Keech Hospice

06/06/2026

Inspired by Volunteers’ Week? Join us at our Big Lunch 💙🩷

Pop into Keech Finway, meet the team, enjoy some lunch and find out how you can get involved.

Looking to gain experience, meet new people or give back?

We would love to see you...
🩷 Flexible roles
💙 Friendly team
🩷 Valuable experience

8 June 2026, 11:30am
Unit 10 Finway, Luton LU2 1TR

No RSVP needed, just turn up!

Eden Project Communities

05/06/2026

“Thank you for everything you do - you truly are the heart of Keech.”
– Liz, CEO Keech Hospice

Every day, our volunteers bring kindness and care into every space of our hospice. Your time, compassion and presence make the difference to the children, adults and families we support.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we couldn’t do this without you.

👉 Celebrate Volunteers Week with us and watch Liz’s video

04/06/2026

One conversation changed everything…

Before Irene died, she told Gordon to give something back when he retired.

Now, he volunteers as a driver at Keech, helping patients get the care and connection they need.

“Every journey I make feels like I’m carrying her kindness forward.” 🩷

👉Read his story here: bit.ly/43cYSPD

03/06/2026

“My son died at Keech, and we saw what a wonderful place it is. The garden was my sanctuary, so I wanted to volunteer because the garden helped me.” - Katie, Volunteer Gardener

Katie’s story is a powerful reminder of how volunteering can transform grief into something that supports others. 🩷

👉 Read more in Faith’s Volunteers Week blog: bit.ly/3QDz0cJ

02/06/2026

“I spoke with my patient’s husband today, who told me how impressed he was with Pat, one of our Volunteer Drivers. They were feeling apprehensive beforehand, unsure of what the group would be like. But Pat quickly put them both at ease with his kindness and warmth.”
- Hayley Crimp, Specialist Palliative Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

This is what volunteering at Keech looks like and the difference it makes to the lives of our patients and their families. 🩵

👉 Read more in Faith’s Volunteers Week blog: bit.ly/3QDz0cJ

01/06/2026

What an incredible community we have👏👏👏

Thank you so much for all the support and to The Kingfisher Bedford for even considering Keech.

Thanks to all of you we’re now their Charity of the Year! This will make such a different to local families🩷🩵

💰 THE VOTES ARE IN… 💰

And what a response we had!

Over 800 of our wonderful community took part in the vote for our next Charity of the Year. The winning charity (with over 220 votes) is…

💡 Keech Hospice - who work incredibly hard to provide FREE palliative and end of life care for people of all ages across the Bedford community.

We are incredibly proud to be supporting them over the next year and we know so many of you are too!

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL…

We are also incredibly pleased to be announcing that our Kingfisher Karnival will be taking place on Saturday 1st August this year, and this will be the first event taking place to raise money for Keech.

Stay tuned for more details 👀

01/06/2026

Every day, we hear words like these from our volunteers:

“Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose, and that makes me happy.”
“I wanted to give something back and I’ve gained so much myself.”
“I tell my friends, if you ever get the chance - come and volunteer at Keech!”

Volunteers Week is our chance to pause, reflect and celebrate the people who help our community live and die well. And that’s you.

Thank you for making the difference - this week and every week. 🩷

👉 Read Faith’s full Volunteers Week message: bit.ly/3QDz0cJ

31/05/2026

It’s here! Registration for Hadrian’s Wall Trek 2027 is now open🚶‍♀️

Take on an unforgettable 88-mile challenge (or push yourself to the full 97-mile coast-to-coast route) and trek through breathtaking landscapes from 12–19 June 2027 for Keech Hospice.

Every step you take will help support patients and their families when they need it most 🩷

Sign up today and start this epic journey: https://bit.ly/4uwFObj

30/05/2026

📣 Did you know?

If you or someone you care for is living with a life-limiting condition in Bedfordshire you can now get specialist palliative care advice and support 24/7 with one simple call.

📞 NHS 111 – Option 4
This dedicated service connects you directly to palliative care experts who can offer guidance, reassurance and help at any time of day or night.

One number. One option. Support when you need it most.

For general medical advice, please continue to use the main NHS 111 service.

27/05/2026

One hour can make a real difference. ⏰

£55 could help fund one hour of specialist nursing care, supporting patients and families at the end of life.

Without urgent support, this care won't reach everyone who needs it.

Give today: https://bit.ly/484Y3v3