We recently held our first summer school for young people! Read more about what they got up to in their week at St Joseph’s.
Latest News, Updates and Stories
For all the latest news and stories from your local Hospice.
Accessible Information Project
Earlier this year we began our Accessible Information Project with small team of staff at the Hospice, and we’re pleased to announce we have been making some excellent progress.
Jude and Daryl Owens
Last year, Jude bought a Flower of Celebration for her husband, Daryl who died in 2018. She tells us how the Hospice supported her family.
Festival of Communities 2023
Hear more about what we got up to at this year’s Festival of Communities!
Volunteers Week 2023: Mary and Nicola – Compassionate Neighbours
Read Nicola’s story, our oldest Compassionate Neighbour at 93 years old.
Volunteers Week 2023: Anthony and Corinne – Islington Bereavement Service
Meet two Islington Bereavement Service volunteers, Anthony and Corinne!
Volunteers Week 2023: Vera and Christoph
Meet Vera and Christoph, two of our ward volunteers bringing joy to our patients with their activities trolley and drinks trolley!
Our new Compassionate Neighbours!
Learn more about our recent Compassionate Neighbours training in March
iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence 2023
We are delighted to share the news that we have been awarded the iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence 2023.
Namaste Care: Volunteer Liz Goes Above and Beyond
Read Liz’s inspiring story of her work as a Namaste Care volunteer, as she went above and beyond to support a community member living with dementia.
St Joseph’s Hospice Enthusiastically Welcomed at Careers Event
On the 12th January, St Joseph’s Hospice was warmly and enthusiastically welcomed when Practice Development Nurse, Tina Morris, and Matron, Debbie Pegram, attended the Careers Event for Student Nurses at City University.
Award for our Islington Bereavement Team
Congratulations to our Islington Bereavement Service who have won an award for their fantastic work with bereaved people in Islington.