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A day in the life of a specialty coordinator

Read a day in the life of Marie, one of the welcoming faces greeting patients and their families and supporting them through a difficult time.

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A day in the life of a specialty coordinator

Read a day in the life of Marie, one of the welcoming faces greeting patients and their families and supporting them through a difficult time.

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Sobell Times – Spring 2024

Read the latest edition of the Sobell Times and hear about life at Sobell House.

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Sobell Times – Spring 2024

Read the latest edition of the Sobell Times and hear about life at Sobell House.

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Music, love, and hope

In tribute to Valentine’s Day, our music therapist Tom shares the deep-rooted connection between music, love and hope, and how music gives patients meaning and purpose at a time when all feels lost.

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Music, love, and hope

In tribute to Valentine’s Day, our music therapist Tom shares the deep-rooted connection between music, love and hope, and how music gives patients meaning and purpose at a time when all feels lost.

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Caring for our community

Find out how we are supporting people experiencing homelessness, ensuring that every person who needs our support has the chance to live well in the time they have.

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Caring for our community

Find out how we are supporting people experiencing homelessness, ensuring that every person who needs our support has the chance to live well in the time they have.

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Read the latest Sobell Times

We hope you enjoy reading the latest news about life at Sobell House and finding out about the different ways you can support us.

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Read the latest Sobell Times

We hope you enjoy reading the latest news about life at Sobell House and finding out about the different ways you can support us.

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Have you ‘herd’?

Join us next summer for an art trail unlike anything Oxfordshire has seen before… introducing OxTrail!

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Have you ‘herd’?

Join us next summer for an art trail unlike anything Oxfordshire has seen before… introducing OxTrail!

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A day in the life of a consultant pharmacist

Read a day in the life of Mel, who helps people with life-limiting conditions to get the most from their medicines and improve their quality of life.

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A day in the life of a consultant pharmacist

Read a day in the life of Mel, who helps people with life-limiting conditions to get the most from their medicines and improve their quality of life.

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Postcard art raises funds for nurses!

Our My Lovely Postcards exhibition and auction broke records, raising nearly £17,000!

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Postcard art raises funds for nurses!

Our My Lovely Postcards exhibition and auction broke records, raising nearly £17,000!

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The Sobell Times – out now!

We hope you enjoy reading the latest updates about life at Sobell House and finding out about the different ways you can support us.

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The Sobell Times – out now!

We hope you enjoy reading the latest updates about life at Sobell House and finding out about the different ways you can support us.

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A day in the life of a patient support worker

This day in the life diary is written by Eve, a patient support worker in our Home Hospice Care team.

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A day in the life of a patient support worker

This day in the life diary is written by Eve, a patient support worker in our Home Hospice Care team.

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Help us bring hospice care home

When facing an end of life prognosis, time is precious and every moment matters. We want local people to have as much choice as possible about where they die.

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Help us bring hospice care home

When facing an end of life prognosis, time is precious and every moment matters. We want local people to have as much choice as possible about where they die.

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Help fix our chapel roof

Our chapel roof is leaking and urgently needs replacing - can you help?

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Help fix our chapel roof

Our chapel roof is leaking and urgently needs replacing - can you help?

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A day in the life of a specialist nurse

This day in the life diary is written by Rachel, a senior specialist nurse in our hospital palliative care team.

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A day in the life of a specialist nurse

This day in the life diary is written by Rachel, a senior specialist nurse in our hospital palliative care team.

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Choose your challenge!

Take on a challenge this year with Team Sobell and race for a reason!

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Choose your challenge!

Take on a challenge this year with Team Sobell and race for a reason!

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A day in the life of a social worker

This day in the life diary is written by our social worker Karen, who helps to ease the practical and emotional stresses that accompany a life-limiting illness.

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A day in the life of a social worker

This day in the life diary is written by our social worker Karen, who helps to ease the practical and emotional stresses that accompany a life-limiting illness.

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My Lovely Postcards

Calling all artists! Submit your artwork to our My Lovely Postcards exhibition and help raise funds for nurses to receive specialist training in palliative care.

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My Lovely Postcards

Calling all artists! Submit your artwork to our My Lovely Postcards exhibition and help raise funds for nurses to receive specialist training in palliative care.

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Winter Walk 2023

Tickets are now on sale for our much-loved Winter Walk at Blenheim Palace. Don't miss out on a fun-filled morning with family, friends, and dogs!

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Winter Walk 2023

Tickets are now on sale for our much-loved Winter Walk at Blenheim Palace. Don't miss out on a fun-filled morning with family, friends, and dogs!

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A short reflection

We wanted to share a heartwarming short reflection with you all, written by Heather Jackson, who works in our Home Hospice care team.

