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News
Double birthday treat as couple win £1,000 on hospice lottery
Descending to raise pounds
Classic Car and Bike Show fuels funds for patient care
Daughter's bald and beautiful tribute to mother
Health professionals from Singapore are inspired
Sitting comfortably thanks to £600 donation
£10,000 is now the target for law firm
Wheels of fortune
Cyclists rally together to raise £600 for a hospice
Mixing business with pleasure nets more than £6,700 for hospice
Grateful family seize chance to help hospice
Future classic car makes its debut
Drawn to support local charity
Hospice Care Week 2015 - Connecting care and communities
As one door closes, another opens
New funding to tackle loneliness and isolation
Numbers add up for former teacher
Hospice Care Week: Connected in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Hospice Care Week: Volunteer couple connecting to patients using massage.
Hospice Care Week: Connecting Carers
Brighter, smarter shopping in Brentwood
Caring canines bring patients comfort and joy
Cabbie hails £1,000 lottery win
Make-up class helps women to look good and feel good
Synagogue appeal brings comfort to patients and families
Reality TV star takes on new role for hospice
Double lottery success for Upminster residents
Bank worker ropes in colleagues for daring abseil
Lucky £1 ticket nets man £10,000
Insurance workers risk muddy adventure to help raise £13k for hospice
Superstores flex muscles to raise more than £3,000 for hospice
Get a head start and run for Saint Francis Hospice
Patients featured in Channel 5 News series on end of life care.
Lucky catch as fishing manager hooks lottery jackpot
Scouts honour inspirational leader with hospice hike
Happy birthday Saint Francis Hospice!
Daring duo to abseil down the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit
London's calling hospice workers
Former airline worker scoops £1,000 on hospice lottery
Miniature world of quirky delights
Inspirational woman steps up to Chinese challenge
Bingo! The Young Ones crack the £10 grand mark!
Take a shot for your hospice
Facing the Fear Factor
Ford workers go further for hospice
Fork lift driver raises a bit more than he expected
Former headteacher rises to charity abseil challenge
Big Yellow to the rescue!
No tie-breaker - hospice is £10,000 winner
DIY store workers get hospice event off to a rosy start
Giving a foot up to bereaved youngsters
Spectacular garden gives hospice a blooming £500 boost
High time radio presenter took it to the edge
Lottery win 'wheely' good news for former council worker
Retail workers get top 'Marks' for big donation
Hospice nets £80,000 to restore Victorian pond
Cake sale proves a winning formula for hospice
The festive spirit is in the air for lottery couple
DHL deliver muddy adventure for hospice
Little things make all the difference and lead to big prize
Tricolour tribute
Help at last for young adults
Gardens spruced up for Christmas
Road race trotters break piggybank for hospice
Lottery gift for newly weds
Dealership donates £1,000 after saddling up for cycling challenge
Bereaved children helped to come to terms with their loss through art and activity
Inspirational story at heart of raffle launch
Neopost delivers more than £5,000 for hospice in abseil adventure
Painting produces pounds for hospice
Retired accounts clerk is counting her lucky numbers
Masons lodge money with hospice
Time to stop
Freddie rocks Romford
Third time lucky for former hospice worker
Blooming success for hospice gardens
Hospice helps bereaved children to rebuild their lives
Big donation helps patients and saves hospice money
Winger's words and shirt score for hospice
Unbeer-lievable challenge raises £660 for hospice
Tributes to Arthur Rackley
TOWIE star signs up to support Star Walk
Royal Oak "treet" for hospice
Muddy tribute to best friend
Convenience store shows bags of initiative!
"Reddy" for Santathon
Black Friday benefits hospice
Donations make a happy Christmas
Friday the 13th - lucky for some!
Santathon promises ho-spice fun for all
Caring woman shares lottery success with hospice
Playing in memory of grandad
Hospice volunteer gets £1,000 payback
First time Fundraisers have a ball and raise £27,000 for hospice care
Inspirational mum set to raise £3,500 in latest charity challenge
Hospice van theft sparks phenomenal response on social media
Council leader impressed by hospice services
Cracking Christmas treat for carers
Construction worker builds on lottery success
New car or £10,000 cash up for grabs in Summer Raffle
New Post
Generous donations bring home comforts to the hospice
Milk workers raise over £300 for hospice
Couple celebrate silver wedding anniversary with big win
Retired nurse celebrates £1,000 windfall
London Marathon 2017: Runners share the highs and lows
London Marathon 2017 profile - Spencer Littlechild
Royal Mail delivers help to hospice
Courageous mother's act of kindness raises £1,700
Saint Francis Hospice hosts Namaste Conference
Hospice backs call for radical rethink in care.
Fiesta time for Collier Row pensioner
Runner's bid to be a Lion king record holder
Volunteer still learning new skills after 23 years
Motorbike enthusiast gears up for Himalayan adventure
Marathon Marvels
Dying Matters. Let's talk about it.
BT workers engaged in Snowdonia trek
15th anniversary of pioneering Hospice at Home service
Running club celebrates London Marathon achievements
Accountant is on track after £1,000 lottery win
Garden sanctuary for bereaved children needs your vote
Dazzling Dancing show raises £2,600 for hospice
Garden event promises rooms with views
Happiness is... 62 years of marriage and a £1,000 lottery win!
Sunflower picnic to remember loved ones
Getting quizzical for hospice
Cuppa and cake for carers to mark Carers Week
Talented singers stop shoppers in their tracks
Secret garden of magical delights awaits
Second lottery win for lucky grandmother
Dog trainer to take leap of faith for hospice
Pupils swap books for trainers to support hospice
Businesses unite for £100,000 fundraising challenge
£1,000 cash injection for DIY project
Pupils step up to raise £1,186 for hospice
Ace day raises £250 for hospice
Furniture store volunteer saves life of baby
The sky's the limit for daring teaching staff
Supermarket boss sold on hospice
Heavenly windfall for mother of three
Talented teenager to auction artwork
Volunteer Week: Celebrating hospice's unsung heroes
Himalayan adventure gets off to "bootiful" start
Double win for lucky ladies
Donated Russian figurine sells for almost £1,600 on Ebay
Oh what a night as disco fever sweeps Romford town centre
Boxers get ready to rumble for hospice
Former EastEnders actress steps back to the 80s for 10k hospice walk
A muddy, mad way to raise money
Take the lead - join our dog walk!
Sir Trevor Brooking kicks off hospice's 5k Santathon
Accountant is counting down to Brentwood Half Marathon!
Snooker legend Steve Davis continues his support for the hospice
Mum takes on Brentwood Half Marathon for the third time!
Lionhearted shipbroker takes second marathon in his stride
Marathon man follows in his father's footsteps
Fitness fan's marathon effort in memory of nan
Surveyor trades tools for trainers as he prepares for iconic race
Havering Islamic organisation's £2,500 donation for hospice care
Big Yellow Quiz results!
Hospice care inspires man to take on Manchester Marathon
Trotters £19,500 Marathon achievement
New art therapy group for bereaved young people aged 17-21
Dying Matters - have the conversation
Royal wedding celebrations at a Harold Wood hair salon
Ironman takes on 100 mile bike ride
Volunteers give up an incredible 260,000 hours a year
Make a Will and protect the ones you love
Tea, cake and entertainment for Carers Week
Cycling adventure to remember WW1 soldiers raises £2,000
Time for tennis and Pimm's!
