A grandmother-to-be was treated to a special baby shower whilst she receives care at a hospice in Ulverston.

The team at St Mary's discovered that the woman in their In-Patient Unit was getting her first grandchild and did not want her to miss out on the celebrations.

This weekend the family of the patient came together for a baby shower and to welcome the new addition to their family.

The Mail: A range of local businesses helped put on the baby shower, providing cakes and decorationsA range of local businesses helped put on the baby shower, providing cakes and decorations (Image: St Mary's Hospice)

Karl Connor, Head of Communications and Community Engagement at St Mary’s Hospice, said: “It’s amazing that we are able to make sure our patients and their families are continuously cared for and these small things like a baby shower just add the personal touch to the care we provide.

“We will always try to go above and beyond for anyone in our care and it was only right that this lady should celebrate her grandchild."

With the help of Smile 4 Smithy – The Craig Smith Charitable Foundation, Floral & Hardy Ulverston, Chloe Carruthers, the clinical team, Orangery staff and the fundraising team, a 'memorable' day was created at the hospice on Saturday.

The Mail: Floral & Hardy, a business in Ulverston, donated bouquets to light up the eventFloral & Hardy, a business in Ulverston, donated bouquets to light up the event (Image: St Mary's Hospice)

"We are also extremely lucky and grateful that we have so many local businesses that continue to support us," Mr Connor added.

“Special thanks has to go to Floral and Hardy Ulverston and Smile 4 Smithy – The Craig Smith Charitable Foundation who have stepped up for us time and time again over the last 12 months.

"Without the support of generous people and businesses like this, we’d not be able to deliver the great care that we do.”

The Mail: The staff made sure it was a day to remember for the patient and their familyThe staff made sure it was a day to remember for the patient and their family (Image: St Mary's Hospice)

The In-Patient unit is a 'calm and homely environment', surrounded by beautiful gardens and an open countryside.

The unit has a team of nurses, doctors and other health and social care professionals who specialise in helping people with difficult symptoms, physical pain and emotional distress.

Brogan, a Registered Nurse Associate at the Hospice, said: "There wasn’t a dry eye in the room, today has been such a special time for them as a family just when they needed it."