Rotherham Hospice joins forces with Local Hospice Lottery to raise more than £1,000,000 over the next five years!

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Rotherham Hospice are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new partnership that will significantly increase lottery income for the Hospice over the coming years. In fact, through Rotherham Hospice ceasing their existing lottery and choosing to work with Local Hospice Lottery instead, more than £1million will be raised for local care over the next five years alone!

 

Local Hospice Lottery is a not-for-profit, hospice owned society lottery and from 6th June 2022, Rotherham Hospice is one of 29 hospices throughout Great Britain benefitting from the proceeds raised by its weekly draws. This regular and reliable income will make a big difference to the amount of exceptional care that can be provided to people affected by terminal illnesses across Rotherham.

 

Taking part in the Lottery is an easy, affordable and fun way to help Rotherham Hospice to keep caring locally and anyone can get involved by joining online now!

 

“Rotherham Hospice has been providing vital care and support to the people of Rotherham since 1994”, said Stephen King, Director of Income Generation. “As a charity, we need to raise £3 million each year, and lottery income plays a huge part in reaching our target. We’re so excited to work with Local Hospice Lottery and help ensure the future of the Hospice for years to come. By playing the Lottery in support of Rotherham Hospice, you could win some amazing prizes too!”

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By sharing management costs and overheads, Local Hospice Lottery’s innovative and collaborative model ensures that as much money as possible can be passed to hospice care, whilst also giving players the opportunity to win in a larger prize fund too.

 

For each £1 entry in the weekly draw, Local Hospice Lottery will give between 60% and 80% of profits from individuals playing in support of Rotherham Hospice to Rotherham Hospice. This is significantly more than most other society lotteries (NB: as a comparison, People’s Postcode Lottery passes 32p in every £1 to the good cause, The Health Lottery donates 26p and the National Lottery gives just 21p)  and to date, Local Hospice Lottery has raised over £43million for hospice care across Great Britain. The organisation was also named ‘Lottery operator of the Year’ by The Lotteries Council in 2018.

 

Rotherham Hospice considered various options when deciding how to develop the income stream from their existing lottery and after all due consideration, decided that joining the Local Hospice Lottery was the best option for both the Hospice and its supporters. Rotherham Hospice will now benefit from receiving more from every £1 entry than they did previously – and the more local people that play – the more they will receive!

 

Anyone aged 18 or over can join the Local Hospice Lottery and play in support of Rotherham Hospice and have a great chance to win as they help the Hospice to keep caring for local families in need. Membership costs just £5 per month and there are currently 201 cash prizes to be won every week:

  • Guaranteed £2,000 prize
  • A £1,000 rollover prize (which can reach as high as £25,000!)
  • A £100 prize
  • 8 x £25 prizes
  • Plus 190 x £10 prizes

That’s a total weekly prize fund of £5,200 – the largest of any hospice lottery!

 

There are also three Super Draws that take place every year, giving players the chance to win an additional guaranteed top prize of an incredible £10,000 every March, September and December!!

When asked what Rotherham Hospice means to her family, Amanda, whose husband David sadly passed away at the Hospice aged 55 after bravely fighting a brain tumour for a number of years, says,

“After times that can only be described as ‘endured’, we felt an immediate connection with Joanne, our specialist nurse at Rotherham Hospice. David looked forward to all the home visits and thoroughly enjoyed spending a day a week attending the Day Ward.

“I can’t praise or thank the team that took care ofRotherham Hospice Care Day Hospice Community Therapy Health and Wellbeing Healthcare Counselling Bereavement Support Phone South Yorkshire Regular The Challinor StoryDavid, highly enough. Everyone we came into contact with was friendly, caring, thoughtful, professional and sensitive. I have no doubt in my mind that David got to see his grandson born and christened, his daughter married and his son turn 25, all as a result of the amazing care we had in place.”

 

The income raised through this new partnership will play a vital part in enabling Rotherham Hospice to keep caring for local families like David’s, both now and in the future too.