Patients enjoy a paw-some visit
Retail managers take a walk on the wild side!
Barking Rugby Club is on the ball
Family Trust donates £50,000 to fund community services
Former Mayor donates £39,000 to grow care in Redbridge
Fitness tribute to gym instructor raises more than £3,000
Hospice celebrates its 34th birthday
Enjoy a day of classic cars, bikes and entertainment
Enjoy a day of classic cars, bikes and entertainment
Tennis tournament raises £3,281 for pioneering telephone service
Sisters to Star Walk in memory of loved ones
Ilford South MP visits to find out about services to Redbridge residents
TOWIE star becomes face of Star Walk
New Post
Remembering Dr Beaver
Third time lucky as locals prepare for Mission Mud
Volunteer back on the till following stroke
School friends step out for their Nans
Young people receive a Foot UP!
Time FM brings sporting legends together to raise £2,300
Bogus callers steal collection boxes
Son chops his locks in memory of late dad
Family set to Star Walk in memory of loving wife and mum
Grandfather wins £6,000 golden ticket in summer raffle
Newly elected Redbridge Mayor visits to learn about our services
Woman celebrates birthday with 10k Star Walk!
Janet Abbott is a Star Walk supremo!
Frankie's Car Show Success
Frankie's Car show's seventh year of success
Seven years of success for Frankie's Car show
Busking champion to perform at Star Walk
Great-grandmother's £25,000 lottery surprise
Family hold sixth annual golf day in memory of their daughter
Havering rugby club raises £800
Super Star Walkers raise £1,000s for end of life care
Headteacher sets staff a muddy challenge!
Hospice Care Week: Time to shout about our outstanding care and support services
Hospice garden makeover on track thanks to rail firm
Families invited to celebrate and remember their loved ones over festive season
Santas 'Chase the Turkey' for hospice!
Santas 'Chase the Turkey' for hospice!
Family's tribute to beautiful daughter and sister
5K Ramble raises £3,240
Young people among some of the first to benefit from technology
Young students learn about careers in care
Family to join Santa-fun for the first time!
New support group opens for Redbridge residents affected by cancer or life-limiting illness
Grovember challenge for Hospice at Home nurses
Snooker legend Steve Davis becomes a patron
Property developers pledge to donate £300,000
Daughter to run Santathon for dad
SEIB Insurance Brokers volunteer and donate £10,000
Redbridge Mayor formally opens Wanstead store
Santathon brings magic of Christmas to Dagenham
Bee club's sweet gift to patients
Sports radio presenter to run 2019 London Marathon
Festive fun at Pemberton Place
London Marathon 2019 - Lauren to fulfil marathon dream!
Winter Raffle raises £50,000
BBC Eggheads to host biggest quiz in Essex!
Physiotheraphy placement inspires marathon effort!
London Marathon 2019 - Sam's training is on cue!
Rotary's £11,500 drive to support hospice
Hospice named as West Ham charity partner
College catering students £300 treat
Pub quizzers raise almost £65,000
Awareness day puts the spotlight on young carers
Tesco's £15,790 donation is a big help to community!
Spin class raise more than £11,000
Family take on 10k winter run and raise £2,000 in memory of daughter
Golf club raises £2,300
Lara's back to experience the London Marathon buzz!
Netballer has a marathon goal in sight
Snooker supremo to co-host The Big Orange Quiz
Julie runs fourth London Marathon for Mum!
Grandmother celebrates 90th birthday with £10,500 lottery win
Council worker to run for Dad!
Hospice nurse goes extra 26.2 miles
Old Esthameians raise an incredible £1,205
After 3 half marathons Grant Shotter is ready for the 26.2 mile London challenge
Shout out to our social workers - World Social Work Day
WI ladies get cracking this Easter
Firefighter to run London Marathon in memory of Dad
Craig compares running a marathon to childbirth
Congratulations to our Brentwood Half runners
World Social Work Day - Our practical and emotional support services
BBC Eggheads and snooker champion Steve Davis challenge more than 700 quizzers!
The scores are in for the Big Orange Quiz
Frankie's classic car show scoops prestigious award!
Highway Express donate more than 200 chocolate Easter eggs
Devoted daughter to run London Marathon for mum
Tina ready to run 10th marathon
Businesses spin £50 into over £17,000
Emily to run her first marathon for her wonderful Nan
TEST
Hospice volunteer scoops the rollover!
London Marathon 2019 highlights!
Dying Matters Week
Patients invited to record their life stories
Couple receive civic award recognising 50 years of volunteering
Training workshop strengthens end of life care in West Essex
Saint Francis Hospice says thank you to their volunteers for National Volunteers' Week 2019
A thank you to our volunteers for National Volunteers' Week 2019
National Volunteers' Week 2019: Thank You!
Daughter shares her family's experience of hospice care
Carers Week 10-16 June
An afternoon cream tea
The strength, courage, and determination of Ross Annear
Finding comfort in the Muslim faith: Nabeel Al-Azami's story
Sporting legends club together for Saint Francis Hospice
Julie's lottery lift!
Retail team help families recover treasured memories
Mayor of Havering proud to help Saint Francis Hospice
Hans across the water: London to Amsterdam
Going contactless: we're adapting for a cashless society
New Post
Gill Hagan gets the fundraising bug
Cancer won't stop Sherry from flowing
Moira's full English
Saint Francis Hospice fundraisers go nuts for classic cars
Jess's Marathon run for Mum
New Post
Saint Francis Hospice part of city's prestigious annual charity fundraiser
Bob's 'David and Goliath' battle
Colin McMillan packs a punch for Saint Francis Hospice
New Post
One woman's junk is another woman's treasure
Cancer 0 Juliet 1
It's like candy: I can feel it when you walk
Saint Francis Hospice: powered by you and I
Dear Larry
Nineteen eighty-four: Saint Francis Hospice begins
Pauline Wenn: "The lady who wouldn't die"
Laying the footsteps for Caroline's journey
Facilities for hire at Saint Francis Hospice
Tilly's Festive Fun Run for Grandad
Terry's safe place
Ladies who lunch
Colin Stanley Hudson: the Hammer who fought until the end
Peter says 'ello, 'ello, 'ello to volunteer driving
Pat's volunteering lifeline
Pat's volunteering lifeline
Volunteers get down and boogie
Liz Preston: Super Gran
Turning paper into gold: Saint Francis Hospice's £50 Challenge
Tony Hatch: "Volunteering is the best feeling in the world"
Helen goes bling
Alan's Hospice vibe
Leading UK House builder nominates Saint Francis Hospice for charity work
Sir Trevor Brooking to give Hammers fans a much-needed cheer
Fundraisers bond at the 007 Ball
Gwen earns her dough
Friends for life
Saint Francis Hospice: cherishing the elderly
Reed's final message
Christmas kicks off at Saint Francis Hospice
The Saint Francis Hospice Choir sing their song: they practiced all year long
The Young Ones
Together: Saint Francis Hospice and the Salvation Army
Greg's wife's orders!
