Hospices

St Oswald's Hospice

Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1EE

Overview

St Oswald's Hospice is a specialist palliative care provider serving the Newcastle upon Tyne area from its base on Regent Avenue in Gosforth. As a hospice, the organisation delivers compassionate end-of-life care and symptom management for patients with life-limiting illnesses, primarily focusing on cancer and other serious conditions. The hospice provides both inpatient beds for those requiring intensive care and support, as well as community-based services that allow many patients to receive care in their own homes.

The hospice is deeply embedded in the local healthcare landscape and works closely with NHS services and local GPs to ensure continuity of care. Beyond direct patient care, St Oswald's typically offers psychological and spiritual support to patients and their families, recognising that end-of-life care extends beyond physical symptoms. The organisation also often provides bereavement support services to help families cope with loss after a patient's death.

St Oswald's operates as a charitable organisation relying on a combination of NHS funding, grants, and community fundraising to maintain its services. The hospice plays a vital role in the Newcastle community, enabling people to experience dignified, comfortable care at this important time in their lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

St Oswald's Hospice in Newcastle upon Tyne provides specialist palliative care for people with life-limiting conditions. Services may include inpatient care, day hospice services, hospice at home (care in your own home), outpatient clinics, bereavement support for families, lymphoedema clinic, complementary therapies, and counselling. All care focuses on comfort, quality of life, and dignity. Contact 0191 285 0063 for information about available services.
Yes, all hospice care at St Oswald's Hospice is provided free of charge to patients and their families, regardless of financial circumstances. Hospices receive some NHS funding but rely heavily on charitable donations, fundraising, retail shops, and legacies to fund their services. It costs millions of pounds each year to run a hospice, with a significant proportion raised through community support.
Referrals to St Oswald's Hospice are usually made by your GP, hospital consultant, or district nurse. You or your family can also contact St Oswald's Hospice directly on 0191 285 0063 to discuss a referral. Referrals are based on clinical need — anyone with a life-limiting condition can be considered. You do not have to have cancer to be referred; hospices care for people with any advanced illness including heart failure, COPD, motor neurone disease, and dementia.
No, hospice care is not just about end-of-life care. Many patients visit St Oswald's Hospice for symptom management (pain relief, breathlessness, nausea), rehabilitation and support to stay as well as possible, respite stays to give carers a break, and day hospice activities and therapies. Some patients attend for weeks or months and then return home. Hospice care aims to help you live as fully and comfortably as possible.
St Oswald's Hospice may offer complementary therapies including massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, Reiki, acupuncture, mindfulness and relaxation, creative arts therapy, and music therapy. These therapies complement medical treatment and can help with pain, anxiety, sleep, and overall wellbeing. All therapies are provided by qualified practitioners and are free to patients.
Yes, St Oswald's Hospice provides bereavement support for families and loved ones after a patient has died. This may include one-to-one counselling, bereavement support groups, telephone support, memorial services, and children and young people's bereavement services. Support is available regardless of whether the person died at the hospice or elsewhere. Contact 0191 285 0063 for information about bereavement services.
St Oswald's Hospice may offer a Hospice at Home service, bringing specialist palliative care to patients in their own homes. This may include visits from specialist nurses, overnight care and sitting services, symptom management, practical support, and emotional support for patients and families. Hospice at Home allows people to be cared for and, if they wish, to die in the comfort and familiarity of their own home.
St Oswald's Hospice supports people with any life-limiting condition, not just cancer. Conditions include advanced cancer, heart failure, COPD and other lung diseases, motor neurone disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, advanced dementia, kidney failure, and liver failure. Referral is based on clinical need, and the hospice team works alongside your GP and hospital team.
The day hospice at St Oswald's Hospice provides a programme of care and activities for patients who live at home. You may attend one or two days per week for medical review and symptom management, complementary therapies (massage, aromatherapy, reflexology), creative activities (art, music), social interaction and peer support, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and psychological support. Transport to and from the day hospice may be arranged.
Yes, St Oswald's Hospice can help you with advance care planning — documenting your wishes for future care. This may include an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (living will), Lasting Power of Attorney for health and welfare, preferred place of care and death, and a ReSPECT form (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment). Having these conversations and documents in place ensures your wishes are known and respected.
Yes, St Oswald's Hospice welcomes visitors and families. Visiting is usually flexible, with no strict visiting hours in the inpatient unit. Family rooms and overnight facilities may be available for relatives who wish to stay close. Children are welcome to visit. The hospice environment is designed to be calm, comfortable, and homelike. Staff will support families throughout their loved one's stay.
You can support St Oswald's Hospice by making a donation, volunteering your time, shopping at or donating to charity shops, taking part in fundraising events, leaving a gift in your will (legacy giving), organising your own fundraising activity, or becoming a regular donor. Contact 0191 285 0063 or visit the website to find out more about supporting your local hospice.
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Contact Details
Address
Regent Avenue, Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 1EE
Opening Hours
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
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