It's 35 years and counting for Stafford based charity

The Katherine House Hospice are celebrating their 35th anniversary

The Katherine House Hospice is celebrating its 35th anniversary this week with a series of open events.

The Stafford based charity are swinging their doors open to the general public to thank the community for its 'unwavering support'.

The hospice is encouraging local people who are interested to attend the events whether they have ever had contact with the charity or not. The events will be a great way to find out more, enjoy free complementary therapy demonstrations and treatments, and have a chance to talk to their specialist staff.

Chief Executive, Dr Richard Soulsby, said:

"For 35 years our community has helped us provide expert compassionate care and emotional support to families who need us. We cannot thank them enough for their unwavering support and making our care possible.

I have watched the organisation grow and the support we offer expand from a three day a week day service to a 24/7 inpatient service, with palliative care nurse specialists in the community and a dedicated team supporting people in their own homes, a lymphoedema service, and since 2023 a different type of outpatient provision combining highly specialist clinical resources, with wellbeing and supportive services. We also have a 24/7 palliative care advice line for anyone who needs us."

He continued:

“We are opening our doors to all members of our community through these open days as we want to ensure as many people as possible know what we offer and how to access our help. The public, even healthcare workers and doctors, might think we are a place people come to die. We are so much more.”

The 35th anniversary celebrations have been launched to coincide with Hospice Care Week.

In a very special programme, Vibe 1's Mid Morning Show with Ray Crowther, will be given exclusive access to the Hospice on Wednesday 9th October.

The show will go out Live on Vibe 1 across Mid Staffordshire from their Weston Road base in Stafford between 10.00am and 1.00pm.