Kate Bamford, Head of Fundraising for Shipston Home Nursing, told Warwick Rotarians about the work of this charity based in Shipston on Stour.

SHN was established in 1997 to meet the needs of patients for hospice care at home, which is provided free of charge. They provide a “hospice at home” service serving Shipston, Wellesbourne, Kineton, and surrounding villages. They are accepted by the NHS as a provider to support end of life patients with packages of care with the aim of improving the overall patient and family care.

During 2022 they looked after 180 patients and spent nearly 7,600 hours providing care for them. They employ an exceptional team of nurses and healthcare assistants. Working with local GP’s their vision is to ensure free quality end-of-life care, within the community and liaise with the local District nurse team to ensure provision of equipment and medications. As a relatively small team they can respond quickly to requests for help and tailor the service to suit the needs of each patient.

The service costs around £550,000 a year and fundraising is critical for them. Local charitable trusts and foundations make grants, and fun runs, golf days, and other events are needed to make up. You can see how you can help by checking out their website.( www.shipstonhomenursing.co.uk.) or contact them if you need their services. By providing care at home a hospital bed is freed up with savings to the NHS and benefits to the patient and family. Bereavement care can also be provided to families and carers.

Shipston Home Nursing came to the club’s attention following the award of a Lifetime Achievement award to Rotarian Graham Suggett earlier in the year. The club had asked him to nominate a charity for a £1,000 donation, and Shipston Home Nursing had supported his elderly parents last illness at home. President Alan Bailey expressed our admiration for their work, and said it was evident what a wonderful service they provided.

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