Compton Care, a leading provider of palliative and bereavement support, will be out in the community during Hospice Care Week (6-12 October) to raise awareness of its specialist services and the vital role hospice care plays in people’s lives.

Hospices across the UK provide compassionate, expert care to people living with life limiting conditions – whether on the wards, in the community, or in their own homes. Hospice Care Week is a national opportunity to shine a light on the breadth and depth of support available, and to challenge perceptions of what hospice care really means, working tirelessly to make sure that those people are comfortable and can live well with their conditions.

For over forty years, Compton Care has been delivering high-quality, accessible care to people across Wolverhampton, the Black Country, South Staffordshire and east Shropshire. Today, its services go far beyond traditional hospice care.

In addition to its 18-bed Inpatient Unit, Compton also provides a wide range of specialist services tailored to each person including a Virtual Ward that delivers hospital-level care at home. And enhanced care services including psychological therapies, complementary therapies and bereavement support help patients and families through every aspect of their palliative care journey and beyond.

During Hospice Care Week, Compton Care teams will be at out and about in the community, speaking to members of the public about the specialist services available, which are provided free of charge to patients and loved ones.

  • Thursday 2 October – Perton Library (Bereavement Support Team)
  • Monday 6 October – Codsall Library (Bereavement Support Team)
  • Tuesday 7 October – Wolverhampton’s Queen Square (10am – 2pm)
  • Friday 10 October – outside the Emergency Department, New Cross Hospital

Rachel Overfield, CEO of Compton Care, said: “We take immense pride in the outstanding care and support we offer – whether that’s within our facilities or in the comfort of people’s homes. Our focus is always on helping patients and their loved ones feel safe, reassured, and supported during life’s most challenging moments.

“It’s a privilege to have supported thousands of individuals across Wolverhampton and the surrounding communities, addressing not only their physical needs but also their practical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Our care extends throughout a person’s illness and continues after death, offering compassionate support to their friends and family.

“There are still many misconceptions about what hospice care is and who it’s for. People often think it’s only about end-of-life care, but it’s so much more than that. We want to break down barriers and bust some myths by having open, honest conversations with our local communities. Hospice care is about living well, with dignity and support, and we’re here to help people understand that. We’re looking forward to talking to members of the public about our specialist services during this week, so please come and say hello to our teams.”

The charity is also encouraging the public to share their feedback about what they know about Compton’s specialist palliative and bereavement support services by completing a short survey. Click here to complete the questionnaire.

To find out more about Compton Care’s services, please visit comptoncare.org.uk or contact its 24-hour Advice and Referral Line on 01902 774570.