We’re inviting residents in and around Moreton-in-Marsh, to come along to our friendly, drop-in coffee morning to find out more about your local hospice care at home charity.
Whether you’re looking for support, information, or just a warm cuppa and a chat, our registered nurses will be there to listen, share guidance, and offer help around our Hospice Care at Home and Bereavement Support Services.
👩⚕️ Meet our compassionate team 💬 Connect with others in similar situations 🎂 Enjoy free tea, cake, and mini hand massage 🤝 Explore volunteering opportunities
This is a wonderful chance to come together as a community, find comfort, and feel supported.
As part of our Bereavement Support Services, we warmly invite the family, carers or friends of patients we have nursed, to join us for a monthly stroll and coffee morning on the second Friday of every month (the stroll is around 40 minutes and is optional, many just opt for the cake!). For more information, please go to our Bereavement and Carer Support page.
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At Kate’s Home Nursing, we are incredibly proud of the care we provide. However, we also know that hospice care at home is often misunderstood. We are not a nursing home or a care agency. We are a local hospice care at home charity, providing free end of life nursing care to people in their own homes across the North Cotswolds.
In 2025, our dedicated nursing team delivered 355 nights of registered nursing care to patients nearing the end of their lives. These night sits are a vital part of hospice care at home, providing expert clinical support during what can be the most challenging hours for patients and families alike. A palliative care nurse working overnight monitors pain and symptoms, administers medication, responds to changes in condition, and offers reassurance, not just to the patient, but to family members who may be exhausted, anxious or facing the reality of loss.
This free service comes at a cost
Over the year, we supported 129 families and provided 4,376 hours of registered nursing care across the North Cotswolds. Hospice care at home is about much more than medical intervention. It is about dignity, comfort and compassion, and about caring for the whole family. Our nurses support carers emotionally and practically, helping them feel less alone and more confident during an incredibly difficult time.
All of this care is provided free of charge, and that is becoming increasingly challenging across the hospice sector. Demand for end of life care continues to rise as the population ages, while hospices face growing financial pressures. The cost of delivering high-quality clinical care is increasing, and at the same time, fundraising has become more difficult due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. Like many hospices, Kate’s Home Nursing relies almost entirely on charitable grants and donations to continue operating.
Despite these challenges, 2025 was a year of compassion, resilience and impact. Every night of care, every hour spent with a family, and every patient supported at home reflects the commitment and professionalism of our nursing team, and the generosity of our supporters.
30 years – something to celebrate!
As we move into 2026, our 30th anniversary year, we are reflecting on what has been achieved and looking ahead to the growing need for hospice care at home in our community. With continued support, we can ensure that more people are able to remain at home, cared for with dignity, comfort and compassion at the end of life.
Welcome to our Christmas 2025 Newsletter, packed with updates, stories and highlights from across Kate’s Home Nursing. In this edition, we share a warm message from our CEO, celebrate our recent ‘Good’ CQC rating, and showcase the impact your support has made throughout the year. You’ll also find details of our Christmas events, including the much-loved Carol Service and Reflections Service, along with information on our Christmas cards, stocking fillers, and ways to support us this festive season. Finally, we look ahead to an important milestone—30 years of care in 2026—and invite you to be part of our story as we prepare for this special anniversary.
Have we helped you or someone you know over the past 30 years? 💙💛💚
In 2026, Kate’s Home Nursing will be celebrating 30 years of providing free hospice care at home to families across the North Cotswolds. This is a huge milestone – and we’d love you to be part of it.
We’re looking for:
🌼 Volunteers to help us run events and fundraising activities in 2026
🌼 Creative minds to share ideas for effective campaigns
🌼 Stories and photos from families we’ve supported over the years
This is your chance to get involved, celebrate our history, and help us shape the future. Together, we can raise awareness and vital funds so that more families can access compassionate, local end-of-life care.
