St. Luke’s Hospice team take time to reflect during an organisational thank you event
OVER six hundred of the St. Luke’s Hospice team were invited to come together and take part in a Thank You & Reflection event on Thursday 30th September.
Thurrock firms back St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser
TWO Thurrock solicitors have thrown their support behind a fundraising initiative from St Luke’s Hospice and will be offering a will-writing service to borough residents.
Family shares Becca’s story and encourages others to support St. Luke’s Hospice with a donation this summer
ST. Luke’s Hospice is appealing for donations this summer to help them continue providing specialist palliative and end of life care for local people and their families. This appeal is being supported by the family of Becca Ridley, who was cared for by the Hospice before she sadly passed away earlier this year at the age of 21.
St. Luke’s Hospice launch podcast series – It’s Time To Talk
ST. Luke’s Hospice will be launching a programme of four podcasts in a series called ‘It’s time to talk’ on Wednesday 26th May.
St Luke’s Hospice team conquer 10K challenge
THEY did it! Team St. Luke’s – Dr. Melanie Piggott, nurses Emma Beale and Claire Ward, payroll supervisor Keeley Jones and two clinical directors Suzanne Sales and Joanne McCollum, have completed their 10K challenge.
St Luke’s Hospice to host virtual quiz
JOIN an evening of quizzical fun on Thursday 6th May in a virtual quiz hosted by St. Luke’s Hospice.
A team of six St. Luke’s staff, including nurses and a doctor, are taking on a virtual 10K challenge
THIS month a team of six St. Luke’s Hospice staff will be running a virtual 10k in support of the local people and families they care for, as well as the hard work and dedication of everyone at the Hospice throughout the pandemic.
New era of Hospice care step closer as charity takes ownership of facility in Thurrock
BUILDING works on the new St. Luke’s Hospice site in Thurrock are complete and the building has been formally handed over by developers, paving the way for an opening later this year.
St Luke’s Hospice to host zoom Valentine’s Quiz
JOIN an evening of quizzical fun this Valentine’s Day and take part in a virtual quiz hosted by St. Luke’s Hospice.
St Luke’s Hospice launches new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub for patients
ST. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon, Essex, has launched a new Wellbeing, Information and Support Hub (WISH) for people living with a life-challenging or life-limiting illness. The new integrated service combines three traditional hospice departments; Day Hospice, the Information Resource Service and Complementary Therapy Service; under one umbrella, making it an easy to access holistic experience. […]
Merry Quiz-mas! Join the festive fun with St. Luke’s Hospice’s virtual Christmas Quiz
CHRISTMAS jumpers and thinking-caps at the ready – it’s time to sign up to St. Luke’s Hospice’s first-ever virtual Christmas Quiz.
Dedicate a song in memory of a loved one this Christmas time
ST. Luke’s Hospice is inviting the public to dedicate a song to a loved one as part of a special ‘Light up a Life’ radio dedication show this Christmas-time.
Light up a Life in memory of a loved one with St. Luke’s Hospice
ST. Luke’s Hospice has launched its annual ‘Light up a Life’ appeal, giving people the chance to come together to remember a loved one this Christmas-time while also supporting St. Luke’s Hospice with a donation in their name.
Support St Luke’s in Hospice Care Week
ST. Luke’s Hospice shows what it takes to provide end of life care during COVID-19 this #HospiceCareWeek
Support St. Luke’s Hospice by making or updating a Will this September
SEPTEMBER marks St. Luke’s Hospice’s annual ‘Make a Will Month’ campaign, where participating solicitors generously provide their Will writing expertise for free in exchange for a donation to St. Luke’s Hospice. The Hospice, based in Basildon, provides compassionate, end of life care to local people. Participating solicitors will offer the opportunity to make or update […]
Visually impaired St Luke Hospice supporter wins garden photo competition
LAST month, Joyce Williams, 90, from Hullbridge, who currently lives with glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, was crowned the winner of the ‘pots and patios’ category in St. Luke’s Hospice’s very first Virtual Flower Show competition. Thanks to the help of family and friends, Joyce is able to continue tending to her much-loved plants and […]
St. Luke’s Hospice launches Virtual Luke’s to Luke’s Challenge
St. Luke’s Hospice launches Virtual Luke’s to Luke’s Challenge St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon is calling supporters to complete 5 or 10 miles this October and raise vital funds to support the essential care provided by the charity. Participants of the Virtual Luke’s to Luke’s Challenge can walk, jog, cycle, skate or even swim their […]
St. Luke’s Hospice to re-open charity shops after 14 weeks of closure
FROM Monday 29th June St. Luke’s Hospice will be gradually re-opening their 12 retail outlets and Warehouse, over a period of four weeks, whilst enforcing strict social distancing measures.
St. Luke’s Hospice launch online photo competition for green fingered supporters
ST. Luke’s Hospice launch online photo competition for green fingered supporters
St. Luke’s Hospice launches the ‘Pearl of St. Luke’s’ rose
St. Luke’s Hospice launches the ‘Pearl of St. Luke’s’ rose ST. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon is delighted to share news of a bespoke rose called the ‘Pearl of St. Luke’s’ specially cultivated in partnership with Peter Beale’s Roses and sponsored by West and Coe, and boosted by a generous donation from local support group Stepping […]
Deaf Awareness Week sees free sign language classes launched for thousands of families
DEAF Awareness Week sees free sign language classes launched for thousands of families across England
St Luke’s Hospice message for Dying Matters Week
THROUGHOUT Dying Matters Week St. Luke’s Hospice will be highlighting the importance of listening to loved ones and encouraging open conversations about end of life wishes, death, grief, wills and funerals. The theme of this year’s Dying Matters week is: Dying to be Heard. In usual circumstances, the Information Resource Service team from the Hospice […]
St Luke’s Hospice in Basildon blown away by support in “very challenging time”
ST.LUKE’S Hospice in Basildon have said they have been blown away by the support the charity has received in this “very challenging time.”
Family to complete ten mile walk next week for St Luke’s Hospice in Lisa’s memory
A FAMILY are completing a ten mile walk next week for St Luke’s Hospice in Basildon