Celebrating Compassion and Caring
One thing the Coronavirus pandemic has shown us all is that now, more than ever, we need to support each other by showing care and compassion to those who need it most – be they family members, friends, neighbours or colleagues.
Queenscourt has care and compassion at the heart of everything we do, and to show our support of those helping others, #teamqueenscourt has launched our Compassionate Communities Campaign, which aims to shine a light on those who are going above and beyond in this time of national crisis. This is consistent with the core message within Queenscourt’s Compassionate Communities Manifesto, about providing care and compassion for those people around us when they need it the most.
The philosophy and practice of Compassionate Communities, where attention is given to the needs and well-being of others, has never been more relevant as we strive to support one another in these unprecedented times.
Queenscourt is therefore inviting members of the wider community to share examples of how they are supporting family members, friends, colleagues and neighbours and clearly demonstrating that Compassionate Communities are thriving, at this most challenging of times. The testimonials and stories we’ve received are featured here, hopefully inspiring others to show kindness, care and compassion in equal measure.
We would also ask you to tell us about others who have shown acts of compassion, for example by ensuring elderly community members have all that they need, by helping deliver essential medicines or food or by making regular telephone calls to check on someone’s wellbeing.
Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us on 01704 517420 to share your stories of compassion and kindness.
Queenscourt is committed to the well-being of its team, and with the challenges that the pandemic has brought with it, this has never been more important. As part of this on-going commitment, four members of #teamqueenscourt undertook specific training to become Mental Health First Aiders. 
Queenscourt is always proud of the fact that large numbers of our volunteers choose to remain in service for many years. To recognise these volunteers, Queenscourt introduced its Ten Year Voluntary Service Awards in 2015. 
This summer, Southport’s newest estate agents, Curlett Jones Estates, entered into a Corporate Partnership with Queenscourt and have committed to donate a percentage of their sales to us for the next two years. 
The exciting collaborative partnership between Queenscourt Hospice Southport and Edge Hill University continues, with the delivery of an original and inspiring programme for front line health care professionals, aiming to equip them to provide the best possible evidence based palliative and end of life care.
Queenscourt cares for patients with all different kinds of life-limiting illnesses and not just cancer, as many people still think. Two of those who thought that were Ann Brown and her daughter Helen. 
This year, at the start of the pandemic, 10-year-old Zara Smith donated two boxes of surgical masks for health care workers that she had received as a Christmas present. 
During the 12 days of Christmas, we want to share some highlights and stories from 2020 and celebrate how our wider community is helping to #KeepQueenscourtInService. 
Keen cyclist Alan Parkinson recently completed 2,010 miles on 2 wheels in just 33 days – all in aid of Queenscourt.
Read more: Alan’s cross-country cycle challenge raises cash for Queenscourt
An intrepid team of ladies from Gymophobics Southport, who have chosen Queenscourt as their Charity of the Year 2020, are smashing targets on their fundraising challenge, which is seeing them take on a virtual tour of Europe.
Read more: Gymophobics Southport Team on Virtual Tour of Europe for Queenscourt
Huge thanks go to local civil engineering company Dowhigh Ltd, who have donated £500 towards Queenscourt’s
Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling service.
Read more: Dowhigh sponsor Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling Service
An intrepid team of ladies from Gymophobics Southport, who have chosen Queenscourt as their Charity of the Year 2020, are smashing targets on their fundraising challenge, which is seeing them take on a virtual tour of Europe.
Read more: Gymophobics Southport Team on Virtual Tour of Europe for Queenscourt (2)
Fundraising has always been essential to Keep Queenscourt in Service, but as a result of the pandemic, it is more vital than ever that we receive support from our wider communities.
During Hospice Care Week, we want to say ‘thank you’ to all our wonderful volunteers.
Anthony Crewe is another of our Volunteer Trustees who is relying on technology as he continues to support our Directors, Staff, Patients and their families.
Carol has been a Queenscourt Trustee since 2016 and is one of our two Vice-Chairs. Normally Carol would be a frequent visitor to the hospice, along with the Chair, and the other Vice-Chair.
Queenscourt Connect (QCC) is an important aspect of our work here at the hospice, encompassing Day Therapy and Outpatient Services. However, Covid-19 has seen these services adapted so that they protect the patients, staff, volunteers and the wider community, while still meeting the needs of our patients, their families and carers.
Dr Maarten Scholten is a Palliative Care Specialist Doctor at Queenscourt. Originally from the Netherlands, Dr Scholten was a GP for five years and has a Master’s Degree in Palliative Care.
Grandmother of three Sue Dawe is at the top of Queenscourt’s To The Moon And Back leader board, having raised £985 in just two weeks.
Queenscourt Hospice recently received a very generous donation of £1,000 from the Crossens Community Association (CCA).
Curlett Jones Estates opened its doors on Southport’s famous Lord Street for the first time this week with help from Queenie Bee, Queenscourt Hospice’s much-loved mascot.
Read more: Local Small Business Supporting Queenscourt Hospice
