The St Gemma’s Blog

Welcome to the St Gemma’s Hospice blog, where you’ll find all the latest news, updates and stories from across the organisation.

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The Year in Numbers 2022/2023

December 5, 2023

Our Trustees Report 2022/23

November 29, 2023

Legacies Banner

Spotlight on Legacies

November 10, 2023

Eileen’s story

October 6, 2023

Emma and Jane’s story

October 6, 2023

Spotlight on our fantastic corporate supporter, Lawcris

September 29, 2023

The Cabin is Officially Open!

September 19, 2023

Our New Vegetable and Therapy Garden

September 4, 2023

Ian and Gavin’s story

September 4, 2023

Sue & Tony’s Story

August 16, 2023

Carla’s story

August 15, 2023

The healing power of horses

August 11, 2023

Tommy’s story

August 7, 2023

We’ve signed up to The Charity Shop Gift Card

August 3, 2023

The West Yorkshire Advance Care Planning & Bereavement Toolkit

July 24, 2023

Rob’s story

July 20, 2023

Families welcomed to celebrate the opening of The Cabin

July 18, 2023

Marilyn Stowe makes significant contribution to support bereaved children

July 5, 2023

Pride Month 2023: Reflecting on a Year of Progress

June 20, 2023

Silk Painting with the Young People’s Service

June 7, 2023

Donna’s Story

May 30, 2023

Graham’s Story

May 23, 2023

Alex and Christie’s story

May 12, 2023

Sustainable design at St Gemma’s Hospice

April 19, 2023

Meet ArkleBoyce – the team behind our Young People’s pavilion

April 14, 2023

Bhajneek’s Story

April 5, 2023

Hayley’s story

April 5, 2023

Charities set to take to the terraces in Leeds Big Sleep 2023 on Thursday 23rd November

March 24, 2023

The Queen’s Memory Lives on in St Gemma’s Gardens

March 7, 2023

Abbie’s story

March 6, 2023

Nic’s story

March 6, 2023

New Cabin for Bereaved Children

March 6, 2023

We’re an official 2023 Partner Charity for Total Warrior!

February 22, 2023

Spencer and Lewis’ story

February 16, 2023

Claire’s story

February 3, 2023

St Gemma’s moves up the ranks in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List!

January 31, 2023

The Year in Numbers 2021-2022

January 18, 2023

Em’s story

December 22, 2022

Alan’s story

December 12, 2022

Still Outstanding – Thoughts and Reflections from Our Outgoing Chair of the Board

November 8, 2022

Alan’s story

October 11, 2022

The Challenging World

September 28, 2022

A shop with rails of clothing. A woman is working at a till in the background

Marion’s story

September 20, 2022

Justine and Rachel’s story

August 1, 2022

Jonathan’s story

July 28, 2022

St Gemma’s Therapy Team

June 20, 2022

Stewart’s story

May 30, 2022

Laurence’s story

April 20, 2022

Rita – 40 years of volunteering for St Gemma’s

March 31, 2022

Jon’s story

March 25, 2022

Angie’s volunteer story – 15 years of volunteering with St Gemma’s Hospice

March 3, 2022

The Year in Numbers 2020-2021

February 28, 2022

Liz’s volunteer story

February 18, 2022

A university without walls – Dr Lucy Ziegler

February 16, 2022

Rose’s volunteer story

February 14, 2022

A summer of stock!

February 10, 2022

Huw’s volunteer story

February 4, 2022

Sarah’s volunteer story

February 1, 2022

Two Yorkshire hospices join forces to support more people at end of life

January 24, 2022

St Gemma’s Hospice is Officially ‘Outstanding’!

January 11, 2022

Andy’s story

December 13, 2021

10 ways you can support St Gemma’s Hospice on Giving Tuesday

November 25, 2021

National recognition for two amazing volunteers

November 22, 2021

Gary’s story

November 9, 2021

Josie’s story

November 9, 2021

Michael and Amanda’s trip to Yorkshire Wildlife Park

October 5, 2021

Simon’s story

September 28, 2021

Elizabeth’s story

September 10, 2021

5 ways you can support #SecondhandSeptember

August 27, 2021

Sarah’s story

August 25, 2021

Meet Davina!

