St Oswald's Hospice

Jason Meiers, who receives Lymphoedema care through St Oswald’s Hospice’s Cleadon Park Outreach Clinic, pictured with his wife.

I don't think life would be the same without my Gosforth care

Constança Simas

Medical musicians in landmark concert to celebrate healthcare

Tyne Tunnels operator makes North East hospice ‘more comfortable’

Kieran Trippier signing Ewan's arm

Newcastle fan from Jarrow gets Trippier tattoo after St Oswald's visit

Steph Edusei, CEO of St Oswald’s Hospice

St Oswald’s Hospice to celebrate its people this Hospice Care Week

Steph Edusei, Chief Executive Officer at St Oswald’s Hospice.

Hospice calling on Government and NHS to maintain lifeline funding

Dad Stephen Pape with daughter Sophie who has cerebral palsy

St Oswald's Hospice marks Children's Hospice Week

Children from St Oswald's Hospice, taking part in South Shields Surf CIC for their last session of the season on Thursday afternoon. Keira Moore on the adapted surf board

Special adaptive surf sessions help lift the lives of young hospice users

Everyone loves Elmer!

Follow the herd: Your pictures as families take on Elmer's Great North Parade

Elmer's Great North Parade is launching on Wednesday, August 21.

Elmer's Great North Parade: Follow the art trail across Sunderland and South Tyn...

Keira (left) and Hannah enjoy their sleepover at St Oswald's Hospice

Sleepover dream comes true for best friends Hannah and Keira

The St Oswald's Hospice fundraising team pictured with Elmer the Elephant.

Where you can enjoy a family fun day with Elmer the Elephant in the North East t...

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant at Shields Ferry.

Elmer the Elephant delights crowds on the Shields Ferry

Matt Eyres,Business Development Manager at Bell Truck and Van with Ashley Elliott, Fundraising Team Manager at St Oswald's Hospice.

Elmer the elephant artwork set to go on display across North East as part of hos...

Charity chiefs hope the Elmer Trail will prove as popular as the Great North Snowdogs.

Where you can get a sneak preview of Elmer - who could be as big as the Great No...

Jemma and Aaron Meek with son Callum, 10, and daughter Lana, three, who have a rare genetic condition.

South Shields siblings have one in a billion genetic condition with no known cur...
South Tyneside siblings Callum and Lana Meek may each be one in a billion.
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Ferry Manager Carol Timlin with crew members Nathan Williamson and David Purvis.

Snowdogs make a return to welcome Metro and Shields Ferry passengers

Snowdogs ready to say goodbye.

Snowdogs all set for final farewell

Keira Moore with her brother Lewis.

Keira is a princess for the day

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