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A short reflection

We wanted to share a heartwarming short reflection with you all, written by Heather Jackson, who works in our Home Hospice care team.

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Lights of Love 2022 service

Watch our Lights of Love remembrance service, which took place on Sunday 4 December 2022.

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Lights of Love 2022 service

Watch our Lights of Love remembrance service, which took place on Sunday 4 December 2022.

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Mince Pie Monday 2022

On 12 December, we’re inviting you to take part in Mince Pie Monday and host your very own festive fundraiser in aid of Sobell House.

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Mince Pie Monday 2022

On 12 December, we’re inviting you to take part in Mince Pie Monday and host your very own festive fundraiser in aid of Sobell House.

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Introducing our new cookbook

Food and Wellness is an amazing collection of over 30 vegetarian and vegan recipes with contributions from celebrities and some of Oxfordshire's most popular restaurants, pubs and food producers.

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Introducing our new cookbook

Food and Wellness is an amazing collection of over 30 vegetarian and vegan recipes with contributions from celebrities and some of Oxfordshire's most popular restaurants, pubs and food producers.

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Keeping their memory alive

#IRemember is a campaign run by Dying Matters to encourage people to remember those they have lost, share their memories, and help break the taboo surrounding grief and bereavement.

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Keeping their memory alive

#IRemember is a campaign run by Dying Matters to encourage people to remember those they have lost, share their memories, and help break the taboo surrounding grief and bereavement.

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RSVP to Lights of Love

Our special remembrance service, Lights of Love, is taking place on Sunday 4 December. You are warmly invited to join us to remember and celebrate loved ones no longer with us.

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RSVP to Lights of Love

Our special remembrance service, Lights of Love, is taking place on Sunday 4 December. You are warmly invited to join us to remember and celebrate loved ones no longer with us.

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Read The Sobell Times

Our Autumn/Winter 2022 newsletter is now available for you to read online. We hope you enjoy reading our latest updates and finding out about the different ways you can support our work.

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Read The Sobell Times

Our Autumn/Winter 2022 newsletter is now available for you to read online. We hope you enjoy reading our latest updates and finding out about the different ways you can support our work.

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A Rainbow of Ribbons

On Sunday 21 August, an ancient red oak tree in Oxford’s University Parks was transformed into a rainbow of hundreds of colourful ribbons fluttering in the summer breeze in memory of loved ones.

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A Rainbow of Ribbons

On Sunday 21 August, an ancient red oak tree in Oxford’s University Parks was transformed into a rainbow of hundreds of colourful ribbons fluttering in the summer breeze in memory of loved ones.

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A day in the life of a shop manager

This day in the life diary is written by Sean Woodward, our Marston Shop Manager. We hope you enjoy reading about one of Sean’s Saturday shifts, which he spends alongside two of his lovely volunteers.

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A day in the life of a shop manager

This day in the life diary is written by Sean Woodward, our Marston Shop Manager. We hope you enjoy reading about one of Sean’s Saturday shifts, which he spends alongside two of his lovely volunteers.

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Give your furniture a new home!

If you have any large items of furniture that you would like to donate to us, please contact our Bicester Warehouse team to arrange a home collection.

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Give your furniture a new home!

If you have any large items of furniture that you would like to donate to us, please contact our Bicester Warehouse team to arrange a home collection.

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A day in the life of a patient care coordinator

This day in the life diary is written by Kerry Watkinson, who works in our newly established Home Hospice care team as a Patient Care Coordinator. 

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A day in the life of a patient care coordinator

This day in the life diary is written by Kerry Watkinson, who works in our newly established Home Hospice care team as a Patient Care Coordinator. 

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Introducing our Living Well service

Our Day Centre has become our Living Well service, where we empower our patients to live life with purpose and adapt to the challenges of living with a serious illness.

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Introducing our Living Well service

Our Day Centre has become our Living Well service, where we empower our patients to live life with purpose and adapt to the challenges of living with a serious illness.

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We need your stamps!

To help raise the vital funds that keep our services running, we want to turn your used postage stamps into donations. Can you help us?

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We need your stamps!

To help raise the vital funds that keep our services running, we want to turn your used postage stamps into donations. Can you help us?

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A day in the life of a shop volunteer

Read a day in the life of AnnMarie, one of our lovely shop volunteers.

Our shops provide a crucial source of income for us, which is why we’re so grateful for our shop volunteers who help us keep them up and running!

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A day in the life of a shop volunteer

Read a day in the life of AnnMarie, one of our lovely shop volunteers.

Our shops provide a crucial source of income for us, which is why we’re so grateful for our shop volunteers who help us keep them up and running!

