St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
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"Specialist palliative and end-of-life care across Somerset."
About St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
St Margaret's Hospice Care provides free specialist palliative and end-of-life care across Somerset, serving a population of approximately 520,000. Over 350 staff and 900 volunteers support its work, with 95% of care delivered at home or in the community. Two hospice hubs in Taunton and Yeovil support a 24-hour advice line and community teams.
Its medical and nursing care addresses practical, emotional, social and spiritual needs alongside physical symptoms. Services include day hospice, specialist inpatient care, outpatient clinics, lymphoedema treatment, bereavement support and therapies. The charity supported 5,680 people in 2024–25, helping adults with life-limiting illness and their families throughout the county.
Clinical and support teams
Doctors, nurses and therapists work alongside housekeeping, kitchen, estates and resource-management teams. Retail and fundraising colleagues also support the charity's services, with over 100 staff working across its shops and community fundraising activities.
Care across Somerset
Outreach teams are based in Minehead, Bridgwater, South Petherton and Glastonbury. They work with GP practices, district nurses, community hospitals and care homes, connecting specialist hospice support with local health and care services.
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Team Members
1980
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Private Healthcare
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