 

To help recruit new players and raise more money, a team of paid fundraisers will be working in the local area in the coming months – both door-to-door and at venues – offering local people the opportunity to sign up to the Lottery. Each member of the team will be wearing a branded uniform and have a Local Hospice Lottery photo identity card. If you would like to view photos of the fundraisers, or are interested in becoming a paid fundraiser yourself, find out more here.

Visiting Policy Update

visiting policy update

It is Rotherham Hospice’s aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients, staff, and visitors always. With the continued presence of Covid-19 we request you read the guidance outlined below:

 

  • Visiting times: Open visiting from 1pm to 7pm. Only 2 visitors per patient will be allowed in a patient’s room at one time
  • Other visitors may use the café area whilst waiting to change over with other visitors already in the patient’s room

 

End of life Care (EOLC) Patients

  • Visiting time is unrestricted for EOLC patients. Only two visitors are allowed in the patient’s room at any one time, this is to facilitate social distancing and keep staff, visitors, and patients safe
  • When a patient enters the last hours of life, the nursing staff will permit up to 6 visitors in the room
  • Other visitors may use the café area whilst waiting to change over with other visitors already in the patient’s room

 

Safety measures in place

If you or a member of your household has a positive test or symptoms of Covid-19 please do not visit the Hospice.

On entering the Hospice, you will sanitise your hands with the gel provided and you must wear a mask at all times on the inpatient unit, unless indicated otherwise.

If you are visiting a Covid positive patient, before leaving the room to go home visitors should remove all PPE except the mask, wash your hands, and then leave the Hospice. Please don’t use the Café facilities.

 

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Visiting Policy Update

visiting policy update

 Rotherham Hospice Visiting Policy

It is Rotherham Hospice’s aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients, staff, and visitors always. With the continued presence of Covid-19 we request you read the guidance outlined below:

  • Visiting times: Open visiting from 1pm to 7pm
  • Only 2 named visitors per patient will be allowed in a patient’s room at one time.
  • Patients can have up to 6 designated visitors per stay who may all visit each day whilst maintaining a maximum number of 2 per room.
  • Other designated visitors may use the café area whilst waiting to change over with other visitors already in the patient’s room.
End of life Care (EOLC) Patients
  • The patient may have 6 named visitors. Time is unrestricted. But only two of these named visitors are allowed in the patient’s room at any one time, this is to facilitate social distancing and keep staff, visitors, and patients safe.
  • The visitors must liaise with one another to arrange when they are going to visit, this is to ensure that no more than two of them are on site at the same time.
All visitors

Please note that if we do not have your name on the visitor list you will not be allowed access the building. Please speak with the nursing team who will be able to make a record of the time and names of those who intend to visit.We appreciate this is a difficult time for you, but we must make you aware that it is at your own risk that you visit your loved one.  There may be times when we are caring for Covid positive patients within the unit, we would like to assure you that we will act appropriately to ensure all our patients are cared for safely and we are adhering to all national and regional guidance.

Safety measures in place

We recommend all visitors complete a Covid 19 Lateral flow test (LFT) immediately prior to visiting.

Visitors are required to wear face masks in the In-Patient Unit. These can be provided by the Hospice.

 

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Millers ‘Give the Hospice a Hand’ and raise over £10K!

Red Glove Day cheque presentation

Rotherham Hospice would like to thank every single person who supported us as part of the ‘Give the Hospice a Hand’ initiative, raising an amazing £10,060.31 at the most recent count.

 

Firstly, we need to thank John Breckin, former Rotherham United player, Honorary Life President of the club and all-round Millers legend, who has been a staunch supporter of the Hospice for many years, following the death of his wife Denise in 2006. John came up with the idea of a ‘red glove day’ to contribute towards the £3 million total which the Hospice relies on in charity donations each year.

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Speaking on Monday having moments ago learned of a superb final total, John Breckin said:

I’m totally overwhelmed. Every single time that I have asked for the Rotherham people to get behind my fundraising efforts for the angels at the Hospice, they have responded, but done it so generously.