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Honour a loved one this Father’s Day

Find out how you can pay tribute to your loved one’s life in a tangible and meaningful way this Father’s Day, through our Father’s Day Memories online page.

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Honour a loved one this Father’s Day

Find out how you can pay tribute to your loved one’s life in a tangible and meaningful way this Father’s Day, through our Father’s Day Memories online page.

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Don’t miss our latest newsletter

Our Spring/Summer 2022 newsletter is now available for you to read online. We hope you enjoy reading our latest updates and finding out about the different ways you can support our work.

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Don’t miss our latest newsletter

Our Spring/Summer 2022 newsletter is now available for you to read online. We hope you enjoy reading our latest updates and finding out about the different ways you can support our work.

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The Home Hospice service begins

This month marked the launch of the Home Hospice service, which aims to enable more patients the chance to die at home, if this is their wish, and be cared for in comfort and with support in place.

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The Home Hospice service begins

This month marked the launch of the Home Hospice service, which aims to enable more patients the chance to die at home, if this is their wish, and be cared for in comfort and with support in place.

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Help us transform our courtyard

We’re planning to transform our tired courtyard, to ensure it continues to delight and comfort all its visitors. Can you help us fund it?

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Help us transform our courtyard

We’re planning to transform our tired courtyard, to ensure it continues to delight and comfort all its visitors. Can you help us fund it?

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Becoming a Sobell House volunteer

Chris Robinson has been a Sobell House Bereavement Volunteer for 12 years. In this article, she explains her journey to becoming a volunteer and shares some memorable moments at Sobell House.

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Becoming a Sobell House volunteer

Chris Robinson has been a Sobell House Bereavement Volunteer for 12 years. In this article, she explains her journey to becoming a volunteer and shares some memorable moments at Sobell House.

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Oxford Half registration is open!

Now is the time to set yourself a new challenge and register as a runner for Sobell House in this year’s iconic Oxford Half Marathon.

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Oxford Half registration is open!

Now is the time to set yourself a new challenge and register as a runner for Sobell House in this year’s iconic Oxford Half Marathon.

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Winter Walk – last chance to register!

Don’t miss our much-loved Winter Walk, which takes place on Sunday 13th March at Blenheim Palace. Enjoyable for all the family.

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Winter Walk – last chance to register!

Don’t miss our much-loved Winter Walk, which takes place on Sunday 13th March at Blenheim Palace. Enjoyable for all the family.

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Make a Will Month

This March get peace of mind and ensure your wishes are met after your death by getting a professionally written Will.

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Make a Will Month

This March get peace of mind and ensure your wishes are met after your death by getting a professionally written Will.

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A Valentine’s Day story

We see moments of sadness, joy, but most of all love at Sobell House. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share a heart-warming story with you all, as told by our Chaplain, Graham.

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A Valentine’s Day story

We see moments of sadness, joy, but most of all love at Sobell House. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to share a heart-warming story with you all, as told by our Chaplain, Graham.

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‘Behind the Mask’

Pasquale, an intensive care nurse, has recently published a book entitled ‘Behind the Mask’, which explores the harrowing experiences faced by those working on the frontline. He has kindly chosen to donate the book royalties to Sobell House. Find out more here.

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‘Behind the Mask’

Pasquale, an intensive care nurse, has recently published a book entitled ‘Behind the Mask’, which explores the harrowing experiences faced by those working on the frontline. He has kindly chosen to donate the book royalties to Sobell House. Find out more here.

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Planking to raise pounds!

Our fabulous January plank challengers have raised over £6,800! Read more about how they got on with their challenge here.

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Planking to raise pounds!

Our fabulous January plank challengers have raised over £6,800! Read more about how they got on with their challenge here.

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It’s time to get arty!

We invite you to take part in our Art Bag Project and complete a simple embroidery at home, ready for it to join the growing display on our ward.

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It’s time to get arty!

We invite you to take part in our Art Bag Project and complete a simple embroidery at home, ready for it to join the growing display on our ward.

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A day in the life of a community fundraiser

Read the latest 'day in the life' diary written by Niki, who works as a Community Fundraiser in our charity team.

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A day in the life of a community fundraiser

Read the latest 'day in the life' diary written by Niki, who works as a Community Fundraiser in our charity team.

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Winter Walk is back!

Take part in a 5-mile walk through the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. Enjoyable for all the family, and dogs are welcome to join in too!

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Winter Walk is back!

Take part in a 5-mile walk through the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. Enjoyable for all the family, and dogs are welcome to join in too!

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On sale now!

Our Food & Kindness 2022 calendar is on sale now, with each calendar month revealing a delicious recipe from a local restaurant or food business for you to try out at home.

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On sale now!

