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We recognise that grief can take many shapes and follow different timelines. That is why we are proud to announce the launch of our new Grief Café, a weekly drop-in space designed to bring people together in understanding, companionship and shared compassion.

From midday Tuesday 2 December to midday Tuesday 9 December 2025, we’ll be participating in the Big Give Christmas Challenge once again. This is your chance to make double the impact, as every gift made during this week will be matched.

What an unforgettable evening. Last week, we were delighted to welcome so many wonderful supporters to our gala dinner, coming together to raise vital funds for our Hospice@Home service and its exciting expansion into the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.

As the festive season approaches, we are excited to announce the return of our annual Light Up a Life celebration. This year, the event will take place on Monday 8 December 2025, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Find out more about this special event.

We are delighted to announce that we are expanding our renowned Hospice@Home service into Hammersmith & Fulham, bringing 24-hour specialist palliative and end-of-life care directly into people’s homes, a first for the borough.

As part of the national “This is Hospice Care” campaign, we’ve been speaking to some of the incredible people who have chosen to leave a gift in their will to St John’s Hospice. Their generosity helps ensure we can continue to provide comfort, dignity, and compassion to patients and families when they need it most.

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB) announces £10.7m funding boost for hospices which will secure the provision of care for more people living and dying in North West London.

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded our Investors in Diversity Bronze UK accreditation by the National Centre for Diversity, marking an important milestone in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Supporter Immie recently took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon in memory of her dad, Mark, on what would have been his 64th birthday. In her story, Immie reflects on the journey that led her to this half marathon and shares her tips and advice for anyone considering taking on a challenge for St John's Hospice.