The Hospice also needs to thank everyone associated with Rotherham United FC and those who covered the cost of the gloves in advance, meaning all your donations on the day went straight to the Hospice. It’s a long list, but they all did their bit, including Chairman Tony Stewart, Les Payne, Sam Todd, Chris Barnes (CRB), Ian Maden (EMG), Gareth Hickling (KCM), Jim Haigh (Eagle Platforms), Steve Burrows (Burrows Motor Company), Robert Sommerville (House Hairdressers), Andrew Watson (Good Measures Pharmacy), Darrell Johnson (Maltby Main FC), Jamie Noble and Colan Leung (RUCST), Adam Nicholson and Phil Cooper (PA Entertainment), Phoebe Shore and all cheerleaders (Trailblazer Allstars), Brian Smith , Howard Webb, Bill Dabell, and Kevin Johnson, who ran the signed shirt raffle!

rotherham hospice volunteersA massive thank you to all the volunteers who helped in the run up and on the day – we could not have done this without your enthusiastic efforts!

And last but by no means least, all the amazing Rotherham United FC supporters who dug deep into their pockets on the day, and whose generosity is what keeps the Hospice going!

The last word goes to John:

I want to personally thank every single volunteer, who gave up their time to stand with buckets for the Hospice and equally, every single person who gave even a penny to help this charity which helps so many people in the town and beyond.

The Hospice were there for me, as they have been many others, and it is great to have the feeling of us being there for them because it needs such huge financial resource to ensure that they can continue caring for our loved ones. From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of everyone here, thank you.

John Breckin

If you would still like to help us, you can donate here!

Rotherham United give the Hospice a hand!

Give the Hospice a Hand
We are delighted to share that Rotherham United will be ‘Giving the Hospice a Hand’ as they pledge their full support to the red glove initiative, which will see vital funds raised for Rotherham Hospice at the Sky Bet League One fixture with Shrewsbury Town on Saturday 19th March.

 

It promises to be a sight like no other ever seen at a match at AESSEAL New York Stadium, when thousands of fans don red gloves following the idea from Honorary Life President of Rotherham United and long-term supporter of the Hospice, John Breckin.

John Breckin Red Glove Day for Rotherham Hospice

 

Volunteers from the Rotherham Hospice and the Rotherham United Community Sports Trust will be positioned around AESSEAL New York Stadium armed with red gloves to distribute and buckets for donations to the charity.

 

The gloves are free for any supporter to collect on their way into the ground, but we are asking that fans make any kind of donation up to any amount they’d like to give as they take a pair.

Speaking ahead of the game, John Breckin said:

“Rotherham Hospice has touched so many people’s lives in this town and I like to help out with their fundraising whenever I can.”

“I had this idea, envisaging thousands of fans waving and clapping all wearing red gloves and thought we could have some fun on the day whilst raising money for a great cause, not least because the Hospice needs around £6m a year to keep it functioning.”

The Hospice would also like to thank the various club sponsors and businesses who have backed this event, including KCM Waste Management, EMG Marketing, CRB Doors, Eagle Platforms, House Hairdressers, Wickersley PA Entertainments, Good Measure Pharmacy, Maltby Main FC and big Millers fan Bill Dabell, which will mean everything fans contribute will go to the Hospice.

“We are a community club and I’ve found that the people of Rotherham are so generous and we certainly look after our own,” John Breckin continued.

Breck My Life in Football in aid of Rotherham Hospice

“The Hospice has had a tough time with its fundraising during the past two years of the pandemic and this is a chance to give them a hand – hence the red glove idea,” added John who is donating profits from his book (Breck: My Life in Football) to the Hospice, which he hopes will reach £10,000 eventually.

 

The fundraising has already started for the Rotherham Hospice and if you’re feeling generous you can contribute now on our Give the Hospice a Hand Just Giving page.
Or you can text to donate:
Text REDGLOVE followed by your donation amount to 70085 to give that amount.
Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message.

 

Thank you for your support.

Rotherham Hospice Photography Competition 2022

Rotherham Hospice Photography Competition 2022

Would you like to see your photography in the 2023 Rotherham Hospice Calendar?

