"Coming here has just been an absolute miracle for me, it really has. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. " Patient Kat and her mum Mandy share their experience of Teesside Hospice, after a three-week stay on our In-Patient Unit.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Teesside-based housing association Thirteen, which has donated funds from its community fund to Teesside Hospice, helping to support our children’s bereavement service.
“You’re not just a volunteer, you’re a valued part of something meaningful.” One of our wonderful volunteers, Amy, shares how the skills and experience she gained while volunteering have helped her achieve a role in the NHS.
We at Teesside Hospice would like to wholeheartedly thank GS-JJ for their generous gift of custom stickers for our collection buckets!
Our staff and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and their passion, care, and dedication are what make our hospice such a special place. To mark the week, we sat down with a few members of our team to ask what makes them happy at work.
Ian first came to us as part of our Wellbeing Centre, later spending time on our In-Patient Unit when he needed more specialist care. His husband, Tony, kindly shared their experience with us, reflecting on the support and respect they both received.
When 15-year-old Rafael was looking to do more with his weekends and gain new skills, he turned to volunteering. Now, after a year of volunteering in our charity shop, he’s built his confidence and met some great friends.
Craig has been a long-standing patient of our Lymphoedema Clinic and comes to us for intensive treatment. Despite the toll this can take, it’s something he always looks forward to thanks to the kindness, compassion and humour of our team.
Hospice care is more than you think – it’s love, kindness and friendship. Ahead of this year’s Hospice Care Week, we spoke to Margaret and Wayne, who formed a bond while both staying on our In-Patient Unit.
In September, Eastgate Engineering teamed up with THREE60 Energy for a joint charity golf day in support of our hospice!
Thank you so much to Matthew and the team for continuing to go above and beyond to support our care, we couldn't do what we do without companies like yours.
In collaboration with The Northern School of Art, their fashion students have worked incredibly hard in transforming clothing that has been donated to our charity shops, into one of a kind pieces that they showcased on the runway for our audience of over 120 people to enjoy!
Fiona shared her wish to get married as she faced her terminal illness and wanted to make their commitment to each other as a couple with their young son.
In August, Anna completed the Lakes Triple Challenge, where she took on cycling, hiking and kayaking her way through the stunning Lake District!
This Hospice Care Week, we’re shining a light on all the things we do to make our patients’ lives better and allow them to manage their conditions outside of the hospice setting - like Wellbeing patient, Biff.
“From day one, I was absolutely amazed at the care level, the treatment, the love, the friendship, from top to bottom the staff – unbelievable.”
Nancy, a patient at our Lymphoedema Clinic, shared how through our support, she’s been able to live life to the fullest, enjoying swimming, long walks, and even a trip to India!
Hospice care is more than you think, and this Hospice Care Week, we’re shining a light on how we help patients and their families with more than just end of life care.
A huge thank you to one of our amazing Great North Runners Sam, who’s turning a life-changing journey into a powerful way to give back to our hospice and community.
“We were loved, cared for, and we spent two weeks living in a bubble of loveliness.”
We'd like to thank Darren & Yvonne Wallace at Diamond Print & Graphic Design for onboarding as corporate supporters!
When Jeff first heard the word hospice, he was apprehensive. “It was the term ‘end of life’ that scared me,” he said. “But my opinion on hospice care has completely changed.”
We are incredibly grateful to Jen for fundraising in memory of her Aunty Kay who received care at Teesside Hospice.
One of our lovely supporters, Laura, held a watercolour fundraiser in memory of her sister Helen last week, and raised an amazing £1,582 for our hospice!
James, one of our 2025 Great North Runners shared with us why he chose to run for our hospice and what it means to him.
We’re so touched by the Year 4 pupils at Whinney Banks Primary School, who created the “Hug in a Mug” project as part of BiG KIDS' brilliant Boro Cereal initiative.
“There’s absolutely no need to worry when you come to an appointment here because the welcome is always so warm.”
Last month, our amazing supporter Jenny took on a 25 km hike in memory of her brother James.
A huge thank you to the Boro BVB group who recently held a charity football match against their Irish team in Ireland in support of our hospice and two other charities in Dortmund and Ireland!
When Daisy was just 3 years old, she faced a loss no child should have to bear — her daddy went to heaven. Since then, she's been navigating grief in her own brave way.
Celia shared with us how coming to Teesside Hospice has been a godsend in helping her journey with Bowel Cancer…
Congratulations to our overall golf day winners who took away the 2025 golf day trophy!
We recently we held our Staff Away Day at the beautiful Whinstone View!
Last month, we held our 2025 Summer Corporate Partner Lunch!
One of our devoted supporters Jenny ran her Easter themed Tea for Teesside event for us last month, and raised an amazing £150.30 at her workplace!
In June, 104 incredible women from Natalie’s Fitness Group in Guisborough took on 19.5 miles of the Cleveland Way—from Clay Bank, through the downpours and sunshine, all while supporting our hospice!
Teesside Hospice are thrilled to welcome Outrank to #TeamTeesside!
To all of our volunteers at Teesside Hospice, thank you for all you do, you're all stars!
A HUGE thank you to our amazing supporter Julia, who organised another incredible Stokesley Open Gardens for 2025!
We’d like to say a huge thank you to our supporter Yvonne, who completed our Step Into Spring challenge by walking 10,000 steps every day in May, and raised an amazing £730 for our hospice!
Holly is a retail volunteer at our Linthorpe Road shop and shares how volunteering has given her a huge new confidence and helped her meet new lifelong friends!
