St Luke’s Hospice: More than 200 take part in Luke’s to Luke’s Walk
MORE than 200 people took part in the Luke’s to Luke’s Walk on Sunday 6th October – a 5 and 10 mile charity fundraiser organised by St. Luke’s Hospice.
St Luke’s Hospice Make A Will Month: “Why mum’s death made me plan for the future”
St Luke’s Hospice Make A Will Month: “Why mum’s death made me plan for the future” “Why mum’s death made me plan for the future” This September is ‘Make a Will Month’, an annual will writing initiative organised by St. Luke’s Hospice. Throughout the month, local solicitors have offered to lend their time and expertise […]
St Luke’s Hospice host free Dementia Awareness Day
A FREE Dementia Awareness Day offering advice and support to the public and healthcare professionals is being held by St. Luke’s Hospice on Saturday 14th September. Taking place in the Day Hospice, the event is an opportunity to find out more about dementia and the range of help and support that is available locally. It’s […]
St Luke’s Hospice at Home service receives ‘Outstanding’ rating by CQC in first inspection
Hospice at Home service receives ‘Outstanding’ rating by CQC in first inspection HOSPICE at Home, a palliative care service at St. Luke’s Hospice in Basildon, has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its first inspection. The service, which was inspected last month [July 2019], supports people to be cared for at […]
St Luke’s Hospice summer raffle
IMAGINE an extra £1,000 at the end of summer… A last minute getaway, some home improvements or the start of a new winter wardrobe! You could do anything but nothing will beat the satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped support your local hospice.
Inspirational story of Richard’s time at St Luke’s Hospice
DOTING father and husband Richard Puffett was 65 years old when he passed away from a rare form of lung cancer. Here, his wife Sharon and daughter Charlotte share his story and are encouraging others to join them in supporting the Hospice.
Join the Luke’s to Luke’s charity walk
IT’S time to sign up to this year’s Luke’s to Luke’s Walk – a 5 and 10 mile charity fundraiser organised by St. Luke’s Hospice.
St Luke Hospice host Make a Will Fortnight
St Luke Hospice host Make a Will Fortnight. Full details on poster.
St Luke’s Hospice art festival showcases creative work of patients
Hospice art festival showcases creative work of patients – Unique two-day exhibition featured creations by Hospice patients and their families, as well as photographic art donated by royal photographer Arthur Edwards MBE – The personal, creative work of patients and families at an Essex Hospice went on display to the public as part of a […]
Bulphan: Spine road infrastructure paves way for new hospice
VITAL infrastructure works at Redrow’s forthcoming “The Shires” development in Bulphan have been delivered by the housebuilder, paving the way for the construction of an eagerly awaited new care facility for the local community.
St Luke’s Hospice set for summer fete
SUMMER is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate then joining the Hospice at our annual SUMMER FETE. Similar to their all famous Christmas Market, the Summer Fete will be hosted behind the Hospice as well as within surrounding fields and Hospice Garden.
St Luke’s Hospice fundraiser Kerry set for gruelling Mud Run
A BASILDON fundraiser is calling on people to join her team for this month’s Mud Run – a gruelling mud and obstacle race – to help raise funds for St. Luke’s Hospice.
Resident to cycle 100 miles for St Luke’s Hospice
BASILDON resident Dave Penson will be embarking on the Prudential RideLondon 100-mile cycle challenge to raise money for St. Luke’s Hospice in memory of his mother.
St. Luke’s Hospice receives cracking Easter donation
CUSTOMERS and staff at the Fox and Hound pub in Orsett, Grays, have donated more than 400 Easter eggs for patients and families being supported by St. Luke’s Hospice.
St Luke’s Hospice patient supports campaign to widen access to care
THIS month, St. Luke’s Hospice has been supporting a new national campaign aimed at widening access to the vital support hospice’s provide for people with life-limiting conditions and those who care for them. The ‘Open Up Hospice Care’ campaign highlights how hospice care is available beyond hospice in-patient units, including in people’s homes.
Thurrock schools shine in St Luke’s Hospice singing competition
PUPILS from primary schools in Thurrock and Basildon sang their hearts out in a competition for St. Luke’s Hospice yesterday [Thursday 21 March], judged by BBC’s The Voice UK winner Ruti Olajugbagbe.
Novices take to the dancefloor to raise £32,000 for St. Luke’s Hospice
DANCE novices took to the dancefloor on Saturday (16th March) in a Strictly-inspired fundraising event for St. Luke’s Hospice, helping to raise a staggering £32,000 for the charity.
St. Luke’s Hospice champions campaign to widen access to care
ST. Luke’s Hospice is joining forces with other hospices across the UK to support a new campaign aimed at widening access to the vital support they provide for people with life-limiting conditions and those who care for them. The ‘Open Up Hospice Care’ campaign – which launched this week and is led by national hospice […]
Record numbers take on the St. Luke’s Hospice Test Track 10
MORE than 500 runners donned their trainers on Sunday (17th February) to take part in the St. Luke’s Hospice Test Track 10 at the Ford Test Track in Dunton, Basildon. The sun was shining bright for the race, which is organised by St. Luke’s Hospice in partnership with Ford Motor Company Ltd. Now in its […]
St Luke’s Hospice Wig Bank celebrates first birthday
THE Wig Bank operates on the last Saturday of every month at St. Luke’s Hospice and has a simple concept – Unwanted wigs are donated to the ‘Wig Bank’ where they are cleaned and conditioned to a professional standard.
Orsett Golf Club raise more than £15,000 for St Luke’s Hospice
MEMBERS of Orsett Golf Club have raised a fantastic £15,000 for St Luke’s Hospice through a series of fundraising events and initiatives held throughout 2018.
Tai Chi and Yoga members donate to good causes
MEMBERS of Tai Chi for Health enjoyed their usual Monday Tai Chi, Beginners Yoga, 50+ fitness. For one day only they could have the session free or donate to St Luke’s Hospice. They could also drop off their unwanted towels and blankets to keep small animals warm this winter. Health Coach Trevor Rawson said “St […]
St Luke’s Hospice’s One Response on over festive period
ST. Luke’s Hospice are putting out a timely reminder that their One Response, Hospice at Home are all operational over the Christmas New Year period:
St Luke’s Hospice ambassador lauded with top award
ST. Luke’s Hospice is proud to announce that their volunteer and Lead Ambassador Peter Eates has been awarded the ‘Charity Comms’ Inspiring Communicator Award’. Peter was given this prestigious national Award in London by Charity Comms Executives.