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Teesside Hospice awarded ‘Outstanding’ in recent Care Quality Commission inspection
We are delighted to share that Teesside Hospice has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating following a rigorous inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)! …
Lauren’s Fundraising Story
September 7, 2026 · By Admin
Earlier this year, Lauren’s mam passed away on the Inpatient Unit at our hospice. In honour of her mam, Lauren has raised an amazing £3,000+ to support the care we provide to so many families across Teesside like hers. Our team asked Lauren some questions about her experience at the hospice and what fundraising … Continued
Tapered Plus and Teesside Hospice join forces
July 30, 2026 · By Admin
We’re delighted to welcome Tapered Plus on board as a corporate partner! This partnership follows a long and personal connection with local hospice care for Aman Chahal, CEO at Tapered Plus, who is a long-term supporter of Butterwick Hospice. We recently merged with Butterwick Hospice to ensure long-term sustainability of services across the Tees … Continued
Teesside Hospice sees 55.5% increase in young people supported through Bereavement Counselling
July 27, 2026 · By Admin
At Teesside Hospice, we have seen a 55.5% increase in the number of children and young people accessing its Bereavement Counselling Service in the past year. There were 84 children and young people supported by our service from April 2025 to March 2026, a significant increase from 54 in the previous year. Gary … Continued
Debbie’s Volunteering Story
July 21, 2026 · By Admin
Volunteering can reach you in the most random of places – for Debbie, one of our Inpatient Unit volunteers, it was in a hot tub in Ingleby Barwick! Here, Debbie explains how a chance encounter many years ago set her on a path to volunteering, and the happiness and gratitude she’s felt since then: … Continued
Middlesbrough Mayor visits Teesside Hospice
July 6, 2026 · By Admin
The Mayor of Middlesbrough has paid a visit to Teesside Hospice, to see first-hand the impact our services have on the local community. Chris Cooke visited our hospice on Northgate Road for a tour of the facilities and to meet members of staff who deliver specialist care to patients in our Inpatient Unit, Lymphoedema … Continued
A Day in the Life of our Cafe Volunteers
June 1, 2026 · By Admin
We’re very lucky to be supported by an amazing team of volunteers in our Northgate Tea Room, ensuring visitors, staff and other volunteers have a clean and welcoming space to enjoy drinks, meals and treats. As part of Volunteers Week, we caught up with a team of the café volunteers to find out what … Continued
Alice’s Story
May 18, 2026 · By Admin
Alice came to Teesside Hospice when she needed some additional care – and our kind, compassionate team were more than happy to offer this to her. Alice – who celebrated her 86th birthday while staying on our In-Patient Unit – is still living at home and being cared for by her four daughters to … Continued
Donna’s Story – Bereavement Counselling
May 14, 2026 · By Admin
Bereavement, loss and grief will naturally cause pain and sadness, but it’s important to remember that grief is a natural process and our specialist team are here to support you. Here, client Donna shares her experience of our Bereavement Counselling Service: “I would just like to say I really appreciate the support you … Continued