Dougie Mac Hospice

One of our chosen charities is The Douglas Macmillan Hospice; established in 1972 as a 28 bed hospice serving the North Staffordshire area.

Over the years a Day Hospice, a Community Nurse Specialist Team (PCNS), a Hospice at Home service and Education Centre have been added. These are all supported by a full range of clinical support services which include Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Lymphoedema, Chaplaincy, Bereavement Support, Social Work, Psychology and Diversional Therapies.

These services are mainly paid for from voluntary income.

This includes fundraising, hospice shops, our own hospice lottery, general donations, legacies, donations in memory of loved ones, investment income and non public sector grants.

Around 26% of income is obtained through grants from local NHS commissioners (Primary Care Trusts).

It costs approximately £8million per year to keep the hospice running. The hospice employs around 220 staff and has the support of over 700 volunteers who work in all areas of the hospice.

More details can be found at the Douglas Macmillan Hospice website