Our Food & Kindness 2022 calendar is on sale now, with each calendar month revealing a delicious recipe from a local restaurant or food business for you to try out at home.

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A day in the life of a senior community nurse

Meet Lisa Howe, who works as a Senior Specialist Nurse in our community palliative care team. Lisa is passionate about providing people with the very best care possible. In her ‘day in the life’ diary, she gives readers an insight into her busy working day as she visits patients at home and within other community settings.

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A day in the life of a senior community nurse

Meet Lisa Howe, who works as a Senior Specialist Nurse in our community palliative care team. Lisa is passionate about providing people with the very best care possible. In her ‘day in the life’ diary, she gives readers an insight into her busy working day as she visits patients at home and within other community settings.

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Attend our next Business Breakfast!

In conversation with Miles Young, the incumbent Warden of New College, Oxford, and an expert in the field of advertising and marketing.

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Attend our next Business Breakfast!

In conversation with Miles Young, the incumbent Warden of New College, Oxford, and an expert in the field of advertising and marketing.

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A day in the life of a senior specialist nurse

Meet Lauren Crowley, who works as a senior specialist nurse in our hospital palliative care team. In this ‘day in the life’ diary, Lauren is assigned patients to see in the John Radcliffe Hospital and teaches some newly qualified respiratory nurses.

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A day in the life of a senior specialist nurse

Meet Lauren Crowley, who works as a senior specialist nurse in our hospital palliative care team. In this ‘day in the life’ diary, Lauren is assigned patients to see in the John Radcliffe Hospital and teaches some newly qualified respiratory nurses.

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Read our latest Newsletter

Our Autumn/Winter Newsletter is now available to read online. We really hope you enjoy it.

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Read our latest Newsletter

Our Autumn/Winter Newsletter is now available to read online. We really hope you enjoy it.

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Getting to know Dr Matt Carey

Matt works in our hospital palliative care team, let’s find out more about him and his role.

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Getting to know Dr Matt Carey

Matt works in our hospital palliative care team, let’s find out more about him and his role.

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A shout out to our super stitching supporters!

We had a great response to our call for homemade syringe driver bags, so we’re extending the appeal. Can you help?

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A shout out to our super stitching supporters!

We had a great response to our call for homemade syringe driver bags, so we’re extending the appeal. Can you help?

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Check out our upcoming events

Strolling through the city centre, exploring a beautiful World Heritage site, or pounding the pavements of Oxford – which event will you choose?

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Check out our upcoming events

Strolling through the city centre, exploring a beautiful World Heritage site, or pounding the pavements of Oxford – which event will you choose?

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A day in the life of a specialist registrar doctor

Meet Victoria Hedges, who works as a specialist registrar doctor in our hospital palliative care team. In Victoria’s busy ‘day in the life’ diary, she does countless steps and reflects on what it’s been like to work in palliative medicine during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A day in the life of a specialist registrar doctor

Meet Victoria Hedges, who works as a specialist registrar doctor in our hospital palliative care team. In Victoria’s busy ‘day in the life’ diary, she does countless steps and reflects on what it’s been like to work in palliative medicine during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A day to remember…

On Thursday 24th June, we were able to host a very special outdoor event to thank our amazing volunteers for all of their incredible support and hard work.

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A day to remember…

On Thursday 24th June, we were able to host a very special outdoor event to thank our amazing volunteers for all of their incredible support and hard work.

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Happy 45th birthday to us!

It’s 45 years since Sobell House was formally opened, on 25th May 1976. We take a moment to reflect, and to say a big thank you to everyone who makes our care possible.

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Happy 45th birthday to us!

It’s 45 years since Sobell House was formally opened, on 25th May 1976. We take a moment to reflect, and to say a big thank you to everyone who makes our care possible.

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Oliver the Sobell superstar

7-year-old Oliver Scott set himself the challenge of climbing 978 metres at an indoor climbing centre to raise money for Sobell House in memory of his great gran.

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Oliver the Sobell superstar

7-year-old Oliver Scott set himself the challenge of climbing 978 metres at an indoor climbing centre to raise money for Sobell House in memory of his great gran.

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Read our latest Newsletter

Our Spring/Summer Newsletter is now available to read online. We really hope you enjoy it.

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Read our latest Newsletter

Our Spring/Summer Newsletter is now available to read online. We really hope you enjoy it.

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Dying Matters Week: planning ahead

For Dying Matters Awareness Week, we have created a helpful form for you to use when planning ahead and outlining your wishes before and after you die. It can be hard to talk about death and dying with those closest to us, so we hope this document is a good starting point for you.

