What we offer
We’re here to help you live well, however that looks for you
Here at St Christopher’s we want to assure you that you’re not alone.
We will do all we can to support you with what matters to you. We’re here to help you live well, however that looks for you.
Key information
Welcome to St Christopher’s
To welcome you to St Christopher’s we’ve created a booklet which we hope serves as a useful introduction to the services we can offer you and your loved ones.
Planning ahead
Our Planning Ahead booklet has useful contents pages to allow you to dip in to the parts that are most helpful to you when you need them.
Managing breathlessness
Our Managing Breathlessness booklet will provide you with practical advice and techniques to help you manage your breathlessness.
Understanding your medicines
This booklet aims to answer questions and provide information on medicines.
Wellbeing
This booklet aims to provide you with hints and tips about maximising your own wellbeing and quality of life, enabling you to live as fully as possible.
Our specialist palliative care services:
Supporting you at home
Most people with a life limiting illness want to stay living in their own homes and our community palliative care services are here to help you do that
Complementary Therapy and Wellbeing Services
We have a dedicated Wellbeing and Complementary Therapy Team at St Christopher’s that offer a range of services at both our Sydenham and Caritas site in Orpington.
Psychological and spiritual care
The Psychological and Spiritual Care team offer space for compassionate, contemplative care and reflection, through therapeutic, psychological, emotional, religious, pastoral and spiritual support.
Our bereavement services:
St Christopher’s Bereavement Service – Sydenham
Bereavement support for individuals aged 18 and over who have lost someone cared for by St Christopher's, available in person, online, or by telephone
St Christopher’s Bereavement Service – Bromley
Bereavement support for individuals aged 18 and over, living in Bromley or registered with a Bromley GP, available in person, online, or by telephone
St Christopher’s Bereavement Service – Lewisham
Bereavement support for individuals aged 18 and over, living in Lewisham or registered with a Lewisham GP, available in person, online, or by telephone
Bereavement Help Points
Bereavement Help Points provide an opportunity to connect with others who are bereaved and are run by trained volunteers with experience of supporting people through bereavement.
St Christopher’s Children and Young People’s Bereavement Service (Candle)
St Christopher’s Children and Young People's Bereavement Service (Candle) offers support for children and young people and provides specialist training and advice for schools, parents and professional carers supporting young people facing bereavement
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Community support hub
Our Community Support Hub offers free-to-access groups and initiatives that support people to talk about their feelings, share experiences and gain support from our community
