Keech Hospice Care

🎉 A Huge Thank You to Our ! 🎉

As part of ’s , we’re celebrating the incredible staff and volunteers who keep our hospice shops running. Thanks to their dedication, our shops raise vital funds to support the care we provide for our communities. 💚

💬 Want to get involved? Join us in celebrating by visiting your local hospice shop, donating, or even volunteering! Every bit of support helps make a difference.

🛍️ It's unbelievable but true: to fund just one hospice bed for a year, a hospice shop would need to sell 43,000 blouses! 😮

is shining a light on the unfair reality that many hospices receive more funding from their shops than they do from the government. This is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by those providing vital end-of-life care.

If you agree that something needs to change, like and share this post to help raise awareness and push for better support for hospices. 💜💙💜

This week we celebrate the UK’s for ’s 💜💙💜

It’s thanks to all the amazing and that our shops help raise the money we need to care for our communities across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes.

We appreciate every donation because it really does make the difference to adults, children and their loved ones living with a life-limiting condition. Support your local hospice – and pop into your local shop. Find your local store here: https://keech.org.uk/our-shops/

Join us and celebrate

🌟🎉 A Huge Congratulations to Ruth! 🎉🌟

We're thrilled to announce that Ruth is the lucky winner of our The Short Tail Trail Stargazer sculpture, Starry Eyes, in our recent raffle! 🌠✨

Thanks to everyone who took part, we raised over £2,500 – enough to provide care from a clinical nurse specialist for an entire week! Your support truly makes the difference in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. 💖

Every raffle ticket sold helps us continue our vital work, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your generosity. On behalf of all of us at Keech Hospice Care, thank you!

🌟 Exciting News: Launch of the Living Well Centre in Bedford! 🌟

Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming guests from our networks to experience first-hand the incredible care we offer at our new Living Well Centre. Guests enjoyed a tour showcasing what our patients, and theirs, experience here in Bedford.

🍽️ Samples of delicious food from our in-house chef
🗣️ Insightful talks from our rehab, complementary therapy, supportive care, and clinical teams

The Living Well Centre provides free, personalised care and support for adults living with life-limiting conditions in Bedford. We're so proud to share this milestone and look forward to making a positive impact on our community! 💙

🎉 It's been 24 hours since the final auction hammer dropped at The Short Tail Trail auction, and what an incredible night it was!

A HUGE thank you to everyone who placed a bid and gave one of our stunning sculptures a forever home 🏡🎨. To the talented artists who brought so much colour and energy to Luton for the second time, we appreciate you! 🎨🌈

We also want to thank our amazing partners and sponsors—without you, we wouldn’t be able to bring this incredible event to our community for free. 💖🙌

To our incredible volunteers, thank you for gifting us your time, and to our hardworking colleagues, your tireless efforts made this event possible. 💪👏

Lastly, we do this for our care team, who provide care and support to people in our community with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones. You make the difference when it matters the most ❤️🌟.

Thank you, everyone! 🙏 Together, we made something truly special. 💙

Don’t miss out👇

We’ll be on Facebook Live at 7pm streaming The Short Tail Trail’s auction!

See you there💜🐇🐢

Short Tails... BIG Auction!

Want to be part of the fun? We'll be streaming our auction on Facebook Live tonight on Keech Hospice Care’s account at 7pm 🐇🐢

Don't miss out🧡

🚨 The day has arrived🚨

The Short Tail Trail auction is live! Don’t miss your chance to bid on these unique hare and tortoise sculptures to support our hospice. 💙💜

Place your bids now and be part of this incredible event!

Register to bid online HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/4eeUbZx

Wild in Art, Love Luton, Luton Rising, Treacle Factory, Luton Point, Luton BID, University of Bedfordshire

Don’t miss your chance to take home a hare or tortoise sculpture in The Short Tail Trail's online auction TOMORROW!

30 sculptures will be auctioned off to raise funds for our hospice. 💙💜

You can view all sculptures in the catalogue now: https://bit.ly/3TJSxqm

Register to bid online HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/4eeUbZx

Wild in Art, Love Luton, Luton Rising, Treacle Factory, Luton Point, Luton BID, University of Bedfordshire

Get ready for the BIG Auction, this Thursday!

30 of The Short Tail Trail hare and tortoise sculptures are up for grabs in support of our hospice. 💙💜

You can view all the sculptures in the catalogue now: https://bit.ly/3TJSxqm

Register to bid online HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/4eeUbZx

Wild in Art, Love Luton, Luton Rising, Treacle Factory, Luton Point, Luton BID, University of Bedfordshire

🌟 Make the difference today - we’ve just updated our Wish List! 🌟

Support Keech Hospice Care by choosing an item from our Amazon Wish List! Each donation goes directly toward providing comfort, care, and joy to our patients and their families. 🎁❤️

From toys and games for children of all abilities to essential care items for adults, your gift will have a real impact on those who need it most. Plus, you can have the item delivered directly to our hospice!

🛒 Shop Now: https://bit.ly/3XS24hD

Together, we can make every moment special. 💙 Thank you for your generosity.

“I can call on the team at Keech when I need some reassurance and they are always there. The connections we’ve made and the friends we’ve chosen will stay with me forever.

