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15-07-2019
Golf days have proven to be a great way for our Patrons to engage with local business people while raising much-needed funds to support local people.
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03-06-2019
We’d like to share the story of Julie Buckley, whose mum Monica Donegan was cared for by our Clinical Nurse Specialist Katy Chelchowska.
31-05-2019
As part of National Volunteers' Week 2019, Saint Francis Hospice is saying a massive THANK YOU to its hundreds of dedicated volunteers who continue to provide an invaluable service.
22-05-2019
A good death doesn’t just happen and it’s essential to talk about what is important to people - that was the message at a conference in Harlow which brought together individuals from a range of organisations, from across west Essex, who care for people at the end of life.
10-05-2019
A couple who together have clocked up 50 years of volunteering, have been presented with an award for outstanding services to the community.
07-05-2019
They say we all have a book in us and our patients are being offered the chance to record their life stories and share precious memories with their loved ones.
03-05-2019
Dying Matters Week takes place between 13th and 19th May - start a conversation and ask "Are we ready?" Find out where to find us!
29-04-2019
What a journey it has been over the past six months as our London Marathon runners threw themselves into their training and fundraising with incredible enthusiasm and determination!
26-04-2019
One of long-serving volunteers, Sylvia Patten, couldn't believe her luck when she won an amazing £4,500 on our Lottery rollover!
12-04-2019
Emily Wray’s beloved Nan Olive Wiles received the best possible care before she sadly died in August 2017.
10-04-2019
Local radio station Time FM have been crowned the first ever winners of our £50 Challenge.
09-04-2019
Tina Leung enjoys running and in less than three weeks she’ll be taking on her 10th marathon!
01-04-2019
Laura James’ parents took her to watch the London Marathon as a child and her mum Gillian was so proud when Laura signed up for the 26.2 mile run last year; something she had always said she would do before she was 30.
29-03-2019
When Highway Express heard about our Easter Chick Appeal they came up with a cracking idea.
28-03-2019
Frankie's Classic Car and Bike Fest, which has raised more than £125,000 to fund our specialist end of life care services, has received national recognition for its contribution to charity.
28-03-2019
Congratulations to everyone that took part in our Big Orange Quiz 2019!
25-03-2019
Seven BBC Eggheads and snooker champion Steve Davis challenged more than 700 quizzers when they came together for an exciting evening at our Big Orange Quiz
19-03-2019
Tuesday 19th March is World Social Work Day and we are putting the spotlight on Sandy Lawless and Briony Townshend, our social workers with the Family Support Services team, to find out more about their role in supporting patients and families.
19-03-2019
Today is World Social Work Day and we're putting the spotlight on Sandy Lawless and Briony Townshend, our social workers with the Family Support Services team, to find out more about their role in supporting patients and families.
18-03-2019
A massive well done to all our runners who came out to take part in the Brentwood Half Marathon yesterday.
15-03-2019
Running a marathon is like childbirth according to Craig Grote, who is in training for his third London Marathon.
12-03-2019
Ben Whateley-Harris was just 15 when his Dad Robin died of cancer but he never forgot the care and compassion he received at the Hospice.
11-03-2019
When a group of ladies got together, they came up with a cracking creative idea to help raise funds.
08-03-2019
Having completed three half marathons since 2016, Grant Shotter has been building up to the London Marathon!
05-03-2019
Neil Duggan visited the Hospice many times while his partner Georgie volunteered on our reception at weekends.
26-02-2019
Poppy Turner-Ellis freely admits she’s not a runner so to describe the London Marathon as a challenge is a “huge understatement.”
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