Veteran Paul shares his story: “Rowans Hospice Charity helped me get through the day.” May 8th, 2021 Posted in Blog Paul is one of our Veterans Service Users and he kindly agreed to share his story with us to mark VE Day 2021. My journey with Rowans Hos...
Caroline honours Dad’s memory by taking on the Great South Run Solo challenge and smashing her fundraising target November 24th, 2020 Posted in Blog In October 2019 Caroline’s dad Nick began undergoing tests. At the end of the month he was given his diagnosis, but as he seemed so well ...
Amputee Harley overcomes challenges to undertake virtual 2020 London Marathon for Rowans Hospice Charity September 30th, 2020 Posted in Supporter Stories Amputee Harley overcomes challenges with dedication and determination to undertake the virtual 2020 London Marathon for Rowans Hospice Ch...
Jeffrey shoots for the stars with his Ultimate Goal Scoring Challenge! June 29th, 2020 Posted in Blog In April this year we came across a video of our youngest fundraiser…EVER! Meet Jeffrey… Jeffrey’s Mum, Grace, had shared a video of his ...
Tokens of Care – the importance of connections in this disconnected time May 14th, 2020 Posted in Blog Staying connected in the midst of a global pandemic is vital for our patients and their loved ones, especially when days are finite. Ever...
Applause for the unsung heroes May 7th, 2020 Posted in Blog, Staff & Services The Rowans Family Service Volunteers (FSVs) might not immediately be thought of as front-line or essential. However, in this unprecedente...
Youngsters an inspiration to support local Charity in unprecedented times May 5th, 2020 Posted in Blog, Supporter Stories For many, staying fit and healthy has become a key priority as we find ourselves stuck at home during lockdown. Many of us are taking up ...
Maintaining Mental Wellbeing During Lockdown April 11th, 2020 Posted in Staff & Services How to Stop Feeding the Anxiety – practical advice from Dr Paul Beadon, Rowans Psychology & Bereavement Service Lead Feeling an...
Sound Relaxation Workshops offer the opportunity for creativity, relaxation and escapism! March 25th, 2020 Posted in Staff & Services There is a growing body of work looking at the positive impact that sound has on your general well-being. Sound can affect your mind, bod...
The physical, mental and spiritual benefits of craniosacral therapy March 25th, 2020 Posted in Staff & Services “We focus on the breath and bringing clients into a deepening awareness of their own body, acknowledging areas of pain but also areas of ...
Massage provides gentle, non-clinical contact that can be very reassuring March 25th, 2020 Posted in Staff & Services “Sometimes, the only physical contact a patient gets is clinical, so this provides gentle, non-clinical physical contact that can be very...
Healthy eating is for healthy people. During illness, priorities may change. What’s important is enjoyment. March 16th, 2020 Posted in Staff & Services Above: Ann Gains, who volunteers to facilitate the Enjoy Eating course. Debbie Sutton is a dietician at Rowans Hospice Living Well Centre...
