The partnership will support the hospice’s services, which care for those with progressive and life-limiting illnesses in Ipswich and throughout East and Mid Suffolk, Great Yarmouth, and Waveney.
Why it matters: St Elizabeth Hospice provides free care to over 4,000 patients and their families annually, costing around £12m. The charity relies heavily on external support, with 70% of funds from local businesses and community donations.
The big picture: The partnership will help St Elizabeth Hospice continue providing specialist support to individuals with life-limiting conditions wherever needed—at home, in the community, or at the hospice.
Key details:
Sizewell C team selected St Elizabeth Hospice following an internal vote
First fundraising event planned for 20 September - a Suffolk Charity Walk
Proceeds from Sizewell Creative's recent performances of "Noye's Fludde" were shared with the hospice
What they're saying:
Liz Baldwin, Corporate and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager for St Elizabeth Hospice: "We are delighted to have been selected as Sizewell C's charity partner for a two-year period. Their funding will make a great difference to our services and to the patients and families under our care."
Julia Pyke, Sizewell C Joint MD: "We're thrilled to be supporting St Elizabeth Hospice as our official charity partner and looking forward to helping them raise much-needed funds so they can continue to deliver excellent care and valuable support to people in the Suffolk community."
The impact: The partnership will help St Elizabeth Hospice continue providing essential services such as:
Symptom management in the Inpatient Unit
Support for patients struggling with daily activities
Assistance in finding suitable care homes for patients
A patient's perspective: Mary Chennells, 95, recently received care at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: "St Elizabeth Hospice is marvellous. It is a superb place to come and a real sanctuary. You give up all responsibility and are wrapped up in the support of the hospice team's amazing care. It is just phenomenal."
The bottom line: This partnership between Sizewell C and St Elizabeth Hospice represents a significant boost for healthcare provision in Ipswich, East & Mid Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney, potentially improving the quality of life for thousands of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
