Nurse Leader Honoured with International Human Rights and Nursing Award
Dr Halima Ibrahim Malik Ali, a nurse leader, affiliated with St Christopher’s, from Sudan who is helping to improve care and…
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National Dog Day: Dogs Bring Comfort, Connection and Joy to Hospice Patients
National Dog Day is a chance to celebrate the special role dogs play in people’s lives and recognise the comfort…
St Christopher’s Hospice Welcomes the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon for Official Visit
St Christopher’s Hospice was pleased to welcome the Deputy Civic Mayor of Croydon, Councillor Scott Roche, to visit the hospice…
Actress Linda Murphy Regan and Celebrity Friends Donates Specialist Bed to St Christopher’s Hospice in Memory of Husband Brian Murphy
Actress Linda Murphy Regan, best known for her roles in Hi-de-Hi!, The Bill and Heartbeat, has donated a specialist falls bed to St Christopher’s Hospice in memory of…
Unpaid carers who grieve before bereavement could get dedicated support for the first time
The first dedicated support tool for unpaid carers who grieve for an older person they care for before they have…
Woman Becomes the Eighth Person in History to Run Around the World, finishing at St Christopher’s Hospice
Andrea Prais, a 45‑year‑old nurse from Zurich, completed an extraordinary 554 day run around the world, finishing her final steps at St Christopher’s Hospice…
St Christopher’s Vice President recognised in Kings’ Birthday Honours for contribution to hospice
A GP who has been supporting St Christopher’s Hospice for more than a quarter of a century has been recognised…
Majority of UK adults unaware of support hospices can offer in helping them to achieve their dying wishes
New research commissioned by St Christopher’s Hospice reveals the majority of Brits are unaware of the support they can receive from hospices at the end…
St Christopher’s Celebrates more than 1200 Volunteers donating 269,776 hours of support a year
The charity is recognising the dedication, compassion, and generosity of the 1,297 volunteers who donate 269,776 hours of support per year – a testament to…
St Christopher’s Fun Walk raises £190,000 so far as thousands take part in 2026 event
More than 2,000 people took part in the charity’s biggest fundraising event of the year, walking up to 11 miles…
St Christopher’s announces new partnership with Barratt London
The new partnership and £1,500 donation will support the charity’s specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care for people within the community…
Meet Sasha, St Christopher’s Hospice Doula
Sasha Primakova shares her experiences and thoughts on being our first Hospice Doula
Mum of two leads St Christopher’s runners who raise over £120,000 at the London Marathon
The hospice had eight charity place runners and 18 ballot place runners taking part this year’s London Marathon. Amongst the…
St Christopher’s responds to the fall of the Assisted Dying Bill
At St Christopher’s Hospice, which is neutral on whether or not the law should be changed, we’ve been engaging with…
South East London School Support St Christopher’s Hospice in Community Bunny Hop Fundraiser
Throughout Spring, pupils from local schools and nurseries in South London will take part in sponsored Bunny Hops. This is…
Statement from St Christopher’s, home of the modern hospice movement, in response to the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee ‘Financial sustainability of adult hospices in England’ report.
Steve Smith, Chief Executive, of St Christopher’s, home of the modern hospice movement, says: “This report confirms what we in the sector already…
St Christopher’s Hospice Welcomes Mayor and Mayoress of Bromley for Official Visit to Newly Upgraded Ward
St Christopher’s Hospice, the home of the modern hospice movement, was pleased to welcome The Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Jonathan…
The surprising side of hospice care
When Andy Samuel found out his daughter was getting married, he knew he would do anything to walk her down…
“It’s the highlight of my year.”
“I know people who’ve had support from St Christopher’s and so anything we can give back, we will.”
“You’re united by that feeling of joint grief and connected to everyone else on the walk in a shared experience.”
“It’s so inclusive and family oriented and everyone’s so lovely.”
“Pleasure comes from helping others.”
Grips Tyres and Wheels in Catford has raised over £23,000 for St Christopher’s over the years.
Music lover Elisabeth Pugh puts the band back together to raise over £3,000
Elisabeth Pugh joins lifelong friends in the Ex-Bromley Youth Chamber Orchestra to raise over £3,000
“I don’t like that I have MND but I am happy with my life.”
“They make you feel like you are the only person there because they treat you as a person not a…
St Christopher’s response to government’s further £25m investment for hospices
Steve Smith, Chief Executive of St Christopher’s, says: “We welcome the extension to the capital funding grant for hospices which…
My awareness and response to End of Life
Pippa shares how CARE has been helpful to her to write about her response to her Mum’s end of life
St Christopher’s Hospice welcomes Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to officially open new ward
Mr Streeting met with the hospice’s Chief Executive, Steve Smith, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Neil Goulden, and Ward…
Our 2025 highlights
We take a look at a small selection of our supporters from 2025 who might inspire you to get involved…
Perhaps the most telling sign of the family’s positive experience of St Christopher’s, is their desire to return regularly.
