Our dedicated team provides specialist care, comfort, and support from diagnosis through to end of life, ensuring patients receive help when they need it the most.
Adding quality to the lives of those with life-limiting illnesses
You are at the heart of everything we do!
Providing inclusive, compassionate care and support for the Oldham community
Find out about our care
Ways to get involved
As a registered charity, we rely on our community’s support to keep our Hospice running each day. There are so many ways you can get involved!
Volunteer for our Hospice
From supporting in various roles at the Hospice, to helping us raise vital funds at our events and in our shops, we couldn’t function as we do without the support of our volunteers.
Explore our Hospice with our 360° Virtual Tour
We understand that visiting a hospice for the first time can feel daunting. Our 360° virtual tour lets you explore our warm and welcoming environment from the comfort of your own home.
Use your mouse or finger to move around each space, and click the ‘i’ icons for more information. For the best view, select full screen using the square icon in the bottom right corner.
If you have any questions, our team is here to help — please call us on 0161 624 2727 or email info@drkh.org.uk
Take part in Dr Kershaw’s Hospice Lottery
For just £1 a week you could join our Weekly Lottery to be in with the chance of winning £1,000!
Contact us:
0161 624 9213
Our Hospice in numbers
It costs £5.4 million each year to keep your local Hospice open!
£10
could pay for 2 hours of High-flow Oxygen helping a patient to breath
£20
could pay for 1 hour of bereavement support
£30
could pay for fuel for 2.5 days for our Hospice at Home’s hybrid car
Upcoming event
Hartley’s Hero Walk 2025
Join us for a hero-themed evening walk in Alexandra Park! It’s a family-friendly, glow-in-the-dark adventure supporting hospice care.
Latest News
New Wellbeing Centre plans for Hospice!
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice’s plans for a new state-of-the-art Wellbeing Centre have taken two major steps forward with the granting of planning permission along with funding for the brand-new building which will not only house the new Wellbeing Centre but form the centre piece of our outdoor redevelopment project.
A thank you to our fundraising champions
Thank you to Mick Matthews for holding his annual Golf Day with 100 golfers raising an incredible £16,060!
Thank you to Jodie from The Mailing Room who took on the challenge of climbing Ben Nevis raising £620!
Thank you to Frankie and her team who at Frankie’s Zumbathon raised a staggering £6,301.80!
Thank you to Billy and fellow members of the North West Deaf Sports Council for their wonderful donation of £820.31!
Thank you to Arumba Coffee Bar, Royton for their coffee morning which raised £120!
Thank you to everyone who supported Frankie’s Zumbathon at St Anne’s Rugby Club with over £5,000 raised and still counting!
Thank you to Amy and Tom who took part in the Jubilee Half Marathon raising £1,594!
Thank you to our very brave nurse, Kristina who did a Wing Walk to raise vital funds for the Hospice!
Thank you to Dawn and her team from Oldham Rugby Union for their amazing Family Fun Day raising over £1,500 for the Hospice!
Thank you to Ben and his team at EPAH Training for holding their fitness event to raise vital funds for the Hospice!
Thank you to Melanie for completing the Edinburgh Marathon in just over 4 hours, raising £593.92!
Upon disbanding, the Failsworth Carnival Committee have donated the monies left in their account, a wonderful £3,000 for the Hospice
Our wonderful volunteer John Stevenson has raised £600 from selling his delicious jams and marmalades
Thank you to our super 10km and half marathon runners; Louise, Keenan, Tom, Kate, Julie, Max, Francis, Adam, Archie, Katy Ellen Jake who between them raised £10,000!
Well done to Sarah and Chelsea who took part in Race for Life, Pretty Muddy and have raised £330 so far!