August 12, 2021

Stephanie’s story

August 3, 2021

First class honours for Julie

July 28, 2021

Kay’s story

July 20, 2021

Close up of a smiling man and woman with a sunset in the background

Joanne’s Story

May 7, 2021

Smiling man and woman holding hands

Stuart’s Story

April 29, 2021

Sleeping bag of a homeless person spread on the stairs in front of a modern posh lounge or restaurant. There is a small metal cup near the berth asking for alms and charity.

Hospice Care Everywhere – End of Life Care for People Experiencing Homelessness

February 22, 2021

Verbena bonariensis small purple flowers

Bo’s Story

February 17, 2021

The Year in Numbers 2019/20

February 11, 2021

Hannah’s Story

February 5, 2021

Sinead’s Story

January 19, 2021

Caring During Covid: Six Months Reflection

January 12, 2021

Heather McClelland

Heather’s Story

December 11, 2020

Jean’s Story

December 2, 2020

Steve holding his young son over his shoulder. They are both smiling.

Andrea’s Story

November 4, 2020

Path of Life Improvements

November 2, 2020

Nurses wearing PPE

Chief Nurse Heather McClelland reflects on the last six months

October 30, 2020

Smiling family portrait

Vicky’s Story

October 19, 2020

Leanne’s Story

October 15, 2020

Deborah's dad

Deborah’s Story

October 13, 2020

smiling family

Lisa’s Story

October 5, 2020

Smiling shop manager behind perspex screen at till

Our Charity Shops are Back!

July 31, 2020

Grief and Loss Support Line

June 29, 2020

Healthcare Assistant Gillian smiling with a patient

Gillian’s Poem

May 22, 2020

The ril

A Practical Guide About Funerals During the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Pandemic

May 13, 2020

Sister Therese

A Message from Sister Therese

March 26, 2020

Caring Kib

March 12, 2020

washing hands

Living with Covid: Current Information and Advice

March 6, 2020

Kaiser Chiefs holding big purple numbers

Kaiser Chiefs Lend their Support

March 3, 2020

Best Companies Award

St Gemma’s is in the Top 100 Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For

February 28, 2020

St Gemma’s ranked in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List!

February 5, 2020

Festive scene with Christmas card designs with a present and greenery

Could you design our 2020 Christmas card?

December 23, 2019

Green box with illustration of Christmas tree and words 'tips for coping square'

Tips for Coping at Christmas

November 1, 2019

ocial Worker Smiling with Patient

Christmas Isn’t Always Merry and Bright

October 28, 2019

Couple smiling while seated on a bench

Sita’s Story

October 18, 2019

Woman sat in garden with dog. White iron 'Forever Flower' is next to her.

Karen’s Story

October 8, 2019

Community Nurse Team in Uniform

‘Most of St Gemma’s patients never set foot in the Hospice building’

July 18, 2019

Times Top 100 Award

St Gemma’s ranked one of UK’s top charities to work for!

March 1, 2019

Team From Hospices Across the Region

Shining a Light on Hospice Care

February 28, 2019

Heather McClelland

Introducing Our New Chief Nurse

February 8, 2019

HCA & Patient

Highlights of the Year 2017/18

December 18, 2018

Children in Need & St Gemma's YPS

BBC Children in Need Continues Support For Our Young People’s Service

November 15, 2018

Leeds Big Sleep 2018

Why our Chief Executive will be losing sleep at the 2018 Leeds Big Sleep!

November 8, 2018

Wendy Mitchell speaking at St Gemma's Hospice

Improving Dementia Care Training for Hospice Staff in Yorkshire and the Humber

November 1, 2018

SAP collage

The Secret Art Project Fundraiser Returns!

October 19, 2018

A nurse is seated in front of a computer with her hand on the mouse. She is looking up and smiling.

Studying for the European Certificate of Essential Palliative Care at St Gemma’s Hospice

August 23, 2018

How You Can Help

An Incredible Year of Fundraising in 2016/17

May 2, 2017

Day Hospice Services

What Makes St Gemma’s Outstanding?

October 5, 2016

Kerry Jackson - St Gemma Chief Executive

St Gemma’s CQC Report Chief Executive Statement

October 4, 2016

St Gemma's Outstanding CQC Rating

St Gemma’s Hospice is Officially ‘Outstanding’!

October 3, 2016

A Patient’s Wish Comes True

June 10, 2016

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