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Sizewell C partners with St Elizabeth Hospice in a boost to regional care

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Sizewell C has chosen St Elizabeth Hospice as its first official charity partner, providing vital funding for the next two years.

The partnership will support the hospice’s services, which care for those with progressive and life-limiting illnesses in Ipswich and throughout East and Mid Suffolk, Great Yarmouth, and Waveney.

Why it matters: St Elizabeth Hospice provides free care to over 4,000 patients and their families annually, costing around £12m. The charity relies heavily on external support, with 70% of funds from local businesses and community donations.

Inside St Elizabeth Hospice
St Elizabeth HospiceCherry BeesleySimply C Photography

The big picture: The partnership will help St Elizabeth Hospice continue providing specialist support to individuals with life-limiting conditions wherever needed—at home, in the community, or at the hospice.

Key details:

  • Sizewell C team selected St Elizabeth Hospice following an internal vote

  • First fundraising event planned for 20 September - a Suffolk Charity Walk

  • Proceeds from Sizewell Creative's recent performances of "Noye's Fludde" were shared with the hospice

What they're saying:

  • Liz Baldwin, Corporate and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager for St Elizabeth Hospice: "We are delighted to have been selected as Sizewell C's charity partner for a two-year period. Their funding will make a great difference to our services and to the patients and families under our care."

  • Julia Pyke, Sizewell C Joint MD: "We're thrilled to be supporting St Elizabeth Hospice as our official charity partner and looking forward to helping them raise much-needed funds so they can continue to deliver excellent care and valuable support to people in the Suffolk community."

The impact: The partnership will help St Elizabeth Hospice continue providing essential services such as:

  • Symptom management in the Inpatient Unit

  • Support for patients struggling with daily activities

  • Assistance in finding suitable care homes for patients

A patient's perspective: Mary Chennells, 95, recently received care at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: "St Elizabeth Hospice is marvellous. It is a superb place to come and a real sanctuary. You give up all responsibility and are wrapped up in the support of the hospice team's amazing care. It is just phenomenal."

The bottom line: This partnership between Sizewell C and St Elizabeth Hospice represents a significant boost for healthcare provision in Ipswich, East & Mid Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney, potentially improving the quality of life for thousands of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Police reveal Billy McNicholl died from head injuries and a single stab wound in an 'isolated' attack

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A post-mortem has revealed that William "Billy" McNicholl, 63, died from head injuries and a single stab wound at his Ipswich home. Police continue to appeal for witnesses as the murder investigation enters its second week.

The details: Officers discovered McNicholl's body at his home on Hawthorn Drive shortly before 18:00 on New Years Day:

  • Suffolk Constabulary's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry

  • A police cordon remains in place near the junction with Marigold Avenue

  • Investigators are particularly interested in any suspicious activity between 24 December and 1 January

William "Billy" McNicholl and his dog
William "Billy" McNicholl, 63, died from head injuries and a single stab wound at his Ipswich homeAmy Clarke

What they're saying: Detective Superintendent Mike Brown of the Joint Major Investigations Team said: “We continue to appeal for anyone with any information to come forward while the murder inquiry into the death of Billy continues.

“Billy’s family are being supported by specially trained officers through what is an extremely distressing time for them.

“A large number of officers and staff have already been involved in the investigation, with searches, house-to-house and CCTV enquiries taking place. Residents should expect to see a continued increased police presence over the coming days.

“We are exploring all and any lines of enquiry and currently believe this to be an isolated incident and I would urge anyone with any information, no matter how small you think it may be, to get in touch with police.”

How to help:

  • Contact police on 101 quoting reference 37/162/25

  • Submit information via the Major Incident Public Reporting Portal at mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1

  • Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

  • Use Crimestoppers' online form at crimestoppers-uk.org

The bottom line: While police believe this is an isolated incident, they are conducting extensive searches, house-to-house inquiries and CCTV analysis. Residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.

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