What is Lewis-Manning Hospice?
Lewis-Manning Hospice is Poole’s voluntary hospice which offers free palliative care to local people living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. We are a registered charity . Lewis-Manning is regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission.
What we do
We aim to promote acceptance, hope and peace of mind in a safe and calming environment.
We know that when someone develops cancer or another life threatening illness their life is changed dramatically.
It is our aim to ensure that local people are given access to the support they may need to help them cope with their illness and the changes it may bring.
We also offer creative arts therapy, physiotherapy, aromatherapy and other holistic treatments as well as a lovely home cooked lunch. We know that it’s the little things that make a world of difference.
Find out more about our core services:
Day hospice
Lymphoedema clinic
Breathlessness clinic
How are we funded?
There are no charges to patients or their carers.
Approximately one-third of the costs come from the NHS via Poole Primary Care Trust. The Hospice Lottery, donations and fundraising activities are all important sources of funds. The majority of the monies however, are raised through our four charity shops and legacies.
How is the organisation managed?
A team of skilled administration staff help run the hospice and there are over 13 members of the clinical team dedicated to patient care. See Who we are for more information on the hospice team.
We also rely on over 250 volunteers to help run the organisation, including driving patients to and from the hospice, gardening, helping in; the kitchen, day care, hairdressing, shops, administration offices and at events.
Find out more about becoming a volunteer
Find out more about the history of LMH
Click here to download our Annual Report and Accounts 2009
To find out more about how Lewis-Manning Hospice can help you please see our Frequently Asked Questions
