Hospice urges business community to support vital services

Birmingham St Mary 's Hospice is calling on business community to step up and support their vital services this year - as the organisation continues to help the most vulnerable in the fight against Covid-19.

The hospice says it faces a “significant uphill climb ” as it continues to provide personalised support, expertise and compassion for patients and their families, while also adapting services in line with new restrictions.

That 's why businesses are being invited to support the charity that has been on the frontline throughout the pandemic.

The hospice has been supporting our patients, both on the Inpatient Unit and via telephone and video call for the Day Hospice programme, educating care homes and healthcare professionals, launching a 24/7 telephone advice service, extending bereavement services in the community and launching a homelessness project.

However, the charity, and relies heavily on the generosity of the local community to fund their vital care.

It costs £24,658 to run the hospice services every single day, including the Inpatient Unit, Day Hospice, Hospice at Home and bereavement service.

A third lockdown has meant charity shops have had to close again and fundraising events have been cancelled.

Partnerships manager, Helen Rawnsley, said: “None of us could have ever imagined the events of the last twelve months. Despite all the restrictions, our doctors, nurses, social workers and bereavement team counsellors are still bringing peace, comfort and dignity to local people with life-limiting illnesses. ”

“That 's why we are calling on the Birmingham business community to support our hospice in 2021.

“We want our corporate partnerships to bring mutual value, so we 'll make sure that your own business objectives are achieved as well. We 'll work with you to create a bespoke partnership, tailored to your business that will make a huge impact to our vital services. ”

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