Thank you Keech. The future can be a scary place to look to, but as a family, we’re so grateful that Keech will be there for us however we may need them.” - Emma, Robins Mummy. 💙💜

Read Robin's full story here: https://keech.org.uk/about/patient-stories/robin/

On a street near you! 💜💙

With over 38 stores across three counties, there’s bound to be a Keech Hospice Care shop nearby. Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe or add a special touch to your home, we've got something for everyone!

Pop in-store, we’d love to see you! You never know what hidden gems you’ll find. 🛒

📍 Find your local shop: https://keech.org.uk/our-shops/

Looking for the perfect venue for your next meeting? Why not support your local hospice at the same time? 💙💜

Host your conference, meeting, or training session at Keech Hospice Care and show your delegates that you support a local charity while introducing them to the incredible work we do.

Don't be put off by the word ‘hospice’ – Keech is full of life and light!

Our venue offers:
📍 Spacious, full-service rooms
🌳 Beautiful countryside setting near Luton
🚗 Free parking
🛋️ Fountain Suite & Syndicate Room with kitchen, restroom, and reception access
♿ Fully accessible facilities

Help us make a difference while hosting your event in style! 🌟

📅 Book now and support a cause that matters: https://keech.org.uk/roomhire/

Looking for a way to give back? The best gift you can offer is your TIME! 💜💙

At Keech Hospice Care, there are so many ways to make the difference – whether it’s supporting our patients, their loved ones, or helping out in our retail shops. We’re constantly creating new volunteer roles to meet the unique needs of our community.

We value inclusivity, dedication, and the incredible impact our volunteers have on everything we do. 🙌

Interested in trying a taster session at one of our shops or volunteering at our Bedford site? Drop us an email at 📧 [email protected] to learn more!

Did you know? It takes a whopping £7 million every year – that’s over £19,000 every day – to provide our specialist care for adults, children, and their families. 💙💜

As a charity, we rely on YOU for around 70% of our funding! Your generosity allows us to continue making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. 🌟

Together, we can keep providing this essential care.

Want to support Keech Hospice? Find out how you can help today: https://keech.org.uk/donate/

Newlyweds Heather and Martin met at our Bereavement Support Group at Keech Hospice Care. 💜💙

They share their uplifting journey, from the loss of their lifelong partners to finding a new beginning together.

Read their incredible story here ➡️ https://bit.ly/keech_heatherandmartin

Short Tails… BIG WEEKEND!

Guess what? ALL of your old friends are back for one weekend only. 🐇🐢

Our Farewell Weekend at Stockwood Park’s Discovery Centre on the 27- 29 September, is your last chance to say goodbye to your short tail friends!

Come and see us and you could see live music, magic performances, storytelling, arts and crafts and much more.

What are you waiting for? Click the link to BUY YOUR TICKETS now: https://bit.ly/47l3bJR 🔗

Wild in Art, Love Luton, Luton Rising, Treacle Factory, Luton Point, Luton BID University of Bedfordshire

Back by popular demand – it's BINGO time! 🎉🎱

Join us for an unforgettable night of Keech Hospice Mecca Bingo fun at Mecca Bingo, Luton! Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, excitement, and a chance to WIN BIG!

📅 Thursday 19th September
🎟️ Tickets: £22 (plus a small booking fee)
🍽️ Dinner + welcome drink included!
🕔 Doors open at 5PM, dinner at 5:30PM, and the bingo kicks off at 7PM!

Why not bring your friends, family, or colleagues and help us hit a ‘full house’ for Keech Hospice Care? 💜💙

P.S. – Everything you win is 100% YOURS!

Book now: https://bit.ly/3LGDf1s

Our mission at Keech Hospice: Helping you stay home, live well, and maintain your independence for as long as possible. 💜💙

At our Bedford Hospice, we offer a range of services designed to support you every step of the way, including:
🩺 Face-to-face nursing & medical assessments
🎯 Individualised goal setting – achieve what’s most important to YOU
🌸 Specialised symptom control programmes
📝 Future planning support – including your Personalised Care & Support Plan
💆‍♀️ Access to complementary therapies
🤝 Meet others going through similar journeys

Want to learn more about how we can support you or a loved one? Head to https://bit.ly/4c31K3y for more info.

We just love it when the sun is shining, as we can enjoy our beautiful Scentsory garden at the hospice. 🌼

Our Scentsory garden provides a space for reflecting, relaxation and escapism not only for patients but also for our dedicated excellent care team and volunteers. At a time when a person needs peace or when families want to sit, laugh, and make memories – the 'Scentsory’ garden will be there. 💜💙

A BIG thank you to The Perfume Shop and L'Oréal Paris for their hard work, as a team of 60 spent over 310 hours planting, landscaping, and decorating the garden!

Meet Sparklers! Our support group for young people aged 6-19 who have a family member in palliative care or who have sadly lost a loved one. ✨

Each month, Sparklers hosts activities that blend fun with emotional support. This months session consisted of a games morning, salt memory jar making and a talent show!

One parent shared: "Our daughter feels comfortable expressing her feelings at Sparklers in a way she can't at school. It's a safe place for her to be."

Sparklers is made possible by our wonderful volunteers and generous donations. We're always in need of materials like coloured air-drying clay and other art supplies. If you'd like to support Sparklers, you can contact us through our page or email: [email protected].

Together, we can continue to make the difference when it matters the most. 💙💜