The Saint Francis Hospice Blog
Welcome to the Saint Francis Hospice blog.
We'll be bringing you thoughts, views and insight from our staff, volunteers, supporters and patients. If you have an idea for a blog, please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!
When Elsie Adams was diagnosed with breast cancer at 60 years old, she was determined not to let it bother her.
Saint Francis Hospice's Medical Director, Dr Corinna Midgley, has a wealth of experience in hospital palliative care.
The Christmas decorations are back in the loft, and it's cold and dark outside. Your bank balance has taken a pounding, and you're struggling to fasten the button on your jeans. To top it off: summer seems a billion light-years away.
For many, the title 'Director' can conjure up an image of the big boss reclining on a leather swivel chair — not too keen on getting their hands dirty. At Saint Francis Hospice, that couldn't be further from the truth. Our Medical Director is very much on the frontline.
In 1984, there was a dream: to open a hospice on a hill 344 feet above sea level in Greater London.
Catherine Green volunteers at Saint Francis Hospice's day unit, Pemberton Place. It's our social hub for people who all have at least one thing in common: a life-limiting illness.
