Bringing compassion closer to home

At St Oswald’s Hospice, we believe that no one should face bereavement alone.

That’s why we’re proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Northumbria Primary Care (NPC) – helping to equip GP practice staff with the skills to provide meaningful bereavement support within their communities.

NPC, part of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, provides essential primary care to 134,000 patients across 12 GP practices at 20 locations.

Recognising the vital role that GPs and their teams play in supporting grieving people, NPC has chosen St Oswald’s Hospice as its formal charity partner for 2024/2025—a collaboration that aligns with our shared commitment to compassionate care.

Laura Barrett, Community Projects Lead – Bereavement, and Brenda Clayton, Bereavement Support Coordinator, are leading the way, working closely with NPC to design a bespoke training programme.

This initiative will empower frontline healthcare staff to provide comfort, guidance and practical support to local patients and families to help them navigate the complex emotions that come with grief.

With your support, we’re extending our services beyond our hospice and out into the community.