Saint Francis Hospice: creating memories that last forever
The magic of Saint Francis Hospice
Josephine's comfort
Hurrah for Henry
Lyn Buntrock: the lady who gave so much to those who needed it the most
Noel's volunteering buzz
Sarah's on a Mission Mud for Grandad
Micky's cue to fundraise
Fundraising puts Julian on level 42
Margaret's elf
Lizzie's London Marathon for Pa
New voluntary faces
Christmas Tree Recycling raises thousands — while helping the environment to boot
A Saint Francis Hospice legend
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 17th March 2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advice
Tea & Talk at Toby's
Molly's golden locks
Open your garden for Saint Francis Hospice
A star for Daddy
Dying for Change: Evolution and Revolution in Palliative Care
Harry's boost
Colin Eastwood: The Pickle Man
For Geoff and Linda
Positivity in a bottle: The story of Hans De Vrind
A statement from Saint Francis Hospice's CEO: Pam Court
Saint Francis Hospice charity stores are closing
Hospice Service Update - 23rd March 2020
Brotherly love
Kerry and Jim's Lottery win
NHS hero scoops Lottery win
Joycie's wish
Face masks ward off COVID-19
Kindness offers hope amid outbreak
Stay home and stay positive: Easter greetings from Saint Francis Hospice
Pam Court, CEO welcomes funding announcement
Give a Gift of Care
Steve Davis in the frame: now that's really interesting
Donation in isolation
Hilda's holiday
Football's off/fundraising's on
Hilda's hospice wish
Julie keeps on running
2.6 for Colin
"He wasn't only a war hero; he was also our hero"
Hearn's rallying call
Dying Matters Week: How many of us are Dying To Be Heard?
An appeal for Linda and Pete
Annie's help for the homeless
Alfie's locks
Celebrating 20 years of Hospice at Home
Julie's haven of hope
For the Love of Scrubs
Harry's inspiration
Finding solace in volunteering
A family pledge
Jobs for Jules
Hospice thanks volunteers who give their time, skills and expertise
Going digital
Behind the camera
Volunteering: a family thing
The eBay Queen
Passion from the pub
Roy finds comfort in OrangeLine
Toy story
Village scarecrows raise smiles amid lockdown
Selected Saint Francis Hospice stores to reopen from 29 June
Ending Sue's run of bad luck
Comrades in nursing
From Romford to Paris
COVID characters
Ben goes virtual
Tributes pour in for Hammers hero
Everybody needs good neighbours
Jim's Jukebox
Sharp fundraising
A win at the right time
The Cassidy's collections
Laura wins alotta money on the Lottery!
Lottery win lifts lockdown blues
The gift of sight
Molly shines in Jack Petchey award
Scrubbing up
Betty's bags
Flowers for Ted
#LoveSFH: a birthday to remember
Dave gets quizzical
Moving amid the lockdown
Big Orange Virtual Quiz to kick off big bank holiday weekender
Hey, big spenders!
Ken's rejuvenation
Not a bridge too far
Adapting amid the pandemic
From the couch to 50k
A tribute to Michelle
Busking a move
Lockdown locks
Selling succulents!
Clarkes Carpets' underlay for Saint Francis Hospice
Thank you, Countryside Properties
Rotarians donate a whopping £15k
Lottery win brings new wheels
Ladies who fundraise
Sammy sings away the COVID blues
Peter Bickmore's memoirs of Saint Francis Hospice
Saint Francis Hospice hit hard by coronavirus pandemic
Coping during COVID-19
Volunteering couple reach golden milestone
Carol's wishes
A cycle for Shirley
Dassia's heart leads the way
Lollies for John
Calmness and care
Siddiqa Mubashar and Zakat: one of the Five Pillars of Islam
20 in 20 in 2020
Cheers for Christine
Teens tee off for Saint Francis Hospice
This is What it Takes by Dr Corinna and Dr Pia
Gary's match for Andrea
This Is What It Takes: Hospice Care Week begins
Hilda's holiday
"It was the little things the Hospice's nurses did for Mum"
Margaret's elf
Finding comfort in OrangeLine
Wilston’s first class journey
Respite for Wallace
"I enjoyed my stay at Saint Francis Hospice so much I was in no hurry to leave"
Kieran's Marathon run for Mum
Caring for Pete and Linda
"It may seem like a small thing but we really appreciated it"
"I made it to my son's wedding thanks to the Hospice"
Talented trio's knitted gifts raise over £2,000
Tiptoes raises £11,500 for SFH
Children in Need: helping to give grieving children a voice
Light Up a Life - Christine Greer
Light up a Life Story
A Tribute to Dr Peter Kershaw
Frances Ridgley's Secret to a Happy Life
Hospice's Magic Wand for Kenneth's Chronic Back Pain
Meadow's Act of Kindness
Lockdown Lottery Win
Get ready for the Jingle Bell Jog
Christmas on the Ward
Lucie's lockdown fundraising for Auntie Natalie
Mayor of Havering names Saint Francis Hospice among chosen charities
Free Christmas Tree Recycling for Havering Residents
A Christmas message for you, from the Saint Francis Hospice ward
Frontline workers at Hospice receive covid-19 vaccine
Lucy's Chilly Challenge
London Marathon 2021: running for love, friendship and hospice care
Bringing some Christmas magic to the ward
Christmas tree recycling collection cancelled
New covid-19 bereavement service
Join Tina as she skydives for local people
Beavers raise smiles and funds
Project reaches out to homeless people
Step into a nurse's shoes and walk 12,000 steps
250 Miles For Saint Francis Hospice
Natalie Steps Up for our nurses
Anglia Court angels
Exquisite flowers bring beauty and smiles
Blog
World Social Work Day: "My role is to be alongside people."
Run Nurse Run: Maria's London Marathon Diary
End of life care: We must take our responsibility seriously in continuing to lead the way.
End of life care: We must combine guidelines with mandatory training.
Lourdes Pilgrimage: An experience of a lifetime.
Bereavement support: Trips like this bring people together.
Prudential 100: On the day the fracture was confirmed I came home to find I had a place...
Children In Need: How counselling has helped me.
Run Nurse Run: Maria's London Marathon Diary, Part 3.
World Social Work Day: Why Social Workers Matter in End of Life Care.
Run Nurse Run: Maria's London Marathon Diary, Part 2.
National Storytelling Week: "I absolutely love the creative writing group, we are a family."
National Storytelling Week: "My stories make me proud to work for this wonderful organisation."
National Storytelling Week: "Every day my colleagues do extraordinary things."
Charity criticism: The myths about fundraising techniques, busted.
Run Nurse Rest
"I feel incredibly lucky, because I've been given the chance to sort things out."
Ten reasons to say thank you to Saint Francis Hospice nurses on International Nurses Day.
Children In Need: My time with Stella has turned my life around.
Children in Need: "I tried bottling my feelings up, it really hurts."
I tried bottling my feelings up, it really hurts. There is nothing to be scared about, it is the bes
I tried bottling my feelings up, it really hurts. There is nothing to be scared about, it is the bes
Julia Bell's first Mud N Madness experience!
