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Inspiring stories from in and around the hospice community
When Nancy lost her mum, Jeannie, in November 2025, she wanted to find a meaningful way to say thank you.
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 …
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…
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 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 …
Chris, 69, from Bexleyheath, is living with throat cancer. This summer, he spent three weeks on the hospice inpatient unit, The Woodland Ward, before returning…
Lucy was full of life, with a cheeky smile and a dimple that made her laugh even brighter. She loved her clothes, holidays, and always made sure she looked imm…
In a heartfelt tribute to his late daughter-in-law, Victoria, Luigi has set out on a remarkable challenge to virtually cycle 15,000 kilometres from the UK to A…
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…
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…
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 …
11 September 2026
Community, Hospice
11 September 2026Today, MPs voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, meaning the Bill will not progress further through Parliament.We know …
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…
