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“The best thing is making connections with people.”
Following his A level results, Oscar Beet took a role at St Catherine’s as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA). He’s enjoyed it so much, he’s decided to study medicine and will be heading to university in London later this year. Oscar tells us how St Catherine’s inspired him to become a doctor.
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“Volunteering in the shop helped me to learn what the culture is like in the UK.”
Our 14 shops are a great way for the local community to support our work. But for Kalpana Pandey, volunteering at her local shop gave her the sense of belonging she was looking for, following her relocation from India.
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Could you be the next St Catherine’s trustee?
We're looking for voluntary trustees to support our vital work caring for local people living with a life-limiting or terminal condition. Could you or someone you know be a good fit?
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Reflections from our Medical Director
Dr Patricia Brayden is our Medical Director and has worked here for 23 years. As our 40th Anniversary year draws to a close, Patricia shares some reflections. Dr Patricia Brayden is our Medical Director and has worked here for 23 years. As our 40th Anniversary year draws to a close, Patricia shares some reflections.
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It was such a fabulous feeling that we’d finished!
Retired science teacher, Di Brennan, took part in the Jurassic Coast Challenge for St Catherine’s in memory of her husband Eamonn. Wet weather, tough climbs and over 26 miles made it a trek Di will never forget.
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Merry Christmas from St Catherine’s Hospice
From our family to yours, we just want to wish you all a peaceful, happy, and healthy Christmas. To thank you for your continued support, we’ve created a special video just for you.
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Charity Shop Opening Hours for Christmas 2023
The opening hours of our St Catherine’s Hospice charity shops will change over the festive period to allow our wonderful staff and volunteers to have a break and celebrate with their loved ones.
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Book your Christmas Tree collection and support our hospice
Once the turkey’s eaten and the tinsel is de-tangled it’s time to think about recycling your Christmas tree. Let St Catherine’s help tick a job off your January to-do list...
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Tree of Light services bring comfort to local community
At the start of December we hosted our much-loved Tree of Light services, bringing over 500 people together in Surrey and Sussex to remember someone they love and miss this festive season.