SFH Writing & Talking Group
A beautiful way to remember my mum at Christmas
'Connectedness is an antidote to loneliness'
Connectedness is an antidote for loneliness - Sue S
'An antidote to loneliness is connectedness'
Walking for Nanny - Brenda's Babes
My 'thank you' to Dr Kate Granger
CQC Inspection: I'm proud of my Hospice.
End of life care: Is London the worst place to die?
Children's Grief Awareness Week: 'They understand what you're going through.'
Children's Grief Awareness Week: "My brother was the strongest and bravest man I knew."
Children's Grief Awareness Week: "Each young person's grief is unique.'
Spencer's Marathon Day - Part 1
Spencer's Marathon Day - Part 2
Children's Grief Awareness Week: "You may be talking to a stranger but they understand what you're d
End of life care: We have a responsibility to work together.
Children's Grief Awareness Week: "Never bottle things up."
Great Wall of China Trek: 'At one point I froze due to the narrowness of the ledge...'
Charity criticism: You can trust us with your data.
Carers Week: It's a priority of ours to support carers too.
My work experience: Nine things I've learnt from Saint Francis Hospice
Aches, pains & blistered feet from non-stop 145 mile race are worth it.
End of life care: We need to see funding increased so more people can die at home
Volunteers' week: Volunteering has given me a future.
Four days at Saint Francis Hospice has taught me never to judge a book by its cover.
Ironman training: The heat wave has led to me running half marathons at midnight.
Why I love volunteering
My view of Santathon
Sue's on the run again!
Sue's Marathon Challenge - part 2!
Sue's Marathon Challenge - Bursitis, bruises and the Dartford Half Marathon
Sue completes Liverpool Half Marathon - blog 4
Marathon day finally arrives!
Why I ran the Brighton Half Marathon...
Volunteering with PRIDE
How Saint Francis Hospice changed our lives.
A day in the life of an Occupational Therapist
I started life as an Occupational Therapist
Thank you Children in Need for helping us to support 110 young people every year
Children's Grief Awareness Week: How counselling helped me after my grandad died
My daughter received the right support at the right time
London Marathon 2019 - Serene and Kelly's story
London Marathon 2019 - Sue Spong and the Family Support Services team - Part 1
A day in the life of a Community Nurse Specialist
London Marathon 2019 - Sue Spong and the Family Support Services team - part 2
London Marathon 2019 - Sue Spong and the Family Support Services team - Part 2
London Marathon 2019 - Sue Spong and the Family Support Services team - Part 2
100,000 steps in 24 hours
Rebecca Parker - My role as a bereavement volunteer
Dying Matters Week 2019 - Mimi's story
Sue's fabulous 2019 London Marathon achievement
Sue
Author: Sue Spong
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Bernard Murphy
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Doreen Northfield
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Hans De Vrind
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - John Brocklehurst
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Rakesh Silliara
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Melita Milsom
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Rakesh Silliara
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Rita Gersh
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Robert Phillips
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Christine Clifford
Creative therapy at Saint Francis Hospice: patients paint homes for feathered friends
How your Lottery money is helping bereaved children: you could win up to 25,000 in our weekly draw
Mimi's motto
Saint Francis Hospice: 15 myths and myth busters
Howdy, Malcolm
Bridging the age gap
Sprinkle magic on your CV by volunteering at Saint Francis Hospice
Us and Mrs Jones
Iris lucks out with volunteering
Dr Corinna Midgley: on the frontline
The love of Saint Francis Hospice
Christmas in June
Terry's happy place
Art therapy: helping young people as they face life without a loved one
Gemma’s back in the loop
Saint Francis Hospice: meeting the ever-growing demand
Dave's ladies
Dr Corinna Midgley: flying the Saint Francis Hospice flag
Hello January, my old friend...
Dr Corinna's plea for us to pull together
Fulfilment at last
Elsie's magical place
Brian's reward
Respite for Wallace
Anne's honour
A new outlook on life
A force in volunteering
Lending a listening ear
This is our oasis
Bernie's love for volunteering
June's little miracle
How honesty helps bereaved children heal
The summer of volunteering
Hospice at Home - caring for patients during COVID-19 crisis
SCCS - Supporting patients and families via telephone
Empowering patients and families
OrangeLine - Our phonecalls are a lifeline to the lonely
Dying Matters Week - Talking about death without shame or fear
Bereavement Support - My work at Saint Francis Hospice is all about relationship
Community team - Caring for a covid-19 patient
Therapies Team - Finding new ways to deliver care
Domestic team - Our role is more important than ever
6 reasons you should volunteer for Saint Francis Hospice
Education - How we responded to the national crisis
Therapies - reflexology and massage on the ward
Bereavment service - "People have had to hold their grief"
From day service coordinator to managing logistics
"It makes my day telling people they've won our Lottery"
"What we'd do for our mums, we'd do for our patients"
"The pandemic has reinforced why I wanted to specialise in end of life care"
"We have had some fantastic support from the community we care for."
"If there’s one positive thing to come out of the pandemic, it’s the community spirit"
Peter Bickmore's memoirs of Saint Francis Hospice
Saint Francis Hospice: reflecting the rich diversity
A new dawn for Saint Francis Hospice
Tes Smith
Keep calm and carry on!
Adapting amid the pandemic
Providing occupational therapy from a distance
Going digital
Our shops and shoppers are back!
"Thank you to everyone who continues to support us; you really are amazing"
"If you’re thinking about holding a coffee morning, please choose us, go orange and go local"
By Emily Gray, Art therapist at Saint Francis Hospice
Volunteering is the most rewarding thing I've ever done
On the run for #TeamSFH
Looking after mental health of a workforce has never been so important
Digital ways to fundraise and remember loved ones
New ways of working are here to stay
Why volunteering gives me a purpose
OrangeLine volunteers are making more support calls than ever
I'm privileged to offer my services to Saint Francis Hospice
Christmas shop brings a touch of magic
The patient and their loved ones are the driving force at the centre of our holistic approach
How covid changed life on the ward
Our top priority remains to give excellent end of life care both at the hospice and in the home.
Coping with cancer, chemotherapy and covid-19
From ward volunteer to trustee
Hands off approach to reiki
The Sky's the limit for Tina
It takes courage to ask for help sometimes
Event organising during a pandemic
Volunteering and fundraising at SFH
Student Volunteer thrives in multiple roles at the Hospice
Keeping my skills up to date is rewarding and exciting
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Staff Nurse J283-253
SFH 227 DATA & CRM MANAGER
SFH 228 FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
SFH 224 TRUST & GRANTS MANAGER
SFH 222 MARKETING EXECUTIVE
SFH 220 - HOUSEKEEPER
J283-252 SENIOR STAFF NURSE HOSPICE AT HOME TEAM
REFERRALS HUB LEAD NURSE - J283-248
Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (J283-249)
Volunteer
Volunteering Roles
Our Choir
Hospice takes on battle for Christmas number one
Kathy Baldwin
Shining the spotlight on Hospice care
Hospice choir stands together for Christmas number one
Choir perform at 34th birthday service
the services we offer
COVID-19
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Double birthday treat as couple win £1,000 on hospice lottery
Descending to raise pounds
Classic Car and Bike Show fuels funds for patient care
Daughter's bald and beautiful tribute to mother
Health professionals from Singapore are inspired
Sitting comfortably thanks to £600 donation
£10,000 is now the target for law firm
Wheels of fortune
Cyclists rally together to raise £600 for a hospice
Mixing business with pleasure nets more than £6,700 for hospice
Grateful family seize chance to help hospice
Future classic car makes its debut
Drawn to support local charity
Hospice Care Week 2015 - Connecting care and communities
As one door closes, another opens
New funding to tackle loneliness and isolation
Numbers add up for former teacher
Hospice Care Week: Connected in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Hospice Care Week: Volunteer couple connecting to patients using massage.
