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St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for the local community
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St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with terminal illnesses. Opened in 1978 we are the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in England. We offer specialist medical and nursing care to thousands of local people each year and offers invaluable support to their families and friends.

05/11/2026

Don't forget to put the dates in your diaries for our Christmas tree sales 📅🎄

We're selling beautiful Nordmann fir trees on multiple dates in November and December:

🎄Saturday 28th November (10am – 4pm)
🎄Sunday 29th November (10am – 4pm)
🎄Thursday 3rd December (2pm – 7pm)
🎄Friday 4th December (10am – 7pm)
🎄Saturday 5th December (10am – 4pm)

No booking required - just turn up and we'll help you choose your perfect tree!

📍St Gemma’s Hospice, 329 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6QD

A huge thank you to Mailway Packaging Solutions for generously donating all the trees this year.

👉 P.S. Don't forget to book to have your tree collected and recycled in January. Book your collection here: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/treecycling/

05/11/2026

Light Up a Life dedications are open ✨

Each year, we come together to remember those we love and miss, celebrating their lives and the special place they’ll always hold in our hearts.

You can dedicate a light on our trees and join us this December for one of our beautiful Light Up a Life events at St Gemma’s Hospice or Immaculate Heart Church. Everyone is welcome to take part, either in person or online 💜

Make your dedication or find out more: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/support-us/donate/remember-a-loved-one/light-up-a-life-2026

Every dedication received by Friday 20th November will be included in our Roll of Honour at the Hospice Light Up a Life event, as well as in the Light Up a Life remembrance books which will be on display at both events.

04/11/2026

Could you spare some time in January to help make a difference? 💜🎄

We’re looking for volunteers to support our Treecycling collections on the following dates:

📅 Friday 8th January and Monday 11th – Friday 15th January 2027 - 9am - 3pm

🚐 We need teams of three:
1 driver
2 passengers

You’ll be helping us collect Christmas trees and raise vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice, supporting the care we provide to local people and their families.

☕ A little thank you from us! Breakfast sandwiches, tea and coffee will be provided to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

Whether you’re a returning volunteer or joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you on the team!

Interested in volunteering?
Call 0113 218 5555 or email [email protected] to find out more and sign up.

04/11/2026

We’re looking for an experienced Operational Team Leader to lead our Community Specialist Palliative Care Team.

This is an opportunity to shape a developing service, leading a team that provides specialist palliative care to patients and those important to them across Leeds.

We’re looking for a compassionate, confident leader with significant experience in palliative care, oncology or community nursing, and experience of leading clinical teams.

You’ll need current NMC Adult Nurse registration.

Closing date: 8 November 2026

Find out more about the role and apply:
https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/stgemmashospice/Job/JobDetail?JobId=38

03/11/2026

Autumn in our gardens 🍂

Here's a glimpse of our gardens this week, the leaves are turning beautiful shades of gold, orange and red as autumn settles in 🍁

Our garden and maintenance teams work hard to create a sanctuary that patients and families can enjoy all year round.

03/11/2026

Would you like to support patients at St Gemma’s as a volunteer?

We’re looking for Out-Patient Support Volunteers to join us on Thursday or Friday afternoons, from 1.30pm to 4pm.

You'll help welcome patients, serve refreshments and let them know about the activities and support available during their session. If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, find out more about the role and apply at https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/stgemmashospice/Job/JobDetail?JobId=39

Our Out-Patients team provides additional support to patients and families who choose to remain at home during their illness. Sessions offer a welcoming, therapeutic environment where patients can enjoy creative activities, access wellbeing and emotional support, and meet with specialist doctors and therapists.

You'll be joining a dedicated team of more than 20 volunteers, including Out-Patient Support Volunteers, volunteer drivers, Art Therapy and Music Engagement Volunteers, and our Pets as Therapy Volunteers and their therapy dogs. Together, they help create a welcoming and supportive experience for patients and their families.

If you'd like to chat about the role before applying, contact Shona Eyre on 0113 218 5294 or email [email protected].

02/11/2026

Meet David 👋

For nearly nine years, David Brook has brought skill, generosity and enthusiasm to his roles as a Volunteer Gardener and Fundraising Volunteer at St Gemma’s Hospice.

Using his joinery expertise, David has worked with our garden team to create bespoke planters, compost bins, storage solutions and beehive stands, making our gardens more attractive, productive and sustainable for patients, families, visitors, staff and volunteers.

He also shares his knowledge with fellow volunteers, helping them build confidence and develop practical new skills. Beyond the gardens, David has supported our Christmas Tree Sales and Open Garden events, helping visitors feel welcome.

Through his specialist skills, David has saved St Gemma’s many hundreds of pounds while creating a lasting legacy that will benefit our whole hospice community for years to come. Thank you, David 💜

02/11/2026

Bookings are now open for our popular Christmas tree collection 🎄

Treecycling is back – and we’re collecting your trees from even more postcodes 🙌

📅 Thursday 7th January – Friday 15th January
📍 Most postcodes across Leeds – check our website for more details!

We’ll take the hassle out of your post-Christmas clear up by collecting and recycling your Christmas tree in return for a donation to the Hospice 💜

👉 Find out more and book now at https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/treecycling

Kindly sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts

01/11/2026

Get involved with St Gemma's Hospice this festive season 🎄✨

From festive celebrations to special moments of remembrance, there’s lots happening at St Gemma’s over the coming weeks.

✨ St Gemma’s Winter Ball (28th November)
Only a few tickets left! https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/winter-ball/

🎄Christmas Tree Sales (28th & 29th Nov, 3rd, 4th & 5th Dec)
See all times and prices: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/christmas-tree-sales/

💜 Light Up a Life at St Gemma's Hospice (6 December)
Dedicate your light today: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/light-up-a-life/

🎅 St Gemma’s Santa Dash Parkrun (12 December)
Sign up to your local parkrun: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/santa-dash/

There’s plenty more happening too - explore all our upcoming events here: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/events/

31/10/2026

It's such a privilege to help our patients and their loved ones celebrate special events and make lasting memories together 💜

Here are some of the beautiful cakes our chef Mark had made recently for birthdays, a diamond wedding anniversary and even a wedding 🍰

Address

329 Harrogate Road
Leeds
LS176QD

Telephone

+441132185500

Website

https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/

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