 

Enter the Rotherham Hospice Photography Competition!
 
 
The theme for the 2023 calendar is Rotherham Past & Present.
We’d love to showcase your photography of Rotherham and the surrounding areas.
 
 
It could be a vintage photo you took many moons ago, or something very recent. Maybe you have an eye for landscapes, or you capture the soul of a place through its people, or an iconic landmark. Whatever your subject, we’d love to see what Rotherham Past & Present means to you!
 
 
It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned professional, or just enjoy taking pictures on your phone. Everyone is welcome to join in.
 
 
Please email your photo to picturecompetition@rotherhamhospice.org.uk
by the 1st April 2022 for a chance to be included in our 2023 calendar.
 

 Terms and Conditions

  • Closing Date is by 23:59 on Friday 1st April 2022
  • Photo resolution should be ideally as close to 2MB/300dpi as possible
  • There is no monetary recompense for having you photo published in our 2023 calendar
  • Photos submitted must have been taken by the person submitting the photos
  • Winning photographs will be chosen by a panel of Rotherham Hospice employees, and will be picked based on quality, clarity, and suitability for use
  • The winning entrants will be notified by email on Friday 15 April 2022
  • By submitting your photo to Rotherham Hospice, you consent to their unlimited use by Rotherham Hospice in any communications or publications
  • Copyright will remain with the photographer
  • Photos must be taken in the Rotherham Area
  • Photos must not have any watermark or copyright overlaying the image
  • Any persons photographed must have provided written consent for the use of their image by Rotherham Hospice

Hospice Visitor Guidance & Information

It is Rotherham Hospice’s aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients, staff, and visitors at all times. With the presence of Covid-19 and the emergence of the Omicron variant in our community, we have implemented additional safety measures and we request you read the guidance outlined below:

  • Visiting times: 2 pm to 4 pm. Only 2 named visitors per patient will be allowed on-site each visiting slot
  • The two visitors must attend at the same time, within the allocated visiting time. Patients can have up to 4 designated visitors with a maximum of 2 visiting each day.

End of Life Care (EOLC) Patients

  • The patient may have 6 named visitors. Time is unrestricted. But only two of these named visitors are allowed in the patient’s room at any one time, this is to facilitate social distancing and keep staff, visitors, and patients safe.
  • The visitors must liaise with one another to arrange when they are going to visit, this is to ensure that no more than two of them are on-site at the same time.

All visitors

Please note that If we do not have your name on the visitor list you will not be allowed access to the building. Please speak with the nursing team who will be able to make a record of the time and names of those who intend to visit

We appreciate this is a difficult time for you, but we must make you aware that it is at your own risk that you visit your loved one. There may be times when we are caring for Covid positive patients within the unit, we would like to assure you that we will act appropriately to ensure all our patients are cared for safely and we are adhering to all national and regional guidance.

Safety measures in place:

All visitors to the Hospice will be asked a series of screening questions and will be required to provide evidence they have completed a covid 19 Lateral flow test (LFT) prior to visiting. Kits and instructions will be provided by the Hospice if it is identified that either you or a member of your household has a positive test or symptoms of Covid-19 you will not be permitted entry to the building.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must register your lateral flow test on:
 https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result

To do this you will need Rotherham Hospice’s Unique Organisation number (UON) which you will be given on your first visit along with a testing kit. Once you have submitted the result you will receive a text message to confirm your result. You will be required to show the negative result message to the receptionist when you arrive at the Hospice. (please do not bring the test kit to the Hospice)

 

Letters of Love

A reminder that if you’re unable to visit your loved one in the Hospice, we have a dedicated email address for you, the families, friends and colleagues of patients at the Hospice, to send your letters of love to be passed on to your loved ones. You can learn more about Letters of Love on the link here.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Letters of Love

We understand how difficult it is to not be able to visit your loved one, for a variety of reasons, whilst they are in the Hospice.