Hospice Care Week: Connecting Carers
Brighter, smarter shopping in Brentwood
Caring canines bring patients comfort and joy
Cabbie hails £1,000 lottery win
Make-up class helps women to look good and feel good
Synagogue appeal brings comfort to patients and families
Reality TV star takes on new role for hospice
Double lottery success for Upminster residents
Bank worker ropes in colleagues for daring abseil
Lucky £1 ticket nets man £10,000
Insurance workers risk muddy adventure to help raise £13k for hospice
Superstores flex muscles to raise more than £3,000 for hospice
Get a head start and run for Saint Francis Hospice
Patients featured in Channel 5 News series on end of life care.
Lucky catch as fishing manager hooks lottery jackpot
Scouts honour inspirational leader with hospice hike
Happy birthday Saint Francis Hospice!
Daring duo to abseil down the iconic ArcelorMittal Orbit
London's calling hospice workers
Former airline worker scoops £1,000 on hospice lottery
Miniature world of quirky delights
Inspirational woman steps up to Chinese challenge
Bingo! The Young Ones crack the £10 grand mark!
Take a shot for your hospice
Facing the Fear Factor
Ford workers go further for hospice
Fork lift driver raises a bit more than he expected
Former headteacher rises to charity abseil challenge
Big Yellow to the rescue!
No tie-breaker - hospice is £10,000 winner
DIY store workers get hospice event off to a rosy start
Giving a foot up to bereaved youngsters
Spectacular garden gives hospice a blooming £500 boost
High time radio presenter took it to the edge
Lottery win 'wheely' good news for former council worker
Retail workers get top 'Marks' for big donation
Hospice nets £80,000 to restore Victorian pond
Cake sale proves a winning formula for hospice
The festive spirit is in the air for lottery couple
DHL deliver muddy adventure for hospice
Little things make all the difference and lead to big prize
Tricolour tribute
Help at last for young adults
Gardens spruced up for Christmas
Road race trotters break piggybank for hospice
Lottery gift for newly weds
Dealership donates £1,000 after saddling up for cycling challenge
Bereaved children helped to come to terms with their loss through art and activity
Inspirational story at heart of raffle launch
Neopost delivers more than £5,000 for hospice in abseil adventure
Painting produces pounds for hospice
Retired accounts clerk is counting her lucky numbers
Masons lodge money with hospice
Time to stop
Freddie rocks Romford
Third time lucky for former hospice worker
Blooming success for hospice gardens
Hospice helps bereaved children to rebuild their lives
Big donation helps patients and saves hospice money
Winger's words and shirt score for hospice
Unbeer-lievable challenge raises £660 for hospice
Tributes to Arthur Rackley
TOWIE star signs up to support Star Walk
Royal Oak "treet" for hospice
Muddy tribute to best friend
Convenience store shows bags of initiative!
"Reddy" for Santathon
Black Friday benefits hospice
Donations make a happy Christmas
Friday the 13th - lucky for some!
Santathon promises ho-spice fun for all
Caring woman shares lottery success with hospice
Playing in memory of grandad
Hospice volunteer gets £1,000 payback
First time Fundraisers have a ball and raise £27,000 for hospice care
Inspirational mum set to raise £3,500 in latest charity challenge
Hospice van theft sparks phenomenal response on social media
Council leader impressed by hospice services
Cracking Christmas treat for carers
Construction worker builds on lottery success
New car or £10,000 cash up for grabs in Summer Raffle
New Post
Generous donations bring home comforts to the hospice
Milk workers raise over £300 for hospice
Couple celebrate silver wedding anniversary with big win
Retired nurse celebrates £1,000 windfall
London Marathon 2017: Runners share the highs and lows
London Marathon 2017 profile - Spencer Littlechild
Royal Mail delivers help to hospice
Courageous mother's act of kindness raises £1,700
Saint Francis Hospice hosts Namaste Conference
Hospice backs call for radical rethink in care.
Fiesta time for Collier Row pensioner
Runner's bid to be a Lion king record holder
Volunteer still learning new skills after 23 years
Motorbike enthusiast gears up for Himalayan adventure
Marathon Marvels
Dying Matters. Let's talk about it.
BT workers engaged in Snowdonia trek
15th anniversary of pioneering Hospice at Home service
Running club celebrates London Marathon achievements
Accountant is on track after £1,000 lottery win
Garden sanctuary for bereaved children needs your vote
Dazzling Dancing show raises £2,600 for hospice
Garden event promises rooms with views
Happiness is... 62 years of marriage and a £1,000 lottery win!
Sunflower picnic to remember loved ones
Getting quizzical for hospice
Cuppa and cake for carers to mark Carers Week
Talented singers stop shoppers in their tracks
Secret garden of magical delights awaits
Second lottery win for lucky grandmother
Dog trainer to take leap of faith for hospice
Pupils swap books for trainers to support hospice
Businesses unite for £100,000 fundraising challenge
£1,000 cash injection for DIY project
Pupils step up to raise £1,186 for hospice
Ace day raises £250 for hospice
Furniture store volunteer saves life of baby
The sky's the limit for daring teaching staff
Supermarket boss sold on hospice
Heavenly windfall for mother of three
Talented teenager to auction artwork
Volunteer Week: Celebrating hospice's unsung heroes
Himalayan adventure gets off to "bootiful" start
Double win for lucky ladies
Donated Russian figurine sells for almost £1,600 on Ebay
Oh what a night as disco fever sweeps Romford town centre
Boxers get ready to rumble for hospice
Former EastEnders actress steps back to the 80s for 10k hospice walk
A muddy, mad way to raise money
Take the lead - join our dog walk!
Sir Trevor Brooking kicks off hospice's 5k Santathon
Accountant is counting down to Brentwood Half Marathon!
Snooker legend Steve Davis continues his support for the hospice
Mum takes on Brentwood Half Marathon for the third time!
Lionhearted shipbroker takes second marathon in his stride
Marathon man follows in his father's footsteps
Fitness fan's marathon effort in memory of nan
Surveyor trades tools for trainers as he prepares for iconic race
Havering Islamic organisation's £2,500 donation for hospice care
Big Yellow Quiz results!
Hospice care inspires man to take on Manchester Marathon
Trotters £19,500 Marathon achievement
New art therapy group for bereaved young people aged 17-21
Dying Matters - have the conversation
Royal wedding celebrations at a Harold Wood hair salon
Ironman takes on 100 mile bike ride
Volunteers give up an incredible 260,000 hours a year
Make a Will and protect the ones you love
Tea, cake and entertainment for Carers Week
Cycling adventure to remember WW1 soldiers raises £2,000
Time for tennis and Pimm's!
