The first in a series of articles covering the remarkable stories of the people of St Joseph’s Hospice over the past 120 years, this blog explores the life of the first patient admitted to the Hospice in 1905, Mr Richard Whelan.
Latest News, Updates and Stories
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Our 120th Birthday
120 years ago today, we opened our doors to provide compassionate care to the poor and dying of East London.
The Posh Club visits St Joseph’s Hospice!
Bringing a touch of glamour to the Hospice, read all about our recent event with The Posh Club!
Government announces funding boost for Hospices
Hospices in England are to receive £100m of government funding over two years to improve end-of-life care, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced.
Merry Christmas from St Joseph’s Hospice
Watch this year’s festive eCard from the staff and volunteers at St Joseph’s Hospice.
St Joseph’s Hospice receives Silver FREDIE award!
We are thrilled to announce that St Joseph’s Hospice has recently received the Investors in Diversity Silver Award!
Meghan’s Story
Hackney resident and Hospice supporter Meghan plays the Local Hospice Lottery in support of St Joseph’s Hospice, and won £2,000 on the 28th October! Hear why she chooses to support St Joseph’s Hospice by playing the lottery.
Choose Your Cause: Co-op members can now support our Dementia Wellbeing East London project through the Co-op Local Community Fund
We’re delighted to announce that for the next year, Co-op Members can officially support St Joseph’s Hospice’s Dementia Wellbeing East London service (DWEL) as part of the Co-Op Local Community Fund.
Brenda’s Story
This year’s Light Up a Life service will take place on Thursday 5th December here at St Joseph’s Hospice. Hear from long-time supporter Brenda about her connection with the Hospice and why she attends Light Up a Life each year.
Blog: If you were invited to visit a Hospice, would you go?
Hear from our Corporate and Community Engagement Manager, Kat, on her first time visiting a Hospice, and why she believes that taking a tour of your local Hospice can be a great way to bust myths and preconceptions around Hospices and palliative care