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Dying Matters Week: planning ahead

For Dying Matters Awareness Week, we have created a helpful form for you to use when planning ahead and outlining your wishes before and after you die. It can be hard to talk about death and dying with those closest to us, so we hope this document is a good starting point for you.

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A day in the life of a Hospice Nurse

Meet Ellie Simmons, who works as a nurse on our busy inpatient unit. In Ellie's day in the life diary, she shares what it's like to care for local people and families at Sobell House during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A day in the life of a Hospice Nurse

Meet Ellie Simmons, who works as a nurse on our busy inpatient unit. In Ellie's day in the life diary, she shares what it's like to care for local people and families at Sobell House during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Celebrating 45 years of care

This year marks 45 years of caring for our community. We’re taking a whistle-stop tour through some of the milestones we’ve seen in that time.

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Celebrating 45 years of care

This year marks 45 years of caring for our community. We’re taking a whistle-stop tour through some of the milestones we’ve seen in that time.

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Take part in our ‘tee-rific’ Golf Day!

This September we will once again be hosting our annual charity golf day at the beautiful Studley Wood Golf Club.

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Take part in our ‘tee-rific’ Golf Day!

This September we will once again be hosting our annual charity golf day at the beautiful Studley Wood Golf Club.

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It’s Winter in July!

Our popular Winter Walk has been rescheduled for Sunday 18th July, and we’re able to return to the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace.

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It’s Winter in July!

Our popular Winter Walk has been rescheduled for Sunday 18th July, and we’re able to return to the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace.

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Support our Crisis Care Appeal

Since the pandemic began we’ve seen a significant drop in our income from community support, retail and events. We’ve launched our Crisis Care Appeal to help safeguard the essential services we provide and we now need your support.

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Support our Crisis Care Appeal

Since the pandemic began we’ve seen a significant drop in our income from community support, retail and events. We’ve launched our Crisis Care Appeal to help safeguard the essential services we provide and we now need your support.

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Our charity shops reopen!

All 10 of our charity shops are now reopen in line with government guidelines, please do drop in and see us.

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Our charity shops reopen!

All 10 of our charity shops are now reopen in line with government guidelines, please do drop in and see us.

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A year in the life of Dr Mary Miller

Mary, a consultant in palliative medicine here at Sobell House, takes us on a month-by-month journey of what the past year has been like working on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A year in the life of Dr Mary Miller

Mary, a consultant in palliative medicine here at Sobell House, takes us on a month-by-month journey of what the past year has been like working on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Looking for a new voluntary role?

We're looking for volunteers to help us manage our gardens, or assist in one of our charity shops.

Whether it’s four days or four hours a week you can spare, it will make all the difference to us.

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Looking for a new voluntary role?

We're looking for volunteers to help us manage our gardens, or assist in one of our charity shops.

Whether it’s four days or four hours a week you can spare, it will make all the difference to us.

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Meet Lorraine, Director of Fundraising

Read a day in the life of Lorraine, who is the Director of Fundraising & Communications for the Sobell House Hospice Charity. In her day in the life diary, Lorraine catches up with her team and some of our supporters, and reflects on the different ways the Charity Team have had to adapt during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Meet Lorraine, Director of Fundraising

Read a day in the life of Lorraine, who is the Director of Fundraising & Communications for the Sobell House Hospice Charity. In her day in the life diary, Lorraine catches up with her team and some of our supporters, and reflects on the different ways the Charity Team have had to adapt during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Josh Ruffels takes part in Challenge45

Oxford United star and Sobell House ambassdaor, Josh Ruffels, completes 45 keepy-uppies for his Challenge45 and nominates you to take on the challenge too.

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Josh Ruffels takes part in Challenge45

Oxford United star and Sobell House ambassdaor, Josh Ruffels, completes 45 keepy-uppies for his Challenge45 and nominates you to take on the challenge too.

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Meet volunteers Justin and Alex

We’d like you to meet Justin and Alex, who have been providing companionship and support to patients at home during the pandemic.

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Meet volunteers Justin and Alex

We’d like you to meet Justin and Alex, who have been providing companionship and support to patients at home during the pandemic.

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Sobell House team receive the Covid-19 vaccination

We’re pleased to share the good news that the team at Sobell House have been receiving their Covid-19 vaccinations over the past few weeks.

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Sobell House team receive the Covid-19 vaccination

We’re pleased to share the good news that the team at Sobell House have been receiving their Covid-19 vaccinations over the past few weeks.

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Josh Ruffels becomes a Sobell House ambassador

We’re delighted to announce that Josh Ruffels, professional footballer and Oxford United star, has become a Sobell House charity ambassador.

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Josh Ruffels becomes a Sobell House ambassador

We’re delighted to announce that Josh Ruffels, professional footballer and Oxford United star, has become a Sobell House charity ambassador.

