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St Joseph's Hospice helps people in East London to live life to the fullest, to the very end. 💙

We have been enhancing lives, easing pain and bringing comfort and understanding for over a hundred years. Nothing can soften the blow of learning that you have been diagnosed with an illness which cannot be cured and will bring an end to your life. But at St Joseph’s Hospice we help our patients and those closest to them, to cope with the anxiety and challenges which may arise. St Joseph’s broad

range of services enriches the lives of patients and their families from the diverse communities of east and north-east London. St Joseph’s is available to all those who can benefit from it; we work to meet all the needs of our patients, including those which reflect their ethnic, cultural or religious heritage. The care and treatment available at St Joseph’s helps patients live as actively as possible for as long as possible. It also supports the whole person, offering practical, emotional and spiritual help in addition to the medical care. The Day Hospice, social work team, chaplaincy, bereavement and children’s bereavement services all work to meet the needs of those with cancer and other life limiting illnesses as well as those of their families and carers. Most people with a serious illness prefer to remain at home if they can. Our Community Palliative Care Team works alongside other professionals, so that wherever possible, people needing palliative care can be cared for in their own homes.

03/09/2026

Could you be a Compassionate Neighbour? 😊

Founded by St Joseph’s Hospice in 2014, our Compassionate Neighbours service helps reduce loneliness and social isolation by connecting people in the local community. Our trained volunteers offer friendship, and a listening ear to people who are at the end of life through age or illness, as well as helping to signpost and direct people to other important services that may be able to support them 🤝

Keen to get involved? Our next set of Compassionate Neighbours volunteer training days take place this month! Saturday 19th September and Saturday 26th September 📅

Find out more about the fantastic work our Compassionate Neighbours do and the difference volunteering makes to them too on our website:

https://www.stjh.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities/compassionate-neighbours/

27/08/2026

Carole and Kelly, our staff nurse and ward clerk, have been busy recently transforming a room on our St Michael's Ward, ahead of a the arrival of a new patient living with dementia. Take a look at the result! 🌈

They've added some colourful sensory decorations and objects to help make the space as welcoming and comforting as possible. Soft items like the knitted twiddle blanket here on the bed, alongside pretty colours, can help people living with dementia recall positive memories and reduce their anxiety 🤗

St Joseph's Hospice also provides specialist support to people living with dementia and their loved ones through our volunteer-led Dementia Wellbeing East London (DWEL) service. Our trained volunteers offer person-centred social and emotional support to people living with advanced dementia in East London.

To find out more about DWEL and our care, please visit our website 👇

https://www.stjh.org.uk/our-care/community-and-day-services/dementia-wellbeing-east-london/

26/08/2026

That finish line feeling 🧡

Whether you take on the 3-mile or 10-mile route this October, we’ll be there to cheer you on and give you your medal at the finish line (with help from our amazing friends !)

Register your place in our website: link in bio 🔗

21/08/2026

Less than a week to go until our next Death Café here at St Joseph's! Our Death Café provides a warm and welcoming space to talk openly about dying and loss. There is no set agenda and no pressure to speak. You can just listen or share if you wish, and connect with others over tea and a slice of cake 🍰

Wednesday 26th August, 2pm - 3.30pm
St Joseph's Hospice, E8 4SA

Find full details on our website 👇
https://www.stjh.org.uk/event/death-cafe/

18/08/2026

📸 Smiles from the Great East End Walk 2025

We're already counting down to this year's walk on Sunday 11th October. Whether you're joining us again or taking part for the first time, we'd love to see you there! 🩷

Early Bird registration ends this Friday (21st August), so don't miss your chance to save on your entry fee.

👉Sign up today at https://ow.ly/x6Eg50ZAT5o

10/08/2026

Everything you need to know about the Great East End Walk 2026 👀

Our favourite event of the year is back this October, so we popped down to the park to answer your questions 🩷

📅 Sunday 11th October
🔗 Early Bird sale ends 21st August

Sign up via the link in our bio 🫶

07/08/2026

Visit the Hospice on Wednesday 26th August and join us for the next Death Café ☕🧁

Our sessions provide a safe, friendly space to talk about death and connect with an appreciation of our finite lives. If you’ve ever hesitated to broach the topic with loved ones, a Death Café could be a first step. It's open to everyone, so why not come along?

Wednesday 26th August, 2pm - 3.30pm
St Joseph's Hospice, E8 4SA

https://www.stjh.org.uk/event/death-cafe/

05/08/2026

Clapton➡️Stamford Hill➡️Tottenham➡️Edmonton... then back again! 🙌

Our brilliant bus driver friends have done it again!

After walking the Number 19 route last summer, this year they decided to cover their whole patch. They created a 12 mile route between their garages, meaning a much bigger group could take part (including Marley the dog 🐾)

Many of the drivers were previously based at Ash Grove bus garage opposite the Hospice, making this a cause close to their hearts. We're thrilled to share that they've raised £743, bringing their fundraising total to more than £1,350!

Well done and thank you for your incredible support ❤️

31/07/2026

Our Death Café at St Joseph's returns this August ☕🍰

The Death Café offers a friendly, informal space to chat about dying and loss, whatever feels right for you. Whether you'd like to share your thoughts, listen to others or enjoy a cup of tea and some delicious cake, everyone is welcome to join!

Wednesday 26th August, 2pm - 3.30pm
St Joseph's Hospice, E8 4SA

Learn more about Death Café on our website 👇

https://www.stjh.org.uk/event/death-cafe/

21/07/2026

This month, Elliot's, Sune Restaurant ,escocesa, Berber & Q, rogues_ldn and E3.vegan
have been adding an optional £1 donation to customers' bills, helping raise vital funds and awareness for St Joseph's Hospice.

It's all part of our Great East End Eats campaign taking place this summer, celebrating the amazing local food and drink scene whilst helping to spread the word about what we do.

A huge thank you to the teams and customers who have supported the campaign so far 💙

Address

St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street
London
E84SA

Telephone

+442085256000

Website

http://www.stjh.org.uk/

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