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We recently celebrated International Nurses’ Day at the hospice; when we take time to remember the remarkable difference nurses everywhere, make to peoples’ li…
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…
Ella, a creative and Slimming World Consultant from Erith, first got involved with our hospice when she decided to take on the Sahara Trek. After raising more …
For many people, until they experience hospice care their understanding of what a hospice does is limited.One of the aims of our new look and feel is to raise …
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…
Vicki died at the hospice in April 2024 but that didn’t stop her organising an epic fundraiser first.At 45, Vicki had been a dedicated physiotherapist for over…
Nine-year-old Tayden Matthews is what you could call a bit of a hero. This year will be his fifth time taking part in the Hospice Mini Marathon! Yep, for half …
Inter Faith Week reminds us of the importance of strengthening good interfaith relations with members of our communities and understanding how we can improve t…
Jack Woodbridge was just 31 years old when he was diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer. Overnight, life turned upside down for Jack, his wife Emma and thei…
Marina is a hospice Healthcare Assistant. She's part of our Community Team who give care to patients in their own homes. Here, Marina shares her feelings about…
Carol, from Sidcup, was 73 when she came to the hospice. She had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, and at the time her prognosis was just a few …
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…
