Longfield Hospice

08/08/2026

Stars in the Park at Longfield Hospice:
30 August 1pm to 9pm. Tickets available via

08/08/2026

Grief isn’t only about missing the person who died.

It can be missing the person you had breakfast with. The plans you made together. The friends you saw as a couple. The role you had in someone’s life. Sometimes even the person you used to be.

These are known as secondary losses — the changes that ripple out from a bereavement and can affect our emotional, social and practical lives.

If this feels familiar, our one-off Ripples of Grief group offers a confidential and supportive space to explore these experiences with others who understand.

Wednesday 16 September, 10.30am–1pm at Longfield Community Hospice.

07/08/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday 8 August, one of our incredible supporters will take on the Titlis Bergtrophy in Switzerland – climbing from Engelberg to the 3,239-metre summit of Titlis.

He’s doing it in memory of his brother-in-law, Andrew Jackson, a much-loved “gentle giant” who died from cancer on 26 May this year.

Ten years ago, Andrew stood on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tomorrow, as his brother-in-law tackles 2,200 vertical metres and crosses the glacier to the Titlis summit, Andrew’s strength and memory will be with him every step of the way.

And he’s doing it for Longfield.

When Andrew and his wife Susan needed support most, our Hospice at Home team was there, visiting twice a day and providing care the family described as quite simply “heaven sent”.

Now, this extraordinary challenge is raising money so that Longfield can be there for more people like Andrew, and more families like Susan’s.

Please support this very special challenge if you can. Every donation, whatever the amount, will help us continue to provide care when families need us most.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/stephen-hodson

Help Stephen Hodson raise money to support Longfield

07/08/2026

Thank you to Winslow House & The Steppes Care Homes for their joint fundraising which led to them presenting a cheque for £533.80 to us.

Huge thank you. 🙏

07/08/2026

When someone you love dies, this often brings more than one loss. Alongside bereavement, you may experience changes to your identity, relationships, routines, confidence and future plans. These "secondary losses" can feel just as significant and can leave you feeling isolated.

Our one-off Ripples of Grief support group offers a safe, confidential and supportive space to explore these experiences with others who understand.

Together, we'll help you recognise that these feelings are a normal part of grief and support you on your journey towards healing.

To find out more or book your place, get in touch with our team - visit our website for more information: https://longfield.org.uk/bereavement-service/ripples-of-grief/

Secondary Grief Support Group After the initial loss of a loved one, we often experience secondary grief involving numerous additional losses, which are just as impactful and long-lasting.  These ‘secondary losses’ ripple out through many areas of our lives, and can challenge our resilience, or...

06/08/2026

Are you living with a life-limiting condition? Do you have children or grandchildren?

Our Family Group offers a welcoming space to connect with others who understand.

Enjoy relaxed activities together, including outdoor games, crafts, nature-based fun and time to chat with other families.

Snacks are provided for children, who should be accompanied by an adult throughout the session.

Family Group runs every Thursday from 10am to 1pm. Contact us if you'd like to pop along next week.

https://longfield.org.uk/living-well-service/family-group/

If you are living with a life‑limiting condition, caring for someone who is, or someone who has been bereaved, and you have children or grandchildren, you are warmly invited to join our Family Group. This welcoming group offers families the opportunity to spend time together, meet others in simila...

05/08/2026

Talk Together Tuesday at Longfield is a friendly, welcoming group for women under 65, offering the opportunity to connect with others of a similar age who understand some of the challenges you may be experiencing.

Together we encourage stories to be shared, friendships to be built, activities to be enjoyed. There will be guest speakers on topics that can help you live as well as possible with your condition.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with your condition for some time, you'll find a safe, supportive space where you can talk, listen, laugh and simply be yourself.

Talk Together Tuesday runs on a Tuesday from 6pm to 7.30pm.

To find out more about joining, get in touch with our Living Well team via our web page: https://longfield.org.uk/living-well-service/talk-together-tuesday-women-under-65/

Talk Together Tuesday is a welcoming group for women under 65 who are living with a life‑limiting condition. Wherever you are on your journey, this is a chance to meet, talk, and connect with other women of a similar age who may be facing similar experiences. The group offers a safe and supportive...

05/08/2026

We were delighted to welcome acclaimed young garden designer Abi Stoyle to Longfield.

Abi came to see the plants from her gold medal-winning RHS Badminton garden which will eventually take pride of place in our grounds.

Her garden ‘Silo: All that comes in remains’ won the Environmental Innovation Award.