On 17th September, we held our very first Corporate Awards ceremony to acknowledge and thank all of the local businesses that have supported us. Read more
On 26th June, we held our second Lavender Walk where many of our amazing supporters took part in-memory of a loved one. Read more
Well done to our virtual Santa Dash participants who have raised £4,255 by dashing in sunny and rainy weather for their local Hospice. Read more
Our patient, Kate Loy, was diagnosed with secondary liver cancer in the spring of 2016 at the age of 69. Her daughter, Jo, tells us about their experience whilst in our In-Patient Unit. Read more
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The Ismaili community visits St Raphael's Hospice with donations for our gardens with 45 volunteers helping make our gardens look even more beautiful. Read more
We are delighted and proud to announce that we have achieved our third accreditation with the Investing in Volunteers Award for good practice in volunteer management. Read more
Our compassionate hospice neighbours helped on the front line reception and kept in touch with our patients by telephone during the pandemic. Read more
Sheena has gone beyond the call of duty throughout the most challenging unprecedented times. Read more
"COVID...and now". Read the beautiful poem written by one of our Ward Sisters, Pauline. Read more
Rory not only writes and sings beautiful songs, but also co-runs The Men's Den where patients, carers and bereaved men come together to enjoy 'what men like to do' time. His latest album is available to buy at our online store. Read more
Trevor had always wondered about being baptised but felt too nervous to talk to anyone about it. Two weeks before he passed, he became the first person to be baptised in our chapel. Read more
A special 19-year-old bond between Laura and her cat Harvey that we ensured stayed intact until their final days. Read more
Hospice supporter, Nicola, tells us what it takes to run a marathon. Read more
Local resident wins the Summer Bumper Draw 2018. Read more
Barbara's experience working as a ward companion and hospice neighbour. Read more
Julia's experience helping out at the art club sessions at the Wellbeing Centre. Read more
Pam's experience volunteering in the varied role of occupational therapy assistant at the hospice. Read more
A dedicated friend of the hospice gets a big win just in time for Christmas! Read more
Local community member wins big on the St Raphael's lottery. Read more
A husband and wife's 50km cycle raising £300 for the Hospice. Read more
Softwire's generous fundraising efforts in memory of the company's Technical Director Matthew Richards. Read more
Ameera's Royal Parks Half Marathon run in memory of her Father, Dr Sheikh. Read more
A sister's story of her brother's hospice experience and the hugely successful zumbathon she created to raise money in his name. Read more
Weena freefalls from over 10,000ft at a speed of 125mph in memory of her husband. Read more
Kamran treks the Sahara Desert in memory of his Dad. Read more