An original poem created by Leon Silver, 'Loss' is a beautiful and heartfelt piece dedicated to his wife Maria.
It’s carer's rights day this week so we’re sharing with you 5 top self-care tips for carers
Our Candle Child Bereavement Service featured on BBC Radio 2 as part of Children in Need
"Klaus' experience changed mine, from what could have been a lastingly painful one into a bearable, acceptable one"
Companionship, hobbies and getting out and about are key to helping us remain independent as we age
Steph works at St Christopher's and talks about her experiences in learning to best support people with dementia
Win a £2,500 John Lewis voucher in our Grand Christmas Raffle! Tickets are £1 each
Your support brings families and cultures together for a musical extravaganza
Our Remembering services are for you to remember people that are important to you
Ivy Zaman explains why she joined the Compassionate Neighbours scheme
St Christopher’s Community Choir performs at the Misbehaving Bodies exhibition
The CQC carried out their inspection on 13 and 26 February 2019
Find out how Gordon's love of photography kept him going through his illness
Tom nominated St Christopher's to receive his prize money from BBC TV’s Pointless show
Alison Tucker has been Volunteering at St Christopher’s for the last five years
We asked volunteer Nick to tell us about his experience of volunteering at St Christopher’s
Sisters Lisa and Jane took part in the Twilight Walk in memory of their mum
Jo and John Hopkins kindly opened up their beautiful garden in Beckenham last year
Help us make a difference and join us for Fun Walk, urges Lewisham Child Bereavement Worker
Jane Gibson, 75, is preparing to run the 2019 London Marathon in memory of her daughter, Maxine
Kay, from West Wickham in Bromley, is walking to remember her father, Al Reeve, and thank the hospice for the care he received
Creating Conversations in Croydon is encouraging people to have open conversations about death and dying in a new event
If everyone in our local community gave a tenner we would have enough to fund our services for another year
World record breaking Transatlantic Traffords raised almost £200k for St Christopher's
Tom Allen nominates St Christopher's to receive Pointless quiz cash prize of £2,500
Michael Snasdell, 45, from Forest Hill is raising money to take on the London to Amsterdam challenge in June 2019
Videos launched to offer patients and families reassurance and guidance about our services
Meet Marjorie who has been receiving care from our Personal Care Service for the past two years
Bromley resident Fiona talks about the range of volunteer opportunities at St Christopher's
Sam, and her friends and family have taken part in Fun Walk six times, raising hundreds of pounds for the hospice
Help us to keep families together over Christmas with our brand new Learning Hub
Rising number of people with dementia is a huge wake-up call to good end-of-life care
Free one-to-one coaching sessions for carers of people with progressive illnesses, to help them improve their wellbeing, energy and resilience
St Christopher’s service supporting bereaved children and young people in Bromley and the South East marks its 20th Anniversary
Are you interested in being a coach, or who would like to receive coaching as a carer?
Chris Smith attended one of our Remembering with St Christopher's events in 2017
Our Living Well at Home service helps people to remain independent, achieve their goals and improve their lives
How international students are gaining new skills from our education programme
"It's just what I needed; respite from it all and the chance to chat to other people"
Michael Verde, founder of Memory Bridge, will be working with the hospice to improve support for people with dementia
Kay Sewell, mum of two from Eltham, explains why she's taking part in Twilight Walk on 29 September 2018
Voting is now open for the JustGiving Charity of the Year Award and we need your help to get St Christopher’s to the top spot!
