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This April 2025, Lee will take on the London Marathon in memory of his mum, Jayne, and his brother, Trevor, who both lost their lives to bowel cancer far too …
Michael Reape died at the hospice, having been supported at home by our Community Team. His wife, Liz kindly took the time to tell us about their experiences.N…
When John Hatchman was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, three days before turning 50, life turned upside down for the whole family. But the persona…
When Tracy Clifton was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer her family and friends were left reeling. How, they wondered, could someone so active and full of l…
Have you heard about Compassionate Neighbours? It’s a programme that introduces trained volunteers with people in their local area who have become isolated or …
We had the pleasure of talking with David Linton, 84 and his wife, Christine, whilst David was staying on our hospice ward. He was soon to be going back to …
Rehabilitation and Wellbeing is a less well known service that the hospice provides. Our team works with patients to help them to regain or maintain their abil…
We recently celebrated International Nurses’ Day at the hospice; when we take time to remember the remarkable difference nurses everywhere, make to peoples’ li…
We spoke to Hannah, whose best friend Shan, was cared for by the hospice. Hannah’s two children Belle (9) and Reggie (7) will be taking part in this year’s Hos…
Megan Bassett, from Bexley, Kent, will be taking part in a five-day trek in the Sahara Desert in November 2024 to raise vital funds for Greenwich & Bexley …
The hospice has a fantastic team of housekeepers who do an amazing job every day, working behind the scenes to make sure the hospice is a clean, pleasant and …
When local postman, 64-year-old Andy, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in January 2022, he thought that the hospice was ‘like room 101. Where people jus…
Louise Smith, 43, from Bexleyheath, lost her beloved older sister Teresa Ash to cancer in January 2022. She says the care not just Teresa, but the whole family…
Local lovebirds, Rick and Maureen Sperinck from Slade Green ran away to Gretna Green in 1964, aged 18, to get married. The pair remained together until Rick di…
Terminal illness has a far reaching impact, and if someone close to you is dying, looking out for your wellbeing is important too. Kevin spent time at the h…
18 February 2025
Community, Fundraising, Supporters
We’re proud to be part of This is Hospice Care, a nationwide campaign uniting 143 hospices across England, Scotland, and Wales to to celebrate the impact of ho…
28 November 2024
Fundraising, Staff
The Assisted Dying Bill: Our commitment to compassionate care
9 October 2024
We are delighted to announce that our annual Colour Run event, held on Sunday, 22 September 2024, brought together around 800 participants and raised an incred…
24 September 2024
Community, Staff
Our palliative care and hospice team recently held a successful pop-up stand at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, aimed at raising awareness about the essential servic…
19 September 2024
Staff
We’re excited to introduce Dr. Lesley Bull as our new Medical Director! With her extensive experience in local health and social care networks, she will be hel…
12 July 2024
Community
We recently teamed up with Active Horizons, a local youth charity based in Erith, in order to hear from members of the Afro-Caribbean community about the (often) difficult subject of death and dying, and to help to break down some of the stigma that surrounds it.
