Christmas is a time for being close to the people we love, but for families facing the darkest moments of their lives, that closeness can mean even more.
At Cransley Hospice Trust, we want every patient and their loved ones to have the chance to share those precious moments of comfort, connection and love.
That’s why this Christmas, we’re raising £15,000 to buy a special cuddle bed for Cransley Hospice.
Every patient deserves to feel safe, comforted, and close to those they love.
While the hospice team work tirelessly to provide round-the-clock support, there is one essential element of comfort that medical treatments alone cannot provide…
Human connection.
This Christmas, your support can help bring cuddle beds to Cransley Hospice, allowing loved ones to lie side by side and share moments of physical warmth when it matters most. As our founder, Rev Dr John Smith MBE gently reminds us:
“We can give our words, we can give our time, we can give medicine and pain relief, but patients also need comfort through physical touch, and a cuddle bed would do just that.”
“When we give, we give local.” That is the guiding principle for long-time supporter Norwood, who is generously match-funding every donation to our Cuddle for Christmas appeal up to £5,000.
Inspired by the vital care hospices provide, he was moved to act after learning how match funding empowers an entire community.
“If it was for your loved one and you could feel the joy it brings, you’d know it is money well spent,” says Norwood.
Every pound you give today will be matched by Norwood, doubling your support to bring a cuddle bed to Cransley Hospice. Donate today and double your gift.
We spoke to members of our organisation to hear what a cuddle bed means to them and the community
We see it firsthand at the hospice, just how important touch is for patients and their families. It is powerful element of comfort and we know it would help create meaningful moments.
Being able to hold the person you care for is really special and it leaves you with a lot of comfort.
The concept of a cuddle bed is so meaningful for a family. You want to get as close as possible to the person you love.
Because every moment matters…
Patients were cared for in the inpatient unit at Cransley Hospice
People supported
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Bereavement Services
Home visits by a Specialist
Palliative Care Nurses
Number of memory boxes
provided supporting children
Please make cheques payable to Cransley Hospice Trust.
John Notley Building
Cransley Hospice Trust
St Mary’s Hospital
London Road
Kettering, NN15 7PW
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Freephone: 03000 274040
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