We were thrilled to take part in the joyful Pride in London Parade along with six other London hospices
One supporter, Darren, embarks on his second cycling challenge for the hospice - find out how you can join him
St Christopher’s shops have something for everyone - read all about our latest finds
Diane Roberts talks about how the Learning Hub will benefit others who have become carers like her
Helma’s husband, Martin, received support from St Christopher’s before his death in March 2017
Isabel has been a nurse for over fourteen years and cares for patients living in Lewisham
This year's service will be held in Crystal Palace Park due to building works at our Sydenham site
Our Young Adults Group headed off for their annual summer festival trip to WOMAD
Our fabulous Food Festival was a huge success, raising a phenomenal £26,000
11-year-old Scarlett gives up her birthday presents to raise money for the hospice
Holly and Belinda talk about how their friendship started in the smoking shelter at St Christopher's
William, aged six: “I like to do the walk with my family and friends to raise money for St Christopher’s because my mummy died there and the money will help to look after other people and buy equipment to help them”
A dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer, who inspired others to make a difference by offering their support
"Some of the best days have been the fun days for children. It’s nice for them to hang out with other children who have all been through some sort of loss, but don’t treat them differently"
Richard Carter is 52 and has lived in Orpington all his life. In 2016 he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and began coming to St Christopher’s in April 2017
Our supporter newsletter is packed full of information and updates on what's going on at St Christopher's
We would like to thank you everyone who came along to our remembrance services this year
Sign up now for a fantastic night in support of St Christopher's bereavement services
Petts Wood Runners has raised an incredible £49,666 for St Christopher's over the last 10 years
"He was allowed to pass away with dignity and pain free – this is the greatest gift you can give to the family of a terminally ill loved one"
Our supporter newsletter is packed full of information and updates on what's going on at St Christopher's
St Christopher's Hospice invites everyone to find peace of mind by writing a will this September
On 5 June it was World Environment Day and, in the spirit of all things green, we decided to explore all the things we’re doing as an organisation to reduce waste, maintain efficiency and look after our environment
"Greenwich in Bloom" award winning garden in Eltham is not to be missed
Join us to celebrate our 50th anniversary at Lambeth Palace
Poppy Adams, aged 11, from Nunhead, ran a 10km run in memory of her grandad Bill, who died last year and had been an outpatient at St Christopher’s
Back in 2015, Donna took part in the Fun Walk with 20 family and friends for her father. She's taking part again this year, walking for her dad. Here is Donna's story.
How key aspects of hospice service delivery have evolved over the past five decades
"Coming to the Summer School was a real eye-opener for me. We spent time talking about death and the stigma around it; it made me realise how important it was not to be afraid to talk openly about dying."
"Getting married was really important to us. Once we did it, it felt like we’d always been married and it definitely felt like the right thing to do."
"It was so amazing to spend time like that as a family during the worst time of my life. Even our dog was able to visit!"
Peter Marsh's beautiful song is about coming to terms with bereavement
If your New Year's resolution is to take on a challenge, then we've got plenty of suggestions to help you get going
The Winter 2016/7 issue of our supporter magazine is now available to read online
ITV London News visited the hospice to speak to staff and patients all about the parade
Help us get to No.1 this Christmas
"Every time I think of St Christopher's it always brings a warm feeling in my heart"
Arts Team Lead, Tamsin Dives, reflects on the creation of 'The Living Years': hopefully topping the chart this Christmas!
Keith and Anastasia have supported St Christopher's for many years providing accommodation for people travelling to London for one of our many Education courses, conferences or seminars that we hold each year.
"Joan was at the helm, and Sarah and I just did what we were told!"
Find out what's happening for our celebrations and how you can get involved
Our popular supporters newsletter is now available to read online
Listen to Maureen Lipman on Dame Cicely Saunders as part of the Radio 4 series
"When you lose a loved one you have a blanket of sadness and people become trapped in it. I’ve let the love that I have for Sadie breathe"
"When you first hear the word hospice you do get a bit panicky but they reassure you and they’re not just there for end of life care - they’re there all the time"
Mrs Joy Lever celebrates winning first prize of a £2,000 Virgin Gift Card
Part of our Living, Loving and Dying series of events, talks, readings and debate exploring end of life care
Frankie Carlton took on a challenge of his own – a 5 hour moped race - in memory of his mum
"I wanted Alan to be a part of this tribute and of St Christopher’s and this way he always will be"
Gareth Forge and his friends have got everyone jiving their way to raising over £4,000 for St Christopher’s
"As soon as Mum was admitted, we all knew that she would be very well looked after; nothing was ever too much trouble for the staff"
Stefanie is a 20 year old nursing student who was inspired to pursue a career in palliative care after coming to St Christopher’s Summer School when she was just 16
St Christopher’s features in the final episode of Paul O’Grady’s documentary series, ‘The Sally Army and Me’ on BBC One at 6pm on Sunday 1 May.
Wunmi Oyemade, from Nunhead, has been visiting the Anniversary Centre in Sydenham since 2012
We’re delighted to introduce one of our intrepid Virgin Money London Marathon runners – Laura Keeler
Hannah volunteered for over two years with St Christopher’s and was able to combine her musical talents with her CSV role
Collette Byford and her team of 13 are taking part in a 5k Colour Obstacle Rush in Kempton Park Race Course on 28th May in memory of her father, Michael O’Grady.
