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Senior Staff Nurse/Clinical Lead

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Virtual Santa Dash helps to raise £4,255!

Well done to our virtual Santa Dash participants who have raised £4,255 by dashing in sunny and rainy weather for their local Hospice.
Our volunteer hospice neighbours are just a phone call away

Our compassionate hospice neighbours helped on the front line reception and kept in touch with our patients by telephone during the pandemic.
Our volunteer, Sheena, has become a true asset to us during the pandemic

Sheena has gone beyond the call of duty throughout the most challenging unprecedented times.
Local musician volunteers at our Men's Den. Buy his latest album and support the Hospice!

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.
Running a marathon for a local charity is an amazing experience

Hospice supporter, Nicola, tells us what it takes to run a marathon.
Mrs Tomlinson wins £3,000

Local resident wins the Summer Bumper Draw 2018.
Barbara is our volunteer ward companion and hospice neighbour

Barbara's experience working as a ward companion and hospice neighbour.
Julia volunteers at our Wellbeing Centre

Julia's experience helping out at the art club sessions at the Wellbeing Centre.
Pam is our volunteer Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pam's experience volunteering in the varied role of occupational therapy assistant at the hospice.
Thanks a lottery! Jingle bells win of £3,000

A dedicated friend of the hospice gets a big win just in time for Christmas!

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.