Saint Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice 🧡At the heart of your community🧡 We are a charity.

At Saint Francis Hospice, we support thousands of local people with a life-limiting illness, along with their families and friends.

"It's comforting to share the day with others who have had similar experiences." 🧡One of last year's walkers perfectly c...
19/08/2026

"It's comforting to share the day with others who have had similar experiences." 🧡
One of last year's walkers perfectly capture what makes the Saint Francis Hospice Memory Walk so special.

Whether you're remembering a loved one, saying thank you or simply supporting hospice care in your community, we'd love you to join us on Sunday 6th September in Raphael Park, Romford.

Every sign up helps us continue providing care and support to local people and their loved ones when they need it most. Sign ups close soon!
www.sfh.org.uk/memory-walk

18/08/2026

There’s still time to be part of Ribbons of Remembrance 🎗️

Dedicate a ribbon in memory of your loved one and help support hospice care in your community.

Visit our website and dedicate a ribbon now:
www.sfh.org.uk/ribbons

12/08/2026

Today's solar eclipse is a reminder of how rare some moments can be 🌒

In hospice care, we witness how much people treasure the time they spend with those they love.

We asked the team at Saint Francis Hospice,
If you could relive one special moment with a loved one, what would it be?

Share your moment in the comments below ⬇️

If you’re struggling with the death of a loved one and would like to speak to a member of the OrangeLine team, call: 01708 758649

Visit our website here for when the OrangeLine team operate:
https://www.sfh.org.uk/orangeline-helpline

Sue was a loving wife, amazing mum, a devoted nanny and someone who cherished every moment spent with family and friends...
12/08/2026

Sue was a loving wife, amazing mum, a devoted nanny and someone who cherished every moment spent with family and friends. With a wonderful sense of humour and a brave face no matter what she was facing, she was loved deeply by those around her.

When Sam's mum, Sue, reached the final stage of her cancer journey, she had one wish: to remain at home, surrounded by the people she loved.

With support from the Enhanced Hospice at Home Team, Sam shares how care, reassurance and kindness helped his family through one of the most difficult times of their lives.

"At a time when we felt lost, the hospice gave us strength, reassurance and dignity, and for that
we will be forever grateful."

Read Sue and Sam's story:
www.sfh.org.uk/news/sam-braniff-my-experience-of-care-at-saint-francis-hospice

We Have a Winner!After 40 weeks, our rollover jackpot has finally been won! A huge congratulations to our winner who sco...
11/08/2026

We Have a Winner!

After 40 weeks, our rollover jackpot has finally been won! A huge congratulations to our winner who scooped an incredible £10,000!

Want to be in with a chance next time?
👉 Sign up to play the Lottery here: www.sfh.org.uk/lottery

Every week you could be in with a chance of WINNING £1,000 GUARANTEED or one of 53 other prizes – and your ticket helps make a difference too for people in our community with palliative and end of life care needs.

Huge congratulations to our volunteer sonographer, Jo Eastman, who has been named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year at t...
10/08/2026

Huge congratulations to our volunteer sonographer, Jo Eastman, who has been named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year at the National Palliative and End of Life Care Awards.

After first volunteering with Saint Francis Hospice in 2013, Jo has gone on to transform the way ultrasound is used in hospice care, carrying out more than 950 scans and helping shape practice far beyond our organisation.

The awards judges said:
"Jo Eastman is an extraordinary volunteer whose innovation, expertise and compassion have transformed palliative care at Saint Francis Hospice and beyond."

Jo's story demonstrates the incredible difference volunteers make, sharing their time, skills and expertise to help deliver the very best care for our communities.

Congratulations, Jo, and thank you for everything you do.
Read more: www.sfh.org.uk/news/saint-francis-hospice-volunteer-jo-eastman-receives-outstanding-volunteer-award

07/08/2026

Just under a month to go until the Saint Francis Hospice Memory Walk on Sunday 6th September!

It’s not too late to sign up!

Visit www.sfh.org.uk/memory-walk and sign up now 🧡

We're proud to be launching the Redbridge Bereavement Service, providing free, confidential and inclusive support for ch...
07/08/2026

We're proud to be launching the Redbridge Bereavement Service, providing free, confidential and inclusive support for children, young people, adults and families across Redbridge who are living with grief and loss.

The service is available regardless of whether your loved one received care from Saint Francis Hospice.

Support is available for:

- Those who have no previous connection to Saint Francis Hospice and are living in Redbridge.
- Adults, children, young people and families experiencing grief and loss.
- People affected by recent, past, sudden, traumatic or complex bereavement.
- People from all cultures, faiths and backgrounds, with interpreter support available where possible.
- One-to-one counselling, emotional wellbeing support, family support and bereavement assessments.
- Support delivered in person, online or over the telephone, depending on individual needs.
- Sessions in schools, community venues and at Saint Francis Hospice where appropriate.

Everyone experiences grief differently. Our service is here to provide support that respects people's cultures, faiths, traditions and individual experiences.

Find out more and refer on our website:
https://www.sfh.org.uk/community-bereavement

"It's not just a place to die. It's a place to keep going."When David was diagnosed with cancer, he wasn't sure what a r...
04/08/2026

"It's not just a place to die. It's a place to keep going."

When David was diagnosed with cancer, he wasn't sure what a referral to Saint Francis Hospice would mean.

Today, he says the support he's received has helped him cope both physically and emotionally. From one-to-one support and wellbeing sessions to exercise groups and new friendships, the hospice has helped him realise he's not facing his journey alone.

Many people are surprised to discover that hospice care is about living well, maintaining independence and getting support for both individuals and their loved ones.

If you or someone you care about is living with a serious illness, we're here for you.
Read David's story: www.sfh.org.uk/news/how-saint-francis-hospice-is-helping-me-to-cope-both-physically-and-mentally

We're proud to have worked in partnership with Gardens of Peace to create practical resources that support the Muslim co...
03/08/2026

We're proud to have worked in partnership with Gardens of Peace to create practical resources that support the Muslim community and healthcare professionals when urgent Muslim burial arrangements are needed.

This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting the diverse communities we serve and ensuring people have access to clear guidance at what can be a very difficult time.

Download our free guides for loved ones and healthcare professionals via our website.
For Loved Ones: https://www.sfh.org.uk/resources-and-advice-list/preparing-for-urgent-burial-a-guide-for-loved-ones
For Healthcare Professionals: https://www.sfh.org.uk/resources-and-advice-list/urgent-burials-a-guide-for-gps

Gardens of Peace Muslim Cemetery

Address

Broxhill Road
Havering Atte Bower
RM41QH

Telephone

+441708753319

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