Our Stories

Jack Woodbridge was just 31 years old when he was diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer. Overnight, life turned upside down for Jack, his wife Emma and their young daughter Niamh – but the team at the hospice provided much-needed care for the whole family at an incredibly difficult time.   When Emma met her future husband … Continued

Colin Campbell, 52, from Bexleyheath, spent 18 months caring for his partner Tracy Clifton following her diagnosis of a rare type of cancer. He says her final precious weeks when she was cared for in the hospice’s Inpatient Unit (IPU) were a real gift to the couple. Tracy was a force of nature to those … Continued

The hospice has a fantastic team of  housekeepers who do an amazing job every day, working behind the scenes to make sure the hospice is a clean, pleasant and safe environment for patients, their family members and our staff. Their tireless work really hit home during the pandemic when they went over and above in … Continued

We had the pleasure of talking with David Linton, 84 and his wife, Christine, whilst David was staying on our hospice ward. He was soon to be going back to his home in Mottingham, to the house the couple lived in for 50 years.   David, who was an avid tennis fan (and former competitive player!), … Continued

Tracey will be taking part in this year’s Hospice Colour Run Party on 24 September in Dansons Park in memory of her dad Graham. She spoke to us about what inspired her to take on the colourful challenge this year. Graham came under the care of the hospice at the end of 2021, and had … Continued

Have you heard about Compassionate Neighbours? It’s a programme that introduces trained volunteers with people in their local area who have become isolated or lonely, and/or who are nearing end of life due to old age or illness. The programme was started almost ten years ago at St Joseph’s Hospice in East London: here at … Continued