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Myton Hamlet Hospice
Myton Lane, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PX. Tel: 01926 492518 Fax: 01926 409110
Registered Charity No. 508768
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No individual, faced with the vast amount of suffering in the world, can hope to make a great impression upon it, and in many cases this feeling of futility stops them from making any contribution at all. But if they each concentrated upon only one good cause, of their own choice, they would then see that - Our favorite charity, is Myton Hamlet Hospice. One reason we chose this, is because it is local to us, which makes it easier to relate to, and the other is the sheer magnificence of the work they carry out, in a loving and totally dedicated manner. The mental as well as the physical strain that the staff contend with, whilst still giving comfort and support to each patient, deserves all our praise. The term 'Hospice' dates back to medieval times, when they were used by sick and travel weary pilgrims, returning from their wanderings, and later, crusaders wounded in battle were tended there. The hospices as we know them today, were originated in the 1960's by Dr. Cicely Saunders, when she opened St Christopher's Hospice near London. She placed great emphasis upon pain control techniques, combined with compassionate care for the terminally ill, allowing them to die pain free, and with dignity. Myton Hamlet Hospice was opened in 1982 and is still expanding it's provision of extensive in-patient care for the terminally ill. The Hospice is situated in the heart of Warwickshire, two miles from the town centres of Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa, and 12 miles from Coventry. In April 1997 they opened The Cedars, a 24
bed in-patient care unit which further enhanced their facilities and
the specialist palliative care provided. In Autumn 1999 they opened
their new Hollies Day Hospice. The stated aims of the Hospice are - "To enhance the quality of life in whatever way possible, and acceptable to the patient; to support both patient and family at all times; and if death does occur, to ensure it is peaceful and with dignity". Myton Hamlet Hospice is a registered charity, and depends upon public donations. They make no charges to patients for care at the hospice, and need to receive over £2,500,000. a year just to continue at the present level. Donations can be sent to: Director of Fundraising & Marketing, Myton Hamlet Hospice, Myton Lane, Myton Road, Warwick CV34 6PX. Tel: 01926 492518 Ext: 218. Or you can click on this link to go to the official Myton Hospice web site (you can donate on-line or print off a form) |
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Also for only £1 per week, you could enter the Myton Hamlet Hospice Honey Pot Lottery, and contribute to the cost of patient treatment, whilst at the same time enjoying the chance of winning the first prize of £2,000.00. There are 150 cash prizes in total. Click here for details. |
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Another way of contributing, is to donate items for the Myton Hamlet Hospice Charity Shops. Good quality items of every description, are urgently required, to help fund this extremely worthwhile, and sorely needed undertaking. Please ensure items are only taken to the charity shops during opening hours. Please contact them to arrange collection of large quantities, or bulky items. |
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Please look into your hearts, and give whatever you can. Make that difference to someones life We promise, you will be rewarded with a sense of well-being, that more than repays your small sacrifice. |
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"You matter, because you are. You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully, but also to live until you die". |
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Links to other Charities
This is a private site dedicated to Myton Hamlet Hospice by Margaret & Robert Johnson
