Social Work Services

Living day to day with a life-limiting illness is tough. Everyday life issues can become challenging, complex and even overwhelming; not just for the patient but for their loved ones too. Our specialist Social Worker is here to support and assist you to cope with the emotional and practical issues that might arise.

Your choices and wishes

We can support you with the significant things that you may want to say to those closest to you - about your choices and wishes, and we can help you to plan ahead.

Support for Children and Young Adults

We can provide Specialist Support for Children and Young Adults, helping them to understand and come to terms with the illness and the changes it has caused. They may have their own questions, worries and fears that we can help to answer and guide you through how to support and talk with them.
We can liaise with the children’s schools and interface with local agencies to best support your young family members.
We know that younger children can benefit from Memory Boxes and Legacy Work and we can help you with these.

Housing and Financial Support

We can help you with housing issues by signposting you to relevant agencies who can support and advise with tenancy agreements, re-housing, modifications needed to the home so that you can remain safe and comfortable there.
We can assist you to access financial support agencies who can help with grants, benefits and how to manage your income.
We can signpost you to legal services and advocacy support.

Whatever your ‘non-medical’ concern – we are here to help.

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Lavender Walk 2021

On 26th June, we held our second Lavender Walk where many of our amazing supporters took part in-memory of a loved one.
25th June 2021 Lottery Results

Results for draw

Spiritual care

Part of the holistic approach to looking after the whole person – mind, body and soul. The Chaplaincy Service is available to all patients, families and carers of any or no faith.
Counselling

Counselling support allows people to navigate their way through the maze of emotional turmoil. This service is available to all patients referred to the Hospice who are affected by a life limiting condition and extends to their carers, friends and family members.
Bereavement support

We are on hand to support family members, friends, children and carers through the emotional impact of grief. Whether you feel you need our support now, or in the future, our services will be available whenever you need us.

Sutton Donation Centre
Donating goods?

We are delighted to announce that we have now opened all 9 of our shops and we're also accepting donations at our new Donation Centre in Sutton. We would appreciate it if you could take no more than 2 bags to any of our shops, however our Donation Centre is better equipped to manage larger volumes. No appointment is required.
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
Van drivers wanted!

We urgently need volunteer drivers to help load and transport items from Wimbledon to Sutton.
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.
Lavender Memory Appeal

As the lavender fields will turn to a haze of purple this June, we invite you to join us in remembering your loved ones and through this act of remembrance continue to support the people of Merton and Sutton when they need us most.
About Volunteering

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

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