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Andrew’s marathon achievement

Meet Andrew, who has been going the distance to fundraise for Sobell House!

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Andrew’s marathon achievement

Meet Andrew, who has been going the distance to fundraise for Sobell House!

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Take part in Challenge45!

This year, Sobell House turns 45! Help us celebrate and continue to be there for more people who need us by taking part in Challenge45. Find out more...

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Take part in Challenge45!

This year, Sobell House turns 45! Help us celebrate and continue to be there for more people who need us by taking part in Challenge45. Find out more...

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World Religion Day

For World Religion Day, read short stories about people our Chaplaincy team have met and cared for, and examples of how the team helped them at the end of their life.

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World Religion Day

For World Religion Day, read short stories about people our Chaplaincy team have met and cared for, and examples of how the team helped them at the end of their life.

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Make a Will Month 2021

If you haven’t written a Will yet, be sure to take advantage of our Make a Will Month in March, where local solicitors are donating their expert services and saving you money by having your Will written in exchange for a donation to Sobell House.

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Make a Will Month 2021

If you haven’t written a Will yet, be sure to take advantage of our Make a Will Month in March, where local solicitors are donating their expert services and saving you money by having your Will written in exchange for a donation to Sobell House.

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Our shops are closed until further notice

Following the national lockdown announcement, please note that all of our shops are closed under futher notice.

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Our shops are closed until further notice

Following the national lockdown announcement, please note that all of our shops are closed under futher notice.

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Winter Walk: postponed

Following the national lockdown announcement and with the safety of participants in mind, we have decided to postpone our Winter Walk event, which was due to take place on Sunday 10th January.

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Winter Walk: postponed

Following the national lockdown announcement and with the safety of participants in mind, we have decided to postpone our Winter Walk event, which was due to take place on Sunday 10th January.

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Charity closing times over the festive period

Find out our charity shop closing times over the festive period. We wish all of our supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

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Charity closing times over the festive period

Find out our charity shop closing times over the festive period. We wish all of our supporters a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

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Our shop doors have reopened!

We are happy to announce that our shops have reopened following the country’s second lockdown, and all ten of our shops are looking forward to warmly welcoming our customers back.

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Our shop doors have reopened!

We are happy to announce that our shops have reopened following the country’s second lockdown, and all ten of our shops are looking forward to warmly welcoming our customers back.

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Brand the Bus competition

We need your help! We’ve entered Oxford Bus Company's “Brand the Bus!” competition, where we could have our logo and message proudly featured on a bus that drives routes all across Oxfordshire. Find out how to cast your vote...

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Brand the Bus competition

We need your help! We’ve entered Oxford Bus Company's “Brand the Bus!” competition, where we could have our logo and message proudly featured on a bus that drives routes all across Oxfordshire. Find out how to cast your vote...

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Volunteer as a Social Distance Champion

We’re urgently recruiting for voluntary Social Distance Champions to provide a safe meet and greet service for our patients' visitors. Can you help?

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Volunteer as a Social Distance Champion

We’re urgently recruiting for voluntary Social Distance Champions to provide a safe meet and greet service for our patients' visitors. Can you help?

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Get ready for our Winter Walk!

It’s nearly time to wrap up warm, put on your wellington boots, and join together with our Sobell community for our much-loved Winter Walk! Next year’s walk takes place on Sunday 10th January and is the perfect way to start the year by getting active while raising vital funds for your local hospice.

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Get ready for our Winter Walk!

It’s nearly time to wrap up warm, put on your wellington boots, and join together with our Sobell community for our much-loved Winter Walk! Next year’s walk takes place on Sunday 10th January and is the perfect way to start the year by getting active while raising vital funds for your local hospice.

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Shops closure announcement

For the second time this year our shops have sadly had to close in line with government guidelines. If you have donations you were hoping to gift to one of our shops, we kindly ask you to please keep ahold of them until we reopen our shop doors.

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Shops closure announcement

For the second time this year our shops have sadly had to close in line with government guidelines. If you have donations you were hoping to gift to one of our shops, we kindly ask you to please keep ahold of them until we reopen our shop doors.

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Make a dedication to your loved one

Add a lasting dedication in memory of your loved one to our Lights of Love Night Sky Panorama.

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Make a dedication to your loved one

Add a lasting dedication in memory of your loved one to our Lights of Love Night Sky Panorama.

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The Co-op Local Community Fund

We're delighted to have been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund. Money raised will go towards Sobell House’s Bereavement Service and will be used for the recruitment and training of Bereavement Volunteers.

