Good Causes

Cardinal Travel SL are proud to show their support to Springhill Hospice, the much dedicated and caring staff and wonderful volunteers.

“Words will never be enough to express the exceptional work and support you provide, not only to the patients, but to the families. From my heart, and my families - Thank You.”

Hospice care is free to all patients and so they need to raise over £750,000 each year (£2,500 per day!!) from voluntary income, donations, legacies and fund-raising events in order to keep the doors open.

Support is vital to enable them to reach their target.

Cardinal Travel SL feel this is a marvellous way of lending support to Springhill, by donating 2 euros from every booking we receive, whether it be from a golf or diving holiday, the booking of flights or trains.

We promise that from each booking generated, the donation will be sent, and will help in some small way.

When we donate money to the Hospice, how is that money spent?

“Very carefully! We value all contributions made to the Hospice so we can continue to provide a high standard of care. Money is spent on specialist staff, food, drugs, heating, lighting and general maintenance of the Hospice building and services.”

The hospice symbol shows an almost burnt out candle, which represents a life coming to a close. The burning flame is the still bright spirit protected by the roof of the hospice, bringing comfort and solace to both patients and their families.

Springhill Hospice is an 18-bedded unit, which opened in October 1989. The Hospice provides both In Patient Care and a Day Hospice. Patients are admitted to control their symptoms and pain. The philosophy of the hospice reflects a holistic approach, encompassing the physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of care.

Providing a very much multi professional approach, enabling and meeting the individual needs of patients, their families and friends, in a relaxed and safe environment.

Their direct patient care is provided by the Palliative Medicine Consultants, together with a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker, a team of dedicated nursing staff and the volunteer workforce, including complimentary therapists.

It is true to say that many people do die in the Hospice. However, it is equally true to say that many more people who visit the Hospice are discharged home having benefited from the physical, psychological and spiritual support which the hospice can offer.

The diagnosis of a terminal illness affects not only the person with the illness but families, friends and work colleagues. When curative treatment is no longer a possibility, others become casualties requiring help and support to cope with what can be overwhelming problems and emotions. The work at Springhill is designed to acknowledge and meet the needs of the family - be that someone to talk to, or help of a more practical nature.