When young married couple Nina and Matthew were looking for a new home in south-east London 18 years ago, the…
1 in 2 UK adults are feeling the pressure to hide their grief this festive season
New research commissioned by St Christopher’s Hospice reveals that over the festive period, 1 in 2 (52%) UK adults will…
Hundreds of people come together to remember loved ones who have died
Bereaved families and friends gathered in Sydenham and Orpington to sing songs, listen to speeches and readings from community members…
“Seeing my nan live to 92 made me want to make the most of my life. So, I started running.”
It was only the strong competitive streak inherited from his nan, and the knowledge so many people had sponsored him,…
Rachel Reeves Announces Autumn 2025 Budget
Steve Smith, Chief Executive of St Christopher’s, the home of the modern hospice movement, says: “We’re calling on the Chancellor…
Learning disabilities conference paves way for progress
One hospice employs a full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist (learning disabilities), some research now exists into the experience of people with…
Leslie Dickson – In memory
Ask those who spent time with 40-year veteran volunteer Leslie Dickson, what he was like, and they’d most likely tell…
“There’s a whole side to St Christopher’s that people don’t know about”
Thousands of people have completed the St Christopher’s Fun Walk over the years, almost all raising money in memory of…
Speak up for hospice care by writing to your MP
This year, Hospice Care Week is celebrating the importance of hospice care, while also highlighting the vital issue of funding…
Colin Russell’s legacy
“[Colin] wanted to make a difference, had a big heart and St Christopher’s became very important to him.”
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is a time to reflect, celebrate and honour the remarkable contributions of Black individuals who have shaped…
This Is Hospice Care
Too often, people think hospice care is only for the final days of life. But it’s so much more than…
Autumn issue of Connect magazine published
The Spring/Summer 2025 issue is out now, read here online or collect one from your local hospice shop or site…
‘Inspirational’ effort as 47 riders ride to Palace of Versailles
Our Palace to Palace riders conquered the road to Versailles and you can still donate to support them.
South London man rides from London to Paris on his best friend’s bike to raise money for hospice who cared for him
47 riders have cycled to the Palace of Versailles from Crystal Palace over four days, battling wind, rain and steep…
From Conversation to Connection: How St Christopher’s Is Listening to South East London’s Communities
Partnering with groups like the Pineapple Club, the hospice’s Community Action team is opening up honest conversations about culture, spirituality,…
Brian’s salsa makes him feel ‘light on his feet’
After knocking back St Christopher’s support a couple of times following his cancer diagnosis, Brian is back dancing thanks to…
Welcoming Children and Young People at St Christopher’s
From supporting bereaved families to inspiring the next generation of community leaders, we’re committed to making sure young people feel…
Walking in memory of Brenda
Dressed in donkey ears, Marina Jones and her husband Scott really embraced the spirit of the St Christopher’s Fun Walk…
“I was treated with the same care and compassion as a patient.”
As always, they bent over backwards to make our wish a reality.
Remembering Dame Cicely Saunders
On 14 July 2005, Dame Cicely Saunders died at St Christopher’s, the hospice that she founded. To mark twenty years…
St Christopher’s patient asks for donations to hospice instead of presents as she celebrates her 100th birthday
A Dulwich woman set to turn 100 later this month has asked for donations to the hospice who is providing…
Advancing Equity in Palliative Care: A New Model for Supporting People with Learning Disabilities
“Generally, research shows that there is a huge gap and that people with learning disabilities are not getting access to…
Heather Richardson awarded MBE for services to nursing and palliative care
Richardson served as Chief Executive and previously Joint Chief Executive of St Christopher’s.
Former St Christopher’s Hospice Chief Executive awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
St Christopher’s are delighted that our former Chief Executive Heather Richardson has been awarded an MBE in the Kings’ Birthday…
Ubuntu: A Global Portrait of Death, Care, and Connection
Photographer Andre Francois and collaborator Paula Poleto explore the shared humanity in dying across cultures — a visual journey of…
“Dying has taught me so much more about living than anything else.”
“Deep down we all know we are going to die. Cancer has forced me to acknowledge it. Since then I’ve…
Volunteering at St Christopher’s shop – “It makes me want to get up in the morning.”
In Gavin Richardson’s case, the hospice is quite literally helping him rebuild his memory – volunteering in its Addiscombe shop.
“Volunteer Voices is a great place for their voice to be heard.”
Volunteer Colin Goodwin explains the benefits of Volunteer Voices.
It is very rewarding volunteering for St Christopher’s
After suffering her own loss of a loved one Sue, who lives in Crystal Palace, realised that people often don’t…
South London hospice patients and staff meet stars at Chelsea Flower Show in ‘bucket list’ trip
Sam Lucas and Emma Pancha were joined by St Christopher’s staff members Jarmila Whiteley, Lorna Pearce and Emily Fisher on…
Patients and staff join stars at Chelsea Flower Show
They got an exclusive look at this year’s gardens as they represented hospice care at the Hospice UK ‘Garden of…
ShinyMind
In a groundbreaking partnership, St Christopher’s CARE and the NHS-backed ShinyMind app have launched an inspiring End of Life Masterclass…
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Founded in 1967, St Christopher’s is now internationally recognised as the first ‘modern hospice'. This is our story.