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The Co-op Local Community Fund

We're delighted to have been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund. Money raised will go towards Sobell House’s Bereavement Service and will be used for the recruitment and training of Bereavement Volunteers.

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Charity shop announcement

We're very pleased to announce that we have opened two new charity shops in Marston and Wantage!

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Charity shop announcement

We're very pleased to announce that we have opened two new charity shops in Marston and Wantage!

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Join us for Spooky Stories this Halloween

This Halloween you’re invited to join us for a virtual spooky story time event, where Actor Paul Chahidi will be reading hair-raising tales perfect for ages 3-11+

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Join us for Spooky Stories this Halloween

This Halloween you’re invited to join us for a virtual spooky story time event, where Actor Paul Chahidi will be reading hair-raising tales perfect for ages 3-11+

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The Sobell Memory Tree

A few weeks ago our beautiful Memory Tree was installed at the hospice to bring comfort to families and friends who have lost a loved one.

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The Sobell Memory Tree

A few weeks ago our beautiful Memory Tree was installed at the hospice to bring comfort to families and friends who have lost a loved one.

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Meet Mary, Lead Specialist Nurse

A day in the life of Mary, who works as a Lead Specialist Nurse in our hospital palliative care team, and takes us on her first day working at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. 

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Meet Mary, Lead Specialist Nurse

A day in the life of Mary, who works as a Lead Specialist Nurse in our hospital palliative care team, and takes us on her first day working at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. 

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Food & Kindness: The Sobell House Cook Book

We are delighted to have launched Food & Kindness: The Sobell House Cook Book which is now available to purchase from our online shop.

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Food & Kindness: The Sobell House Cook Book

We are delighted to have launched Food & Kindness: The Sobell House Cook Book which is now available to purchase from our online shop.

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£20,000 raised from our virtual Light the Night walk

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part or donated for helping to make a difference.

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£20,000 raised from our virtual Light the Night walk

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part or donated for helping to make a difference.

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Debbie, Personal Assistant

Read a day in the life of Debbie, who works as a personal assistant to our specialist team of consultants, and spends her working days juggling meetings, emails, diary scheduling, and administrative projects.

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Debbie, Personal Assistant

Read a day in the life of Debbie, who works as a personal assistant to our specialist team of consultants, and spends her working days juggling meetings, emails, diary scheduling, and administrative projects.

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How our hospital team have adapted during the pandemic

Matt is one of our consultants, and kindly took the time to share with our supporters how our hospital team have adapted to caring for people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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How our hospital team have adapted during the pandemic

Matt is one of our consultants, and kindly took the time to share with our supporters how our hospital team have adapted to caring for people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Tim, Corporate Partnerships Manager

Read a day in the life of our Corporate Partnerships Manager, Tim, who spends his working days fundraising for the Sobell House charity.

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Tim, Corporate Partnerships Manager

Read a day in the life of our Corporate Partnerships Manager, Tim, who spends his working days fundraising for the Sobell House charity.

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Sobell House – Then and Now

For World Photography Day we've shared past and present photos to illustrate how much we've been able to expand our services, team, and building over the last 44 years.

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Sobell House – Then and Now

For World Photography Day we've shared past and present photos to illustrate how much we've been able to expand our services, team, and building over the last 44 years.

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Celebrating Our Staff

We were delighted to be featured by the Oxford University Hospitals Trust as they celebrated our staff and the work they have done during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Celebrating Our Staff

We were delighted to be featured by the Oxford University Hospitals Trust as they celebrated our staff and the work they have done during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Thank you – Covid-19 Appeal

We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to our Covid-19 Appeal. Find out how much was raised through your support.

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Thank you – Covid-19 Appeal

We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to our Covid-19 Appeal. Find out how much was raised through your support.

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Paul Chahidi becomes a Sobell House ambassador

We’re delighted to announce that Paul Chahidi, actor and star of BBC Three’s hit comedy series ‘This Country’, has become a Sobell House ambassador.

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Paul Chahidi becomes a Sobell House ambassador

We’re delighted to announce that Paul Chahidi, actor and star of BBC Three’s hit comedy series ‘This Country’, has become a Sobell House ambassador.

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Loneliness Awareness Week

As part of Loneliness Awareness Week, our bereavement team have put together some easy ways for you to take care of yourself if you’re experiencing loneliness following a bereavement.

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Loneliness Awareness Week

As part of Loneliness Awareness Week, our bereavement team have put together some easy ways for you to take care of yourself if you’re experiencing loneliness following a bereavement.

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Nurse with patient

Why you should consider a charitable legacy

Read an article about the importance and benefits of leaving a charitable gift in your will.

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Nurse with patient

Why you should consider a charitable legacy

Read an article about the importance and benefits of leaving a charitable gift in your will.

