Newsletter

Enjoy reading our 12-page newsletter, The Raphaelite. Hear from people facing terminal illness at the end of their lives, our adventurous challenge undertakers and dedicated community supporters, as well as our great staff and volunteers who deliver exceptional Hospice care to the people of Merton and Sutton every day.

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Wellbeing Centre FAQs

Useful information about visiting our Wellbeing Centre.
Wellbeing Centre Facilitator

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Digital Communications Assistant

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Senior Staff Nurse/Clinical Lead

"You can be the nurse you trained to be, and put the patient and their family at the heart of everything that you do"

Donate Now

Amidst the first wave of the COVID-19 crisis we made 6 additional beds available to ease capacity for the NHS whilst continuing to support all patients, both in our in-patient unit and in their own homes, in challenging and rapidly changing circumstances. The challenge is financial as well as clinical. We expect that our income may drop by as much as £1.4m this financial year compared to last year. Please help by donating today, by making a regular donation or by joining our lottery. Thank you
Community palliative care

Our community team is made up of experienced, expert Clinical Nurse Specialists, doctors, nurses and Health Care Assistants.
How to refer

We welcome referrals for patients at all stages of their illness, including early stages, so that we can support them, their families and their friends for as long as possible.
Vision and mission

Our vision is to be excellent in our delivery of expert, compassionate palliative and end of life care. We aim to be a reassuring presence known to and accessible by all the people of Merton and Sutton. We will seek every opportunity to understand and connect with the diverse richness of our community in order to serve it better.
About Volunteering

Hospice volunteers are an integral part of our organisation. Find out how to become a volunteer.
In-patient unit

Comfortable and private with the space to have visitors at any time. Treat the In-patient Unit as your own home. Our dedicated and expert team will be here for you whenever you need it.
Our history

St Raphael's Hospice opened its doors in April 1987. See the journey to where we are now.
Hospice at home

We believe in providing care wherever the patient is comfortable or calls home as well as supporting carers
Welcome to our hospice

We strive to improve the lives of those affected by terminal or life-limiting illnesses, giving them and their carers the confidence to cope and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
Become a volunteer

Support us by kindly giving your valuable time. Register your interest online here without committing yourself.