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St Joseph's Hospice helps people in East London to live life to the full, to the very end. 💙

We have been enhancing lives, easing pain and bringing comfort and understanding for over a hundred years. Nothing can soften the blow of learning that you have been diagnosed with an illness which cannot be cured and will bring an end to your life. But at St Joseph’s Hospice we help our patients and those closest to them, to cope with the anxiety and challenges which may arise. St Joseph’s broad range of services enriches the lives of patients and their families from the diverse communities of east and north-east London. St Joseph’s is available to all those who can benefit from it; we work to meet all the needs of our patients, including those which reflect their ethnic, cultural or religious heritage. The care and treatment available at St Joseph’s helps patients live as actively as possible for as long as possible. It also supports the whole person, offering practical, emotional and spiritual help in addition to the medical care. The Day Hospice, social work team, chaplaincy, bereavement and children’s bereavement services all work to meet the needs of those with cancer and other life limiting illnesses as well as those of their families and carers. Most people with a serious illness prefer to remain at home if they can. Our Community Palliative Care Team works alongside other professionals, so that wherever possible, people needing palliative care can be cared for in their own homes.

29/12/2025

Christmas Tree Collection slots in Hackney are still available! 💙

If you had a real Christmas tree this year and live in the borough of Hackney, you can book a collection for 10th-11th January and support St Joseph’s Hospice with a suggested donation.

It’s easy and hassle-free - simply leave your tree outside on your collection day and our volunteers will collect it and recycle it into woodchips to be reused locally.

👉 Find out more and book via our website www.stjh.org.uk/trees

28/12/2025

“It was both moving and enlightening to share and listen to the experiences of others. Death is an important subject. It’s part of life and something we can talk about.” 💬🤝

Are you curious about our Death Café but not sure what to expect? 🤔

We’ve shared some comments from people who’ve attended our Death Café and what they took away from the experience. Our next Death Café takes place on Wednesday 21st January, 2pm-3.30pm at St Joseph's Hospice. It’s open to everyone, so please come along 💙

Read the full article and find more details about our January session below:

https://www.stjh.org.uk/what-people-say-death-cafe/

27/12/2025

Our £1 Sale is back for 2026! 🎉

Our retail team has been hard at work in the warehouse sorting through donations, and we couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek at some of our favourite finds so far 👀

Start the new year off right and pick up some new bits without spending a fortune, entry is £1 and every item is just £1 each! You’ll find clothes, shoes, toys, gifts, bric-a-brac, homeware and so much more 🛍️

Saturday 31st January, 10am - 1pm
St Joseph’s Hospice, E8 4SA

https://www.stjh.org.uk/event/1-sale-jan/

23/12/2025

"I've worked many Christmases in my 45-year career, but St Joseph's Hospice make Christmas Day extra special." - Debbie ❤️

Many of you will know our fantastic matron Debbie, who leads our inpatient nursing teams. We asked her what it is like to spend Christmas Day working here at the Hospice, and she said:

"If patients are spending Christmas at the Hospice, we try to make it a special time for them and their families by preparing gifts to open on the day and activities for children. We can also arrange for patients to share a Christmas meal with their visitors on the wards - especially if that visitor would otherwise be spending Christmas alone because their loved one is staying with us."

And for the staff working over Christmas? 🎄

"I really enjoy spreading a bit of Christmas cheer around to my colleagues: Bucks Fizz (non-alcoholic, of course!), chocolates and treats. It's a time to say thank you, because all of the teams here play a part in providing the very best care for our patients and families."

Thank you for your time and your words Debbie - we so appreciate all you do. You can read more stories from Christmas at the Hospice and donate to our Christmas Appeal on our website 👉 www.stjh.org.uk/campaign/christmas-appeal/

21/12/2025

Our Dementia Wellbeing East London service hosted their annual Christmas Party last week, and what a wonderful day it was! 🎄

We were delighted to welcome our community members alongside their carers, volunteers, family and friends for a festive celebration filled with food, games, music and dancing ✨

A huge thank you also to Violet in East London for the delicious cupcakes which were loved by everyone! Read more about the day below 👇

https://www.stjh.org.uk/dwel-party-2025/

18/12/2025

"We're always mindful that every meal could potentially be a patient's last. We want Christmas Day to be special, so we make sure every plate is perfect and plentiful." - Christine ❤️

Juliana (L) and Christine (R) are part of our wonderful Catering team, who work hard every day to to provide our patients and visitors with delicious, comforting meals. This year, like every other, they'll be working hard to ensure everyone staying at St Joseph's over Christmas can enjoy food prepared with love and shared with the people who mean the most to them.🎄

Read more stories from Christmas at the Hospice and donate to our Christmas Appeal on our website 👉www.stjh.org.uk/campaign/christmas-appeal/

15/12/2025

Our best wishes to all observing Hanukkah this week 💙

11/12/2025

“It is an honour to work at St Joseph’s Hospice, especially during the holidays." - Jerome ❤️

Meet Jerome. He's a charge nurse on Lourdes, one of our two inpatient wards, who told us about his experience working on Christmas Day.

"Most people expect to spend this time with family, but for me it’s a privilege to care for patients and ensure they’re not alone. Last year I was Santa, giving gifts and singing carols."

We're grateful for our incredible team of nurses like Jerome, who go the extra mile to bring joy even in the most difficult of times.

Find more stories from Christmas at the Hospice and support our Christmas Appeal on our website👉www.stjh.org.uk/campaign/christmas-appeal/

10/12/2025

Death Cafe is back for 2026 📢✨

Our Death Cafe at St Joseph’s provides a friendly space to talk about dying in a way that can connect us to an appreciation of our finite lives, with plenty of tea and cakes also! ☕️🫖

It’s open to everyone - so why not join us for our next session in January? We’ll be in a slightly different location than usual, downstairs at the Hospice in our peaceful garden room 🌳

Wednesday 21st January, 2pm - 3.30pm
St Joseph’s Hospice, E8 4SA

https://www.stjh.org.uk/event/death-cafe/

09/12/2025

A massive thank you to Hackney Empire for inviting our Day Hospice patients to their new Cinderella panto!

Our patients went along last week to see the show, and this fantastic performance brought so much joy and festive spirit to everyone who joined! ✨💙

We’re very grateful for this special gift 👏

Address

St Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street
London
E84SA

Telephone

+442085256000

Website

http://www.stjh.org.uk/

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