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When Saint Francis Hospice cared for someone close to Harry James, the twenty-five year old from Brentwood set his heart on volunteering.
When a tax rebate of £1,500 turned up unannounced on Keith and Judith Bates' doormat, the couple were lucky enough that they didn't 'need' all of the unexpected windfall.
Saint Francis Hospice doesn't only care for the person who is ill, but everyone around them. We offer therapy for families and friends — both before and after they've lost a loved one. One young person currently under our bereavement care is 17-year-old Eloise Long after she lost someone very close to her.
Over the past 20 years, our Hospice at Home service has cared for over 9,000 people and touched the lives of so many families and loved ones.
Annie Taylor was looking forward to her birthday party and Peppa Pig bouncy castle to celebrate turning three — until the coronavirus came along.
When Peter Yallop's GP suggested that Saint Francis Hospice could help him, just the word 'Hospice' was enough to fill his wife, Linda, with dread.
As a society, we plan birth really well. Every pregnant mother is asked to complete a birth plan, which includes questions around where they wish to give birth, who they'd like to be with them, and which pain relief they'd want — if any.
When Saint Francis Hospice stepped in to care for Ronald Wilson at his home in Upminster, the country was rooted in lockdown. Ron, 95, had suffered a stroke just as the coronavirus began to take hold.
When it comes to what the Great British public have learnt about themselves during the coronavirus pandemic, Barry Hearn cites two things.
When the PM asked everyone in the UK over 70 to self-isolate back in March, Saint Francis Hospice volunteer Colin Cornell didn't want to take any chances.
Julie Buckley was all geared up to run her third London Marathon for Saint Francis Hospice in April 2020 — until it was rearranged for October. But that didn't stop her.
In January 2019, Hilda Stickings was given just three months to live. A scan to find the cause of back pain revealed that she had bowel cancer, which had already spread to her liver and lungs.
If there's one thing the coronavirus pandemic has made football fans realise, it's that following the beautiful game isn't a cheap pastime.
Last summer, Saint Francis Hospice celebrated its 35th birthday. It is with thanks to the incredible love, kindness and creative thinking of our supporters that we reached our 'coral' anniversary.
Despite six World Snooker Championship titles and being honoured with the Queen's OBE, Saint Francis Hospice Patron Steve Davis remains a humble guy.
Hilda Witchalls has been living with heart failure for two years. When a community nurse suggested that Saint Francis Hospice could manage her discomfort and breathlessness, just the word 'Hospice' was enough to fill Hilda with dread.
If there's one thing that Boris's lockdown order has taught us, it's that we're not 'stuck at home', but we're blessed to have a home.
Statement from Chief Executive Officer Pam Court, on behalf of Saint Francis Hospice in relation to the Government’s announcement of support for UK hospices.
Stories of people poaching all the loo roll and videos of people fighting over tins of soup have painted a bleak picture of the human race amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Folks would ordinarily be tempted outdoors over a warm Easter weekend — but these are extraordinary times.
As Head of Design and Technology at Upminster's Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School, Lee Doe knows all about the importance of a well-made face shield.
Joyce Harding was just 66 years old when she was diagnosed with womb cancer.
After three dedicated years of doing the world-famous Knowledge, Jim Mulvanerty became a London cabbie in 1998.
Nichola Crisp is one of the nation's NHS heroes. All of our key workers are getting the praise they fully deserve right now, and what better way to thank one of them by handing them a winning ticket on the Saint Francis Hospice Lottery?
Before self-isolation gripped the UK, Saint Francis Hospice Fundraisers gathered in Essex to run the Brentwood Half Marathon. One of those being cheered on by our supporters, basking in the late winter's sunshine, was Cliff White.
Public notice - all Saint Francis Hospice charity shops will be closed until further notice. Please check this website for further updates.
Please take note of our urgent update to Hospice Services - dated 23rd March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the world faces unprecedented times amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the future of our Hospice does too. Our CEO Pam Court is calling for your support more than ever before as we continue to care for those who need us in increasingly restricted conditions.
