As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, St Teresa’s Hospice would like to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers. Volunteers have always been an integral part of our hospice and we are forever grateful that so many people have offered their time and skills over the last 40 years. The […]
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For nearly 40 years, Eileen Leonard has been volunteering with St Teresa’s Hospice. It all started in 1987, when Eileen decided to take on the Great North Run for the first time. Realising she would be able to raise money for charity in the process, Eileen settled on St Teresa’s Hospice after her sister-in-law, who
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Linda’s support for St Teresa’s Hospice started while she was working as a Community Liaison Officer for Barclays Bank. As part of her role, Linda got involved in a fundraising appeal that St Teresa’s Hospice was running and put sunflower-themed merchandise and collection boxes in local Barclays branches in aid of ‘The Sunflower Appeal’. Through doing this, Linda met the hospice
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Long-standing volunteer Margaret Grey turned 80 in May, and we wanted to mark this special occasion here at the hospice. Chef Jody arranged a cake, and we surprised her with it.
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This year, St Teresa’s Hospice marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating decades of care, compassion, and community support. At the heart of the hospice’s success are its dedicated volunteers, who have played a vital role in supporting patients, families, and staff throughout the years. We took some time to speak to one long-standing volunteer, Aileen, about
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St Teresa’s Hospice Marks Volunteers’ Week 2026. Volunteers’ Week returns this year for the 42nd year. From Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June 2026, St Teresa’s Hospice will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. Running every year since 1984, the week provides a crucial opportunity to
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St Teresa’s Hospice is inviting the South Durham and North Yorkshire community to get talking about death, dying, and bereavement during this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week (4–10 May 2026).
Thanks to a kind donation, a special new bed has been purchased for the Inpatient Unit at St Teresa’s Hospice, offering families the chance to hold their loved ones close when it matters most.
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First published on Friday 20th January 1989, article by Simon Proctor. Provided courtesy of The Northern Echo.
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Article courtesy of Peter Barron, The Northern Echo. Photograph taken by Chris Barron.
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