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After losing his wife, Fenella, Martin signed up for Community Hospice's Sahara Trek in her memory. What began as a fundraising challenge became a journey of friendship, strength and purpose.
When 43-year-old Zuzana from Greenwich met Jason, 45, in 2018, neither of them knew that a first date at a concert would lead to eight years of love, laughter …
Jay is a family man and local businessman from Greenwich, with five children and eight grandchildren. He recently spent a week at the hospice receiving pain ma…
After years of uncertainty, missed warning signs and facing cancer largely on her own, Omolara found something she hadn’t expected from hospice care: support, …
After being referred to the hospice, Dorcas found compassionate, personalised support that helped meet her practical, emotional and spiritual needs. Her story …
When Rob and Amanda first moved into their home more than a decade ago, the garden needed care and attention. “When we arrived, it was a little neglected,” Rob…
Emily’s garden is a colourful outdoor space shaped through upcycling and a love of nature. As a host for the Open Gardens Festival, Emily shares a peaceful garden filled with handmade mosaic features, wildlife, ponds and recycled treasures.
Music had always been a huge part of Graham Johnson's life. For more than 50 years, it helped him build friendships, support local bands and bring people toget…
Life can change in an instant. Simple pleasures we once took for granted, like walking the dogs, doing the weekly shopping, or connecting with people, can sudd…
Zohreh is one of the hosts for the Open Garden Festival. She has thoughtfully created a charming garden that showcases how creativity and a love of nature can transform any garden.
Six-year-old Harry from Kent is preparing to lace up his trainers and take on this year’s Hospice Mini Marathon alongside his mum Charlotte and his nan Sue.Har…
When Colin Campbell’s partner Tracy was cared for by the hospice, it changed everything for them both (Read about it here).Now, Colin has chosen to leave a gif…
When John Day first heard the word hospice, he hesitated.“You think, you go in and you don’t come out,” he says with a frank smile. “I didn’t know what to …
When Jim came to the hospice on Christmas Day, his wife, Sue, breathed a sigh of relief knowing they would both get the help they needed.‘Jim loved Christmas. …
When Harbhajan Kaur Seera, lovingly known as Mama died at the age of 86, her family lost the heart of their home. Mama’s warmth, kindness and laughter touched …
10 July 2026
Hospice
A powerful new photo essay published in the medical journal The Lancet is offering an intimate look at the work of the hospice and our staff and volunteers.Cre…
9 June 2026
Community, Fundraising, Supporters
Community Hospice celebrated the incredible volunteers who give their time, skills and compassion to support patients, families and colleagues across Greenwich…
18 May 2026
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Debbie Marsh as our new Director of Nursing and Quality.This important leadership role brings together nursing …
13 May 2026
The Community Hospice Mini Marathon returned this May with a powerful show of local support and sold out a week before the event.
15 April 2026
Today, Hospice UK is launching a national Fair Funding campaign, with hospices across the country coming together to call on the government to provide more sus…
1 April 2026
Community Hospice is pleased to announce the appointment of Aneta Saunders as Interim Chief Executive. Having been with the hospice since 2019 and most recentl…