Organised by Music Innovation and Chapel Bar - Whitehouse Street, their recent £5 fundraiser event raised an amazing £1,000 for our hospice!
Meet our latest Lottery rollover winner, Melanie!
Our 2025 Midnight Walk was incredible – you truly brought the energy and lit up the coast road.
We're super proud to announce Guisborough Town FC have chosen Teesside Hospice as their Charity of Choice for 2025 and 2026!
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Binding Solutions has chosen Teesside Hospice as their Charity of the Year for 2025/26!
Around 700 Teessiders lit up the streets to raise vital funds for terminally ill people.
Today we're celebrating all of the incredible women across Teesside Hospice that go above and beyond for our patients, families, supporters and the local people of Teesside.
Teesside Hospice is celebrating a dazzling success after our Disco Ball raised almost £30,000!
Thank you to the amazing Helen for raising an amazing £300 from her recent coffee morning fundraiser!
At Teesside Hospice, we go above and beyond to ensure that every patient feels comfortable, respected, and at home during their time with us.
Hear from one of our dedicated volunteers Gerry about how giving her time to Teesside Hospice’s Wellbeing Group has made a difference to her retirement journey
We are incredibly grateful to Jen for fundraising in memory of her Aunty Kay who received care at Teesside Hospice.
Michelle and her friends shared with us why they love the Teesside Hospice Midnight Walk so much, and how they've turned it into an annual event for their group!
During Make a Will Month, you can make a lasting difference for patients like Andy, who are receiving care in our inpatient unit.
Thanks to the help of over 70 schools and nurseries across Teesside, we are proud to announce that our Rudolph Run has already raised an incredible £73,000!
Lymphoedema (pronounced Lim-fo-dee-ma) is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by a failure of the lymphatic system, and it can affect people of all ages.
Last year, legacies and gifts in wills helped us care for 69 people in our specialist In-Patient Unit, helping more people like Helen and her family.
Leaving a legacy or a gift in your will to Teesside Hospice is one of the best ways to support local people like Lee living with a terminal illness, helping them live as well as possible for as long as possible.
"Volunteering for Teesside Hospice has given me so many opportunities to build work skills, meet new people and engage with the community in meaningful ways."
Rachel and Stephen recently shared their story of Sophia, Rachel’s daughter and Stephen’s wife, and her journey through cancer.
Evergreen and Felicia, two dedicated members of their local Brownies club, recently took on a fundraising challenge to earn their charity badge.
We recently hosted a heartwarming Christmas evening for our IPU patients, filled with joy and festive spirit.
At Teesside Hospice, we rely on a Board of Trustees to help with the running of our services. With a board of many different professional backgrounds and experiences, our trustees offer their expertise to ensure that the hospice operates as efficiently and successfully as possible.
By bringing a variety of skills sets and professional backgrounds to support the Senior Management Team here at Teesside Hospice, here’s what our trustee Jo has to say about her experience on the board of trustees.
Here at Teesside Hospice, we’re celebrating National Trustees Week! We sat down with our Chair of Quality and Performance Committee, John Sheridan to talk about what being a trustee for the hospice means to him.
In celebration of her 60th birthday, Claire Omoni embarked on an incredible challenge, the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, a six-day, 115 km journey from Portugal to Spain!
At Teesside Hospice, we understand how vital support is for those affected by breast cancer. Our friendly team is here to provide compassionate care, emotional support, and guidance during this tough journey.
Andrew took part in our Tour de Teesside fundraiser this year and raised an amazing £700 as he cycled 200 miles throughout July! Read Andrew’s story as he shared his experience cycling for Teesside Hospice.
Cyril is one of our Wellbeing Centre patients and we sat down with him to listen to his experience at the Wellbeing Groups and sessions here at Teesside Hospice. "My condition is that I’ve lost my left leg, and I’m unable to walk, which has closed a lot of things down in my life. But the main thing is, groups like this still allow me to get out there and try new things.”
Our fundraising volunteer, Rosanna, recently helped support our summer In Memory Of campaign, Forever in our Hearts. Read below as she shares her experience as a fundraising volunteer and what it means to her.
Nick Sibly, Andrew Sibly, and their friend Graeme recently took on a 82km walk in 24 hours in memory of their dad Derek Sibly!
Derek recently stayed in our specialist in-patient unit, and wanted to show his gratitude for the amazing experience he had at the hospice.
Meet Kerry, our amazing volunteer who shares why volunteering means so much to her. "I wanted to help out at a hospice, and as soon as I saw that Teesside Hospice were looking for volunteers, I couldn’t wait. I wanted to give something back, and to know that I’m helping out is great.”
One of our amazing supporters, Phil, recently tackled the Lake District Five Peaks Challenge in aid of Teesside Hospice, and shared his incredible experience with us by taking us along his journey!
Denise has recently been referred to our Wellbeing Centre. She shares how she doesn’t know what she would do if it wasn’t for the group sessions she attends, and how they motivate her to feel good about herself each week.
We are forever grateful for the time and effort of our volunteer team; all our shops are always on the lookout for anyone with any spare time to come and volunteer in our stores. Read on to see what our retail volunteer, Jill has to say about why she loves volunteering at the Teesside Hospice Guisborough shop.
At Teesside Hospice, we’ve been supporting people with a terminal illness for 42 years, helping them to live as well as possible, for as long as possible. We are as determined as ever to make sure that nobody in Teesside dies scared, alone or in pain.
Our Head of Corporate Development Julie Burniston and Head of Fundraising Channon Barlow were thrilled to spend an afternoon with the team from AV Dawson recently – showing them around our amazing Hospice and celebrating their decision to become our latest Corporate Partners.
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