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School Staff Raise Over £1,000 for Sobell House

Members of the Staff Fit Club cover an incredible 307 miles for Sobell House.

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School Staff Raise Over £1,000 for Sobell House

Members of the Staff Fit Club cover an incredible 307 miles for Sobell House.

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An image of Ruth Corderoy.

A (Virtual) Walk Along The Ridgeway

Read about Ruth Corderoy's virtual walking challenge along Britain's oldest road for Sobell House.

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An image of Ruth Corderoy.

A (Virtual) Walk Along The Ridgeway

Read about Ruth Corderoy's virtual walking challenge along Britain's oldest road for Sobell House.

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Planning a funeral

As part of Dying Matters Week 2020, our chaplaincy team have put together some helpful advice and information when thinking ahead and planning your funeral, to help ensure your wishes are heard and fulfilled.

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Planning a funeral

As part of Dying Matters Week 2020, our chaplaincy team have put together some helpful advice and information when thinking ahead and planning your funeral, to help ensure your wishes are heard and fulfilled.

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Continuing to be heard

For Dying Matters Week 2020, our bereavement team have put together a useful piece on the continuing need to be listened to and to be heard following bereavement.

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Continuing to be heard

For Dying Matters Week 2020, our bereavement team have put together a useful piece on the continuing need to be listened to and to be heard following bereavement.

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Planning ahead – my wishes

As part of Dying Matters Week 2020, we’ve written a helpful document for you to download so you can plan ahead and outline your future wishes. It can be hard be to talk about death and dying with our loved ones, so we hope this document is a good starting point for you.

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Planning ahead – my wishes

As part of Dying Matters Week 2020, we’ve written a helpful document for you to download so you can plan ahead and outline your future wishes. It can be hard be to talk about death and dying with our loved ones, so we hope this document is a good starting point for you.

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Tips on how to cope with grief during lockdown

Helpful ways to cope with and manage your grief during the coronavirus pandemic written by our Bereavement Care Lead, Srinder Singh.

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Tips on how to cope with grief during lockdown

Helpful ways to cope with and manage your grief during the coronavirus pandemic written by our Bereavement Care Lead, Srinder Singh.

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Steventon Choral Society Sings For Sobell House In Its 60th Year

On Saturday 28th September 2019, Steventon Choral Society held a concert in Steventon Village Hall as part of the Voices for Hospices movement raising vital funds for Sobell House.

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Steventon Choral Society Sings For Sobell House In Its 60th Year

On Saturday 28th September 2019, Steventon Choral Society held a concert in Steventon Village Hall as part of the Voices for Hospices movement raising vital funds for Sobell House.

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Tom Crook, Music Therapist

A day in the life of our Music Therapist

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Tom Crook, Music Therapist

A day in the life of our Music Therapist

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Srinder Singh, Bereavement Care & Voluntary Services Lead

A day in the life of our Bereavement Care Lead

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Srinder Singh, Bereavement Care & Voluntary Services Lead

A day in the life of our Bereavement Care Lead

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Gwyn Huish, Driver

A day in the life

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Gwyn Huish, Driver

A day in the life

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A huge thank you to the Carriers Arms for raising over £20,000 for Sobell House

The Carriers Arms in Watlington, has been supporting Sobell House since 2015 with various fundraising initiatives, including meat raffles, collecting tins on the bar, sponsored challenges and fab events.

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A huge thank you to the Carriers Arms for raising over £20,000 for Sobell House

The Carriers Arms in Watlington, has been supporting Sobell House since 2015 with various fundraising initiatives, including meat raffles, collecting tins on the bar, sponsored challenges and fab events.

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Head shave challenge raises more than £2,500 for Sobell House

A few weeks ago, Simon Mace decided to brave the shave and go bald for Sobell House.

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Head shave challenge raises more than £2,500 for Sobell House

A few weeks ago, Simon Mace decided to brave the shave and go bald for Sobell House.

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Gemma Hands, Community Nurse

A day in the life

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Gemma Hands, Community Nurse

A day in the life

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Golf Day raises a record £19,000!

On May 31st 23 teams gathered at Studley Wood Golf Club to take part in our annual Golf Day.

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Golf Day raises a record £19,000!

On May 31st 23 teams gathered at Studley Wood Golf Club to take part in our annual Golf Day.

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50 Marathons by 50

Mark Temple from Barns Road, Cowley woke up on his 49th birthday and decided to try to run not one, not two, but fifty marathons in a single year in support of Sobell House.

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50 Marathons by 50

Mark Temple from Barns Road, Cowley woke up on his 49th birthday and decided to try to run not one, not two, but fifty marathons in a single year in support of Sobell House.

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