When Burnley solicitor, Muriel Jobling MBE first mooted the idea for hospice care in Burnley and Pendle, little did she know that 36 years later, the service would be providing support for over 2,000 people each year.
Miss Jobling, who passed away aged 93 in 2017, campaigned for a hospice to serve Burnley and Pendle when her cleaner suffered facial cancer and after visiting her in hospital. Miss Jobling was inspired to set up a local hospice, as the closest one around at the time was Blackburn.
Under the original name of Hospice Care for Burnley and Pendle, Miss Jobling, rallied the local community and spearheaded the establishment of the organisation following a seven-year fundraising effort. The aim being to enhance the quality of life for every individual who has a life limiting illness and to help them live with dignity until the day they die.
In Muriel’s words “the hospice was built by the community for the community”; a legacy in which we uphold today.
A united call was made from the local Council of Churches and Burnley Soroptimist Club for “something to be done” about the lack of local services and care for the terminally ill and their families
Pendleside Hospice (Hospice Care for Burnley and Pendle as it was initially known) was founded as a charity
Volunteers were trained to provide information and home care
Pendleside Day Care Centre in Marsden Hospital opened
Pendleside Day Centre moved to the new Pendle Community Hosptial and called “Pendleside”
First Charity Shop in Burnley opened, followed by others in Colne and Padiham in 1994
The foundation stone for the new Hospice building was laid on the 12th April (in a snowstorm)
Pendleside Hospice was officially opened on the 2nd October by the Duchess of Norfolk to host inpatient, home care and day care services
The Hospice at Home Service was launched, thanks to an initial three-year grant from the National Lottery – this was to provide nursing, respite and emotional support for patients in their own homes and complement the work of the District Nursing service
The Hospice awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Services
The Hospice extends its hospice at home service to provide 24-hour care in a person's home at time of crisis and for end of life care
The Hospice adapts to the Covid-19 pandemic, opening 8 additional beds to temporarily support people during the pandemic
Pendleside Day Unit becomes Health, Wellbeing and Rehabilitation, expanding its service provision and reach
Pendleside launches its Admiral Nursing Service for people living with dementia
Pendleside is rated Outstanding by the CQC; an amazing achievement for all
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