Patients enjoy a paw-some visit
Retail managers take a walk on the wild side!
Barking Rugby Club is on the ball
Family Trust donates £50,000 to fund community services
Former Mayor donates £39,000 to grow care in Redbridge
Fitness tribute to gym instructor raises more than £3,000
Hospice celebrates its 34th birthday
Enjoy a day of classic cars, bikes and entertainment
Enjoy a day of classic cars, bikes and entertainment
Tennis tournament raises £3,281 for pioneering telephone service
Sisters to Star Walk in memory of loved ones
Ilford South MP visits to find out about services to Redbridge residents
TOWIE star becomes face of Star Walk
New Post
Remembering Dr Beaver
Third time lucky as locals prepare for Mission Mud
Volunteer back on the till following stroke
School friends step out for their Nans
Young people receive a Foot UP!
Time FM brings sporting legends together to raise £2,300
Bogus callers steal collection boxes
Son chops his locks in memory of late dad
Family set to Star Walk in memory of loving wife and mum
Grandfather wins £6,000 golden ticket in summer raffle
Newly elected Redbridge Mayor visits to learn about our services
Woman celebrates birthday with 10k Star Walk!
Janet Abbott is a Star Walk supremo!
Frankie's Car Show Success
Frankie's Car show's seventh year of success
Seven years of success for Frankie's Car show
Busking champion to perform at Star Walk
Great-grandmother's £25,000 lottery surprise
Family hold sixth annual golf day in memory of their daughter
Havering rugby club raises £800
Super Star Walkers raise £1,000s for end of life care
Headteacher sets staff a muddy challenge!
Hospice Care Week: Time to shout about our outstanding care and support services
Hospice garden makeover on track thanks to rail firm
Families invited to celebrate and remember their loved ones over festive season
Santas 'Chase the Turkey' for hospice!
Santas 'Chase the Turkey' for hospice!
Family's tribute to beautiful daughter and sister
5K Ramble raises £3,240
Young people among some of the first to benefit from technology
Young students learn about careers in care
Family to join Santa-fun for the first time!
New support group opens for Redbridge residents affected by cancer or life-limiting illness
Grovember challenge for Hospice at Home nurses
Snooker legend Steve Davis becomes a patron
Property developers pledge to donate £300,000
Daughter to run Santathon for dad
SEIB Insurance Brokers volunteer and donate £10,000
Redbridge Mayor formally opens Wanstead store
Santathon brings magic of Christmas to Dagenham
Bee club's sweet gift to patients
Sports radio presenter to run 2019 London Marathon
Festive fun at Pemberton Place
London Marathon 2019 - Lauren to fulfil marathon dream!
Winter Raffle raises £50,000
BBC Eggheads to host biggest quiz in Essex!
Physiotheraphy placement inspires marathon effort!
London Marathon 2019 - Sam's training is on cue!
Rotary's £11,500 drive to support hospice
Hospice named as West Ham charity partner
College catering students £300 treat
Pub quizzers raise almost £65,000
Awareness day puts the spotlight on young carers
Tesco's £15,790 donation is a big help to community!
Spin class raise more than £11,000
Family take on 10k winter run and raise £2,000 in memory of daughter
Golf club raises £2,300
Lara's back to experience the London Marathon buzz!
Netballer has a marathon goal in sight
Snooker supremo to co-host The Big Orange Quiz
Julie runs fourth London Marathon for Mum!
Grandmother celebrates 90th birthday with £10,500 lottery win
Council worker to run for Dad!
Hospice nurse goes extra 26.2 miles
Old Esthameians raise an incredible £1,205
After 3 half marathons Grant Shotter is ready for the 26.2 mile London challenge
Shout out to our social workers - World Social Work Day
WI ladies get cracking this Easter
Firefighter to run London Marathon in memory of Dad
Craig compares running a marathon to childbirth
Congratulations to our Brentwood Half runners
World Social Work Day - Our practical and emotional support services
BBC Eggheads and snooker champion Steve Davis challenge more than 700 quizzers!
The scores are in for the Big Orange Quiz
Frankie's classic car show scoops prestigious award!
Highway Express donate more than 200 chocolate Easter eggs
Devoted daughter to run London Marathon for mum
Tina ready to run 10th marathon
Businesses spin £50 into over £17,000
Emily to run her first marathon for her wonderful Nan
TEST
Hospice volunteer scoops the rollover!
London Marathon 2019 highlights!
Dying Matters Week
Patients invited to record their life stories
Couple receive civic award recognising 50 years of volunteering
Training workshop strengthens end of life care in West Essex
Saint Francis Hospice says thank you to their volunteers for National Volunteers' Week 2019
A thank you to our volunteers for National Volunteers' Week 2019
National Volunteers' Week 2019: Thank You!
Daughter shares her family's experience of hospice care
Carers Week 10-16 June
An afternoon cream tea
The strength, courage, and determination of Ross Annear
Finding comfort in the Muslim faith: Nabeel Al-Azami's story
Sporting legends club together for Saint Francis Hospice
Julie's lottery lift!
Retail team help families recover treasured memories
Mayor of Havering proud to help Saint Francis Hospice
Hans across the water: London to Amsterdam
Going contactless: we're adapting for a cashless society
New Post
Gill Hagan gets the fundraising bug
Cancer won't stop Sherry from flowing
Moira's full English
Saint Francis Hospice fundraisers go nuts for classic cars
Jess's Marathon run for Mum
New Post
Saint Francis Hospice part of city's prestigious annual charity fundraiser
Bob's 'David and Goliath' battle
Colin McMillan packs a punch for Saint Francis Hospice
New Post
One woman's junk is another woman's treasure
Cancer 0 Juliet 1
It's like candy: I can feel it when you walk
Saint Francis Hospice: powered by you and I
Dear Larry
Nineteen eighty-four: Saint Francis Hospice begins
Pauline Wenn: "The lady who wouldn't die"
Laying the footsteps for Caroline's journey
Facilities for hire at Saint Francis Hospice
Tilly's Festive Fun Run for Grandad
Terry's safe place
Ladies who lunch
Colin Stanley Hudson: the Hammer who fought until the end
Peter says 'ello, 'ello, 'ello to volunteer driving
Pat's volunteering lifeline
Pat's volunteering lifeline
Volunteers get down and boogie
Liz Preston: Super Gran
Turning paper into gold: Saint Francis Hospice's £50 Challenge
Tony Hatch: "Volunteering is the best feeling in the world"
Helen goes bling
Alan's Hospice vibe
Leading UK House builder nominates Saint Francis Hospice for charity work
Sir Trevor Brooking to give Hammers fans a much-needed cheer
Fundraisers bond at the 007 Ball
Gwen earns her dough
Friends for life
Saint Francis Hospice: cherishing the elderly
Reed's final message
Christmas kicks off at Saint Francis Hospice
The Saint Francis Hospice Choir sing their song: they practiced all year long
The Young Ones
Together: Saint Francis Hospice and the Salvation Army
Greg's wife's orders!
