St Rocco’s Hospice receives support
from Warrington Conclave No119
 
St Rocco’s ethos is to support people in the Warrington community from the moment they are diagnosed with an illness that is no longer curable. They look after people over the age of 18 years with any kind of life-limiting illness, this can include heart failure, respiratory conditions, and neurological diseases.
They also support families and loved ones when someone is ill, as life can be turned upside down for family, friends and carers when illness strikes.
 
St Rocco’s biggest claim is that they are always there for everyone that needs them and for as long as they are needed; and that is why they are a charity so close to the heart of freemasons within the Warrington Group and in particular to those brethren and families of Warrington Conclave No 119
Like all charities, they rely heavily on donations and fundraising to provide their services and now more than ever any donation that they receive goes a long way in helping to continue the good work that they do, so it was an absolute privilege and a pleasure when Wy Bro Bob Williams visited the hospice and met with Sonya Currey Chief Executive Officer and presented a cheque for £200 on behalf of the brethren of Warrington Conclave No119
BW & Sonya Currey CEO
All of the hospice services are free of charge, as they offer care right across the Warrington community, critically being with the patient and those important to them every step of the way, with specialist care extending to the very end of life.
 
The hospices care is holistic, which means that they support all of the needs of the patients that they care for. This includes physical, psychological, social and/or spiritual support. 
They work closely with health and social care professionals so that their care is the best it can be to help their patients get the most from life.
 

People often tell them that they wish they had spoken to them sooner because they do make a positive difference to the quality of life and wellbeing when illness strikes.

 
From discussions on the day; It’s important to note; that more than half of the people admitted to the hospices inpatient unit go home again after spending time there, and many may not be admitted at all, but instead may be cared for through their Vitality Centre or Hospice at Home Team.
The Order of the Secret Monitor and Freemasonry in general has a history of supporting hospices and I am sure that Warrington Conclave No119 when the time comes for more charity disbursement will continue its annual support of this hospice in particular.
 
Words and Pictures courtesy of Bob Williams