St Christopher’s patient, Jackie Lewington, and her mother Jean Smith, have come together to form a dream team in making and selling knitted Easter bunnies and chicks to raise money for our hospice
Recycled bikes for sale at our Locksbottom, Petts Wood and Dulwich shops
We’ve got an exciting programme of events coming up for the Living, Loving and Dying series this year
Peter Kendall, of Beckenham, was the delighted winner of St Christopher’s Grand Christmas Raffle, drawn on 16 December 2016
At the end of 2014 M&G contacted St Christopher’s wanting to support one of our projects. They chose to support the Bromley Lymphoedema Clinic, based at Caritas House, by helping cover the cost of the equipment needs and pledged a grant of £6,618.
Following a breakdown in talks with government, the British Medical Association (BMA) has organised national strike action which is planned to take place on Tuesday 12 January, Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 January and Wednesday 10 February
So much has happened to tell you about since our last edition of Connections. Whether a fundraising event is large or small, we appreciate every single penny that you raise towards helping us provide our end of life care – thank you! Here are some highlights to enjoy
In 2017 we will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of St Christopher’s and want to create a photo mosaic of Dame Cicely – but we need your help
M&S Bromley chose St Christopher’s as their local charity of the year in July 2015 and have helped us achieve so much
It’s January and lots of us are thinking about healthy lifestyles and returning to the gym. Read our four inspirational stories about some of our patients who attend our regular pop-up gym sessions based at Caritas House
M&S Bromley chose St Christopher’s as their local charity of the year in July 2015 and have helped us achieve so much
Ann contacted the Bereavement Service three months after her husband died, after less than a year of caring for him. She now lives alone and has supportive neighbours and a daughter who lives nearby, but Bill was ‘her rock’ and always knew what to do.
All our supporters, young or old, individuals or companies, foundations or trusts help enable our vision of a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to appropriate care and support, when and where they need it
St Christopher’s Shop Wars came to our local high streets in September and October
Congratulations to Grace Houghton (pictured), who was one of the first students to have completed The Care Certificate (Cavendish) – our newly created course
We’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year
St Christopher’s welcomes the new NICE guidance entitled ‘Care of dying adults in the last days of life’
Patron HRH Princess Alexandra has visited every year since 1982
Part of our annual collaboration with the Royal Academy of Art
Volunteer Dave Perry has used his engineering background to give one member of the Young Adults Group a chance to express himself
Diane, along with her family and friends, fundraises for St Christopher's through holding coffee mornings and their "Annual Open Day"
Sisters Geraldine, Lisa and Sarah’s October Dinner and Dance in memory of their brother Kieran Morgan raised over £32,000. This is their inspirational story.
"Team Bapou" took on the "Trek Fest" challenge - a trek 54 miles across the Brecon Beacons in South Wales - in memory of their Bapou Antonis
Becky and Georgie from the St Christopher’s Fundraising Team successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. This is their story.
Firoz Karmali has been a patient-facing hospice volunteer for four years, but his association first began back in 2007 when his wife Susan was referred to Harris HospisCare
Did you know St Christopher’s education is celebrating its first year as a City and Guilds qualification centre?
A reflection by choir leader and St Christopher’s Arts Therapist, Tamsin Dives, April 2015
St Christopher’s annual Midnight Walk on Saturday 10 October drew over 300 walkers out into the night to raise an estimated £30,000 for the Candle project, which supports bereaved children, young people and families from across South East London
St Christopher's was delighted to welcome Ben Gummer MP, Under Secretary of State for Care Quality, to the hospice on Wednesday 30 September 2015
During September local businesses accepted St Christopher’s challenge to take over one of its charity shops for the day
St Christopher’s is pleased to announce that Joint Chief Executive Heather Richardson has been appointed Honorary Professor in the International Observatory on End of Life Care at Lancaster University.
St Christopher’s was delighted to be invited to attend the International Journal of Palliative Nursing Awards (IJPN) award ceremony in the City of London on 14 September 2015
Over more than seven years, friends Janet Clements, 65, and Dennis Croton, 77, have become absolutely indispensable to us
In 1985, Sandy Carter saw an advert in her local paper, The Mercury, for gardening volunteers at St Christopher’s Hospice in Sydenham
We caught up with one of our volunteers Susan Vosper, who has volunteered at St Christopher’s for the last ten months