Saint Francis Hospice: creating memories that last forever
The magic of Saint Francis Hospice
Josephine's comfort
Hurrah for Henry
Lyn Buntrock: the lady who gave so much to those who needed it the most
Noel's volunteering buzz
Sarah's on a Mission Mud for Grandad
Micky's cue to fundraise
Fundraising puts Julian on level 42
Margaret's elf
Lizzie's London Marathon for Pa
New voluntary faces
Christmas Tree Recycling raises thousands — while helping the environment to boot
A Saint Francis Hospice legend
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update 17th March 2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Advice
Tea & Talk at Toby's
Molly's golden locks
Open your garden for Saint Francis Hospice
A star for Daddy
Dying for Change: Evolution and Revolution in Palliative Care
Harry's boost
Colin Eastwood: The Pickle Man
For Geoff and Linda
Positivity in a bottle: The story of Hans De Vrind
A statement from Saint Francis Hospice's CEO: Pam Court
Saint Francis Hospice charity stores are closing
Hospice Service Update - 23rd March 2020
Brotherly love
Kerry and Jim's Lottery win
NHS hero scoops Lottery win
Joycie's wish
Face masks ward off COVID-19
Kindness offers hope amid outbreak
Stay home and stay positive: Easter greetings from Saint Francis Hospice
Pam Court, CEO welcomes funding announcement
Give a Gift of Care
Steve Davis in the frame: now that's really interesting
Donation in isolation
Hilda's holiday
Football's off/fundraising's on
Hilda's hospice wish
Julie keeps on running
2.6 for Colin
"He wasn't only a war hero; he was also our hero"
Hearn's rallying call
Dying Matters Week: How many of us are Dying To Be Heard?
An appeal for Linda and Pete
Annie's help for the homeless
Alfie's locks
Celebrating 20 years of Hospice at Home
Julie's haven of hope
For the Love of Scrubs
Harry's inspiration
Finding solace in volunteering
A family pledge
Jobs for Jules
Hospice thanks volunteers who give their time, skills and expertise
Going digital
Behind the camera
Volunteering: a family thing
The eBay Queen
Passion from the pub
Roy finds comfort in OrangeLine
Toy story
Village scarecrows raise smiles amid lockdown
Selected Saint Francis Hospice stores to reopen from 29 June
Ending Sue's run of bad luck
Comrades in nursing
From Romford to Paris
COVID characters
Ben goes virtual
Tributes pour in for Hammers hero
Everybody needs good neighbours
Jim's Jukebox
Sharp fundraising
A win at the right time
The Cassidy's collections
Laura wins alotta money on the Lottery!
Lottery win lifts lockdown blues
The gift of sight
Molly shines in Jack Petchey award
Scrubbing up
Betty's bags
Flowers for Ted
#LoveSFH: a birthday to remember
Dave gets quizzical
Moving amid the lockdown
Big Orange Virtual Quiz to kick off big bank holiday weekender
Hey, big spenders!
Ken's rejuvenation
Not a bridge too far
Adapting amid the pandemic
From the couch to 50k
A tribute to Michelle
Busking a move
Lockdown locks
Selling succulents!
Clarkes Carpets' underlay for Saint Francis Hospice
Thank you, Countryside Properties
Rotarians donate a whopping £15k
Lottery win brings new wheels
Ladies who fundraise
Sammy sings away the COVID blues
Peter Bickmore's memoirs of Saint Francis Hospice
Saint Francis Hospice hit hard by coronavirus pandemic
Coping during COVID-19
Volunteering couple reach golden milestone
Carol's wishes
A cycle for Shirley
Dassia's heart leads the way
Lollies for John
Calmness and care
Siddiqa Mubashar and Zakat: one of the Five Pillars of Islam
20 in 20 in 2020
Cheers for Christine
Teens tee off for Saint Francis Hospice
This is What it Takes by Dr Corinna and Dr Pia
Gary's match for Andrea
This Is What It Takes: Hospice Care Week begins
Hilda's holiday
"It was the little things the Hospice's nurses did for Mum"
Margaret's elf
Finding comfort in OrangeLine
Wilston’s first class journey
Respite for Wallace
"I enjoyed my stay at Saint Francis Hospice so much I was in no hurry to leave"
Kieran's Marathon run for Mum
Caring for Pete and Linda
"It may seem like a small thing but we really appreciated it"
"I made it to my son's wedding thanks to the Hospice"
Talented trio's knitted gifts raise over £2,000
Tiptoes raises £11,500 for SFH
Children in Need: helping to give grieving children a voice
Light Up a Life - Christine Greer
Light up a Life Story
A Tribute to Dr Peter Kershaw
Frances Ridgley's Secret to a Happy Life
Hospice's Magic Wand for Kenneth's Chronic Back Pain
Meadow's Act of Kindness
Lockdown Lottery Win
Get ready for the Jingle Bell Jog
Christmas on the Ward
Lucie's lockdown fundraising for Auntie Natalie
Mayor of Havering names Saint Francis Hospice among chosen charities
Free Christmas Tree Recycling for Havering Residents
A Christmas message for you, from the Saint Francis Hospice ward
Frontline workers at Hospice receive covid-19 vaccine
Lucy's Chilly Challenge
London Marathon 2021: running for love, friendship and hospice care
Bringing some Christmas magic to the ward
Christmas tree recycling collection cancelled
New covid-19 bereavement service
Join Tina as she skydives for local people
Beavers raise smiles and funds
Project reaches out to homeless people
Step into a nurse's shoes and walk 12,000 steps
250 Miles For Saint Francis Hospice
Natalie Steps Up for our nurses
Anglia Court angels
Exquisite flowers bring beauty and smiles
Blog
World Social Work Day: "My role is to be alongside people."
Run Nurse Run: Maria's London Marathon Diary
End of life care: We must take our responsibility seriously in continuing to lead the way.
End of life care: We must combine guidelines with mandatory training.
Lourdes Pilgrimage: An experience of a lifetime.
Bereavement support: Trips like this bring people together.
Prudential 100: On the day the fracture was confirmed I came home to find I had a place...
Children In Need: How counselling has helped me.
Run Nurse Run: Maria's London Marathon Diary, Part 3.
World Social Work Day: Why Social Workers Matter in End of Life Care.
Run Nurse Run: Maria's London Marathon Diary, Part 2.
National Storytelling Week: "I absolutely love the creative writing group, we are a family."
National Storytelling Week: "My stories make me proud to work for this wonderful organisation."
National Storytelling Week: "Every day my colleagues do extraordinary things."
Charity criticism: The myths about fundraising techniques, busted.
Run Nurse Rest
"I feel incredibly lucky, because I've been given the chance to sort things out."
Ten reasons to say thank you to Saint Francis Hospice nurses on International Nurses Day.
Children In Need: My time with Stella has turned my life around.
Children in Need: "I tried bottling my feelings up, it really hurts."
I tried bottling my feelings up, it really hurts. There is nothing to be scared about, it is the bes
I tried bottling my feelings up, it really hurts. There is nothing to be scared about, it is the bes
Julia Bell's first Mud N Madness experience!
SFH Writing & Talking Group
A beautiful way to remember my mum at Christmas
'Connectedness is an antidote to loneliness'
Connectedness is an antidote for loneliness - Sue S
'An antidote to loneliness is connectedness'
Walking for Nanny - Brenda's Babes
My 'thank you' to Dr Kate Granger
CQC Inspection: I'm proud of my Hospice.
