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THE MARY ANN EVANS HOSPICE

When you think of a hospice, many people think of doom and gloom but it really is not like that at all! At the Mary Ann Evans Hospice it is hard to believe the patients have life limiting illnesses. The atmosphere is great and all the staff and visitors have smiles on their faces.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Hospice provides care and support to patients and their families from as far afield as Austrey, Curdworth, Polesworth as well as Nuneaton, Bedworth and Atherstone.

SO HOW DO WE ACTUALLY CARE?

• From Monday to Friday the staff  provide care for patients with life limiting illnesses in our Day Hospice
• Patients can also be cared for in their own homes provided by our Hospice at Home Teams.
• We provide support through our Bereavement Team to patients families
• We have a Hospice Chaplain who offers pastoral and spiritual care, support and friendship
• We have over 200 volunteers who kindly support us
• Care is provided free of charge to all our patients

DAY CARE

The Mary Ann Evans Hospice was established to enhance the quality of life to people who had a diagnosis of cancer or other life limiting illnesses. It offers a warm and welcoming home from home atmosphere. Whatever the patients cultures, beliefs and faiths, whatever their needs:- physical, emotional, psychological, social or spiritual we can offer care and support for both themselves and their families. The Day Hospice can provide care for up to 15 patients per day Monday to Friday. All the care is given free of charge to those receiving it.

We have a Hospice doctor and a team of dedicated qualified nurses, healthcare assistants, supported by a team of fantastic volunteers. The service is nurse led and whilst they attend the day hospice they are still under the care of their own GP, district nurse, consultant or other care professionals. We have our Chaplain too, who offers support to both patients and their families.

HOSPICE AT HOME

This service is available 365 days a year, which enables patients to stay in their own homes, where possible, if that is their wish. The team consists of a Staff Nurse and Senior Healthcare Assistants who are all experienced professionals.

The team offer respite care during the day or overnight depending on the needs of the patient and carer.

Last year the team:

• Received 221 new referrals
• Averaged 62 home visits per week
• Travelled 31,000 miles

So as you can see, this is a valuable service offered to the local community, again costing money.

With your help we can make a difference so please contact 02476 865450 for details on ideas and projects or fundraising, becoming a volunteer or just to simply to make a donation.

THE MARY ANN EVANS HOSPICE ALSO OFFER THE FOLLOWING:

YOU CAN HELP BY:

Adopting a Mary Ann Bear

The bear is one of our latest, cutest fundraising ideas. Its a wonderful way of solving the 'what to buy' present dilemma........It's ideal for all ages and is a charitable way of giving.

When you adopt a charity bear you will receive a gift wrapped bear and a certificate of adoption which explains how your donation has helped:-

£10     pays for transporting 2 patients to/from the Hospice

£15     buys aromatherapy oils for use with comp therapies

£20     provides lunches for 5 patients

£50     funds a 4 hour session of Hospice and Home care

£100   provides a night care session of Hospice at Home care

Present Amnesty

When Santa or the Birthday Fairy mixes up the present lists and you get an unsuitable gift you could make a difference by donating them to the Hospice to help us continue in the new year by helping to raise the £1000 needed every day to keep the Hospice open and continue with the standard of care offered.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR HELP!

There are many ways you can raise money to help the Mary Ann Evans Hospice:

Raffles

Dress Down Days

Cake Stalls

Fun Days

And many more!

Whatever you decide to do you will be making a difference and improving the lives of local people.

For full details please visit www.maryannevans.org.uk

HOSPICE SHOPS

We have three local Hospice shops:-

Atherstone, 49 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AD

Bedworth, 2 King Street, Bedworth, CV12 8HY

Nuneaton, 70 Queens Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5JZ

All the three shops above are always in need of the following items to help with raising the £1000 required everyday to run the Hospice.

China - Glass - Crockery

Good Condition Clothing

Curtains - Tablecloths - Bedding - Towels

Jewellery

Books - Records - Videos

Toys - Games

So please take your unwanted items into one of the shops, this will be really appreciated.

For any further information regarding the Mary Ann Evans Hospice, Nuneaton please visit their website at

www.maryannevans.org.uk

Or call

02476 865465 (Hospice Care)     
02476 865450 (fundraising)

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