raise vital funds for Great Oaks Hospice, allowing us to continue providing compassionate care and support to our community free across the Forest of Dean.
Thank you once again to Ian Watts & Son Funeral Directors for their generosity and continued support. 💚
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