To help with this, we have a dedicated email address for you, the families, friends and colleagues of patients at the Hospice, to send your letters of love to be passed on to your loved ones.

Examples of this are:

– A favourite Poem
– A personal letter
– A treasured photograph

Our nursing team will pass on the contents of these e-mails, or if you prefer they will also be very happy to read the poems or letters to your loved one.

If you would like to send a letter of love, please email:

loveletters@rotherhamhospice.org.uk

Please note that messages sent over the weekend may not be picked up until Monday.

Hospice Visitor Guidance & Information – December 2021

Rotherham Hospice Covid-19 Visitor Update

Visiting Information

It is Rotherham Hospice’s aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all patients, staff, and visitors at all times. With the presence of Covid-19 in our community, we have implemented visiting restrictions and safety measures.  Please read Rotherham Hospice Visitor Guidance & Information outlined below:

  • Visiting times: 12pm – 2pm  and  2.30pm to 4.30pm. 
  •  Only 2 named visitors per patient will be allowed on-site each visiting slot
  • The two visitors must attend at the same time, within the allocated visiting time.  Patients can have up to 6 designated visitors but a maximum of 4 can visit each day.

End of life care (EOLC) Patients  

  • The patient may have 6 named visitors.  Time is unrestricted.   But only two of these named visitors are allowed in the patient’s room at any one time, this is to facilitate social distancing and keep staff, visitors, and patients safe.
  • The visitors must liaise with one another to arrange when they are going to visit, this is to ensure that no more than two of them are on-site at the same time.

All Visitors

Please note that If we do not have your name on the visitor list you will not be allowed access to the building.  Please speak with the nursing team who will be able to make a record of the time and names of those who intend to visit We appreciate this is a difficult time for you, but we must make you aware that it is at your own risk that you visit your loved one.  There may be times when we are caring for Covid positive patients within the unit, we would like to assure you that we will act appropriately to ensure all our patients are cared for safely and we are adhering to all national and regional guidance.

Safety Measures in Place:

All visitors to the Hospice will be asked a series of screening questions and will be required to provide evidence they have completed a covid 19 Lateral flow test (LFT) prior to visiting.  Kits and instructions will be provided by the Hospice if it is identified that either you or a member of your household has a positive test or symptoms of Covid-19 you will not be permitted entry to the building.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

  • You must register your lateral flow test on https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result 
  • To do this you will need Rotherham Hospices Unique organisation number UON which you will be given on your first visit along with the test kits required
  • Once you have submitted the result you will receive a text message to confirm your result.
  • You will be required to show the negative result message to the receptionist when you arrive at the Hospice.  ( please do not bring the test kit to the Hospice)

On entering the Hospice, you will sanitise your hands with the gel you will then apply personal protective equipment (PPE) which must be worn, the hospice will supply you with this.

On arrival into your loved one’s room, you will wash your hands (if you have not been given gloves) and you are asked to remain socially distanced from Staff during your visit.

If you are visiting a patient in the green team you may be asked to remain in the bedroom for the duration of the visit (unless you are asked by a member of staff to leave, they will direct you to an area where you can wait) should they need to attend to your loved one).   This will only be the case if there is a Covid positive patient in the area.  Before leaving the room to go home visitors should remove all PPE except the mask, wash their hands, and then leave the Hospice.

Visitors visiting non-Covid positive patients are welcome to use the Café if they wish.

Thank you for your support and understanding. 

Phone line upgrades this weekend

Rotherham Hospice Care Day Hospice Community Team Therapy Health and Wellbeing Healthcare Professionals Counselling Bereavement Support Phone South Yorkshire

This weekend (4th September – 5th September 2021) work will be taking place on our IT and telephone services. You may find that you’re unable to reach the Hospice on the regular lines. In that case, the following numbers will be available all weekend:

– For the Inpatient Unit telephone: 07794 044 819

– For Community Adviceline telephone: 07814 170 827 or If you’re unable to contact through this number you can call the CCC District Nurse number on 01709 426 600 who will advise.

Please do try to call through using the regular number first.

Thank you for your understanding.