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Specialist teams at Saint Catherine’s Hospice in Scarborough have developed a new assessment package to help look after patients who may be at risk of suicide. The project has been headed up by Dr John Ashfield, Patient and Family Support Services Team Leader, who recognised there was a need for sound clinical assessment and decision […]

This week is Trustees’ Week – a national spotlight on trustees and the hugely important work they do for charities such as Saint Catherine’s.Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity’s work.Meet Margaret and John (pictured) […]

Saint Catherine’s ever-popular Santa Dash is back for 2021 with a brand new route – and the option to join a group run or do it your way. The hospice has teamed up with North Yorkshire Water Park at Wykeham to host a group run on Sunday December 12, starting at 10am. Participants will follow […]

Saint Catherine’s ever-popular calendar featuring photographs by local supporters is now on sale for 2022. The calendar features images from all four seasons, showcasing the stunning area covered by Saint Catherine’s, which stretches from Whitby down to Bridlington and inland to Ryedale. The pictures were chosen from hundreds submitted following an annual appeal from the […]

This week is Hospice Care Week – a chance to spread the word and raise awareness of the amazing work done by hospices all across the UK. Hospice UK chief executive Tracey Bleakley said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, a huge impact on the hospice and end of life sector. Hospices […]

Scarborough’s very own Cloughton Rat Pack will be supporting Saint Catherine’s at a special charity event this November – with tickets on sale now. The black tie dinner and concert will be held at Scarborough Spa’s Grand Hall on Saturday November 13. The Rat Pack are long-time supporters of Saint Catherine’s, having raised over £100,000 […]

Saint Catherine’s is inviting supporters, old and new, to enjoy a special Autumn Lunch on Friday October 15. The event is being held at the Crown Spa Hotel in Scarborough and will feature a two-course meal, tea and coffee, plus a talk and demonstration from Jo Purdy of Hearts & Flowers. Arrival is from 11.30am […]

Saint Catherine’s is set to host a Summer Market with a huge variety of stalls on Bank Holiday Monday (August 30). The event will take place from 10am to 2pm at the Scarborough TEC playing field, off Filey Road. Admission is FREE and the will be lots of parking available. There will be scores of […]

Saint Catherine’s has launched its annual Sunrise Walk and is encouraging supporters old and new to take part. Last year, due to the pandemic, the format was changed from a large-scale group event to instead asking participants to take on their own walks during the month of September. Many participants walked the original route around […]

Saint Catherine’s has received a generous donation of £1,200 from the team at Scalby Cricket Club. The club was aiming to raise around £500 through sponsored kit including shirts and hoodies, which were offered to team members for a donation. The kit was kindly sponsored by the Nags Head pub in Scalby and features their […]