End of life care: Is London the worst place to die?
Children's Grief Awareness Week: 'They understand what you're going through.'
Children's Grief Awareness Week: "My brother was the strongest and bravest man I knew."
Children's Grief Awareness Week: "Each young person's grief is unique.'
Spencer's Marathon Day - Part 1
Spencer's Marathon Day - Part 2
Children's Grief Awareness Week: "You may be talking to a stranger but they understand what you're d
End of life care: We have a responsibility to work together.
Children's Grief Awareness Week: "Never bottle things up."
Great Wall of China Trek: 'At one point I froze due to the narrowness of the ledge...'
Charity criticism: You can trust us with your data.
Carers Week: It's a priority of ours to support carers too.
My work experience: Nine things I've learnt from Saint Francis Hospice
Aches, pains & blistered feet from non-stop 145 mile race are worth it.
End of life care: We need to see funding increased so more people can die at home
Volunteers' week: Volunteering has given me a future.
Four days at Saint Francis Hospice has taught me never to judge a book by its cover.
Ironman training: The heat wave has led to me running half marathons at midnight.
Why I love volunteering
My view of Santathon
Sue's on the run again!
Sue's Marathon Challenge - part 2!
Sue's Marathon Challenge - Bursitis, bruises and the Dartford Half Marathon
Sue completes Liverpool Half Marathon - blog 4
Marathon day finally arrives!
Why I ran the Brighton Half Marathon...
Volunteering with PRIDE
How Saint Francis Hospice changed our lives.
A day in the life of an Occupational Therapist
I started life as an Occupational Therapist
Thank you Children in Need for helping us to support 110 young people every year
Children's Grief Awareness Week: How counselling helped me after my grandad died
My daughter received the right support at the right time
London Marathon 2019 - Serene and Kelly's story
London Marathon 2019 - Sue Spong and the Family Support Services team - Part 1
A day in the life of a Community Nurse Specialist
London Marathon 2019 - Sue Spong and the Family Support Services team - part 2
London Marathon 2019 - Sue Spong and the Family Support Services team - Part 2
London Marathon 2019 - Sue Spong and the Family Support Services team - Part 2
100,000 steps in 24 hours
Rebecca Parker - My role as a bereavement volunteer
Dying Matters Week 2019 - Mimi's story
Sue's fabulous 2019 London Marathon achievement
Sue
Author: Sue Spong
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Bernard Murphy
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Doreen Northfield
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Hans De Vrind
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - John Brocklehurst
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Rakesh Silliara
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Melita Milsom
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Rakesh Silliara
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Rita Gersh
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Robert Phillips
National Volunteers' Week 2019 - Christine Clifford
Creative therapy at Saint Francis Hospice: patients paint homes for feathered friends
How your Lottery money is helping bereaved children: you could win up to 25,000 in our weekly draw
Mimi's motto
Saint Francis Hospice: 15 myths and myth busters
Howdy, Malcolm
Bridging the age gap
Sprinkle magic on your CV by volunteering at Saint Francis Hospice
Us and Mrs Jones
Iris lucks out with volunteering
Dr Corinna Midgley: on the frontline
The love of Saint Francis Hospice
Christmas in June
Terry's happy place
Art therapy: helping young people as they face life without a loved one
Gemma’s back in the loop
Saint Francis Hospice: meeting the ever-growing demand
Dave's ladies
Dr Corinna Midgley: flying the Saint Francis Hospice flag
Hello January, my old friend...
Dr Corinna's plea for us to pull together
Fulfilment at last
Elsie's magical place
Brian's reward
Respite for Wallace
Anne's honour
A new outlook on life
A force in volunteering
Lending a listening ear
This is our oasis
Bernie's love for volunteering
June's little miracle
How honesty helps bereaved children heal
The summer of volunteering
Hospice at Home - caring for patients during COVID-19 crisis
SCCS - Supporting patients and families via telephone
Empowering patients and families
OrangeLine - Our phonecalls are a lifeline to the lonely
Dying Matters Week - Talking about death without shame or fear
Bereavement Support - My work at Saint Francis Hospice is all about relationship
Community team - Caring for a covid-19 patient
Therapies Team - Finding new ways to deliver care
Domestic team - Our role is more important than ever
6 reasons you should volunteer for Saint Francis Hospice
Education - How we responded to the national crisis
Therapies - reflexology and massage on the ward
Bereavment service - "People have had to hold their grief"
From day service coordinator to managing logistics
"It makes my day telling people they've won our Lottery"
"What we'd do for our mums, we'd do for our patients"
"The pandemic has reinforced why I wanted to specialise in end of life care"
"We have had some fantastic support from the community we care for."
"If there’s one positive thing to come out of the pandemic, it’s the community spirit"
Peter Bickmore's memoirs of Saint Francis Hospice
Saint Francis Hospice: reflecting the rich diversity
A new dawn for Saint Francis Hospice
Tes Smith
Keep calm and carry on!
Adapting amid the pandemic
Providing occupational therapy from a distance
Going digital
Our shops and shoppers are back!
"Thank you to everyone who continues to support us; you really are amazing"
"If you’re thinking about holding a coffee morning, please choose us, go orange and go local"
By Emily Gray, Art therapist at Saint Francis Hospice
Volunteering is the most rewarding thing I've ever done
On the run for #TeamSFH
Looking after mental health of a workforce has never been so important
Digital ways to fundraise and remember loved ones
New ways of working are here to stay
Why volunteering gives me a purpose
OrangeLine volunteers are making more support calls than ever
I'm privileged to offer my services to Saint Francis Hospice
Christmas shop brings a touch of magic
The patient and their loved ones are the driving force at the centre of our holistic approach
How covid changed life on the ward
Our top priority remains to give excellent end of life care both at the hospice and in the home.
Coping with cancer, chemotherapy and covid-19
From ward volunteer to trustee
Hands off approach to reiki
The Sky's the limit for Tina
It takes courage to ask for help sometimes
Event organising during a pandemic
Volunteering and fundraising at SFH
Student Volunteer thrives in multiple roles at the Hospice
Keeping my skills up to date is rewarding and exciting
Publications
Our Standards
Jobs
Staff Nurse J283-253
SFH 227 DATA & CRM MANAGER
SFH 228 FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR
SFH 224 TRUST & GRANTS MANAGER
SFH 222 MARKETING EXECUTIVE
SFH 220 - HOUSEKEEPER
J283-252 SENIOR STAFF NURSE HOSPICE AT HOME TEAM
REFERRALS HUB LEAD NURSE - J283-248
Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (J283-249)
Volunteer
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Our Choir
Hospice takes on battle for Christmas number one
Kathy Baldwin
Shining the spotlight on Hospice care
Hospice choir stands together for Christmas number one
Choir perform at 34th birthday service
the services we offer
COVID-19
What To Do After Death
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Yazz Stevens
CHUMS
Doddinghurst Ladies Group
Family's tribute to husband and father
Family host ball in memory of wife and mum
Corporate Partnerships
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£50 Challenge
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Tour De Francis
Tour De Francis success
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