Hospice update - Covid-19

Our shops are now open!

We’re relieved and delighted that our shops have now reopened! Being closed for so long has had a huge impact - in fact we’ve suffered over £1 million loss in shop sales. This, of course, has a knock-on effect on the income our shops can generate for the charity – income that is vital in helping us support local children with life-shortening conditions, their families and families living with loss.

So we need your help! Whether you’re a long-term loyal customer or it’s your first time in a Forget Me Not store, please come and shop with us. You’ll find great quality clothes, homeware, toys, books and furniture – all at incredibly low prices. Rest assured too that we’re taken all the necessary steps to ensure our shops are Covid-safe for customers, staff and volunteers.

We know, from all the kind messages we’ve received, that lots of people have been saving up their donations of unwanted stuff for us. We’d love to take it off your hands – but please ring your local shop before bringing your donations to us as some of our shops have limited capacity. You’ll find all the details here. [link to store locator]

Support for families continues

All the measures we’ve put into place (PPE, excellent infection control, regular testing of staff, care team vaccinations) over the last year have meant families have continued to get the support they need – whether that’s in the hospice or in families’ own homes. All visitors to the hospice are tested before entering.

How you can help

Our usual fundraising activity and events continue to be severely affected. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of creative ways you can support us!

Check out our calendar of virtual events and challenges to keep you entertained, active and fundraising, whether you’re a runner, walker, gamer, or cyclist!

And please join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of our hospice, Russell House, being built – there are lots of ways you can get involved – you can find out more here.

Thank you for all your support.