About Strathcarron Hospice

Strathcarron Hospice is a charity.

We care for families, not just patients.

Most of our patients remain at home.

We offer a full range of community services and Day Hospice activities, not just care for in-patients.

We don’t just care for patients with cancer.

Hospice is not a place, it’s a philosophy.

'Hospice' does not mean 'hopeless'.

The care provided is tailored to the needs of the individual.

Around 40% of people admitted to Strathcarron Hospice have their symptoms controlled so they can return home.

Hospice care does not end when the patient has died - bereavement support is available for families.

Strathcarron Hospice needs to raise over £65,000 a week to continue providing services which are free.

Hospice care is free of charge for patients and families.

Strathcarron Hospice enhances quality in life and dignity in death.

Fundraising information

Strathcarron Hospice is a charity and relies heavily on donations

Over 91p in every £1 is spent on patient care

62% of funding comes from the local community

The NHS contributes around 38% of our annual costs

One in every six patients is supported by a gift in a Will

We rely on major fundraising events such as our Midnight Walk

Local community groups donate funds from their own events

Without the support of the community we could not survive

Learn more about fundraising

The Hospice Team

Irene McKie, Chief Executive, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Hospice together with her management team and staff. The Hospice requires a large team to provide the high levels of service expected by our patients. Read about our Vision and Values. To provide support to patients and families at such an important time in their lives, it also requires a multi-professional team that focuses not only on the physical needs of patients but also on the social, spiritual and emotional aspects of experiencing illness.

 

We are also well supported by a team of non-clinical staff to keep Strathcarron running smoothly. Our Education team helps to develop our own staff, share knowledge with other organisations, medical students and those involved with research in palliative care.

The team at Strathcarron includes Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Chaplains, Bereavement Support Workers, Complementary Therapists, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Art & Craft Therapists, Pharmacist, Lymphoedema Staff, Education & Research Staff, Catering and Domestic Staff, Administrative & Secretarial Staff, Maintenance Staff, Volunteers and most importantly – Fundraisers! Read more about voluntering in Strathcarron Hospice or working at Strathcarron Hospice.