Community Hospice

Community Hospice We want everyone in our wonderfully diverse community to be able to approach death in the way that suits their values, beliefs and lifestyle.

We're here for the people of Greenwich and Bexley. Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice provides free specialist palliative care and support services for people with terminal illnesses, as well as providing support for their families, friends and professional carers. Our services include a 19 bedded Hospice inpatient facility, Hospice at home care, hospital support, a lymphoedema service, education, complementary therapy and creative arts helping people at the end of life to enjoy a better quality of life.

On Thursday, 4 December, we had the joy of coming together to celebrate our incredible Compassionate Neighbours at a spe...
18/12/2025

On Thursday, 4 December, we had the joy of coming together to celebrate our incredible Compassionate Neighbours at a special Christmas event and what a heartwarming day it was!

Our Compassionate Neighbours are extraordinary volunteers who give their time to befriend and support someone local who is isolated, lonely, or nearing the end of life. Over 270 volunteers have taken part in our training, going on to build friendships that truly transform lives.

Spending time together, doing activities or simply having a chat, helps people feel like themselves again. Each visit is a lifeline, a friendship, a reminder that someone cares.

We are endlessly grateful to our volunteers, your kindness, compassion, and dedication inspire us every day. Thank you for the incredible difference you make in our community. 🧡

If you’d like to learn more or become a Compassionate Neighbour yourself, email cn@gbch.org.uk or call 020 8320 5812.

This week we were privileged to welcome a film crew from ITV London, to the hospice. The crew spent time with staff, pat...
18/12/2025

This week we were privileged to welcome a film crew from ITV London, to the hospice. The crew spent time with staff, patients and loved ones hearing about their experiences at our hospice. The piece, which will be aired on ITV London news this evening at 6pm, will shine a light on why our plans to redevelop our inpatient unit are so important to us; and to the members of our Greenwich and Bexley community who may need our services in the future. Please tune in and spread the word!

Every gift to our Christmas Appeal helps real families like Sue and her husband Jim, who spent his final Christmas at ou...
18/12/2025

Every gift to our Christmas Appeal helps real families like Sue and her husband Jim, who spent his final Christmas at our hospice surrounded by care and support.

Around 400 people rely on our Inpatient Unit each year during some of life’s hardest moments. Our ward is showing its age, with shared bays, worn furnishings and cramped staff facilities.

With your support, we can redevelop the space so more families can feel as cared for and supported as Sue and Jim did.

Your donation today will help transform our ward and give families the privacy and tranquility they deserve. Please give what you can this Christmas. 🧡

Donate today: https://communityhospice.org.uk/feels-like-home/?utm_source=Socials&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic_christmasappeal_socials

So far, we’ve raised an incredible £84,434 towards our £400,000 goal to redevelop our Inpatient Unit and create a space ...
15/12/2025

So far, we’ve raised an incredible £84,434 towards our £400,000 goal to redevelop our Inpatient Unit and create a space that truly feels like home for patients and families 🧡

To everyone who has donated already, thank you. Your generosity is helping us create brighter, more comfortable, and more compassionate spaces for those in our care, and the impact of your support will be felt for many years to come.

If you haven’t had the chance to donate yet, there is still time to be part of something truly special. Every gift, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to making this vision a reality.

Donate today and help us make space for what truly matters:
https://communityhospice.org.uk/feels-like-home/?utm_source=Socials&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic_christmasappeal_socials

Our Santa’s Grotto is off to a magical start! ✨🎄We had a wonderful first day yesterday, and we can’t wait to welcome mor...
14/12/2025

Our Santa’s Grotto is off to a magical start! ✨🎄

We had a wonderful first day yesterday, and we can’t wait to welcome more little ones today. There are still some tickets left, so be quick to secure yours!

📅 Every Saturday & Sunday from 13 Dec – Christmas Eve
📍 JLL Greenwich, 22 College Approach, SE10 9HY
🎟️ £10 per child (includes a gift + one adult)
Optional: add a studio-quality Santa photo, perfect for Christmas cards

Every ticket helps us care for more local families this Christmas 🧡

Spaces are very limited and we’re nearly sold out, book now to guarantee your visit:
https://communityhospice.org.uk/events/grotto/?utm_source=facebook_ads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grotto_facebook_ads

11/12/2025

Some families will spend their Christmas on our Inpatient Unit, Woodlands, a place where comfort and dignity matter most.

But the ward is showing its age, with shared bays, worn furnishings and cramped staff facilities that do not reflect the extraordinary care our staff provide every day.

With your support, we can transform shared bays into private, peaceful rooms where families can stay together in comfort and dignity.

Every gift brings us closer to making Woodlands feel like home. Please give what you can this Christmas and help families at life’s most difficult time. 🧡

Support our Christmas appeal: https://communityhospice.org.uk/feels-like-home/?utm_source=Socials&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic_christmasappeal_socials

Meet Santa at your local Community Hospice shop!Santa is taking a break from gift shopping to visit our shops this Decem...
10/12/2025

Meet Santa at your local Community Hospice shop!

Santa is taking a break from gift shopping to visit our shops this December, and he’d love to see you! Pop in, take a selfie, and enjoy some festive cheer while discovering unique preloved gifts, stocking fillers, and decorations. 🎁✨

📍 Coming up this weekend & next:

Sat 13 Dec, 10:30am – 12:30pm – 87 High St, Sidcup DA14 6DL

Sun 14 Dec, 1:30pm – 3pm – 87 High St, Sidcup DA14 6DL

Sun 21 Dec, 1:30pm – 3pm – Centre Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 7JN

Bring your little ones and say hi to Santa – it’s a fun, festive treat for the whole family! No booking needed – just drop in!🧡🎄

Santa’s Grotto is almost ready… and we can’t wait to welcome your little ones 🎄✨Our elves have been busy setting up a ma...
08/12/2025

Santa’s Grotto is almost ready… and we can’t wait to welcome your little ones 🎄✨
Our elves have been busy setting up a magical space your child will never forget.

📅 Every Saturday & Sunday from 13 Dec – Christmas Eve
📍 JLL Greenwich, 22 College Approach, SE10 9HY
🎟️ £10 per child (includes a gift + one adult)
Optional: add a studio-quality Santa photo that’s perfect for Christmas cards.

Every ticket helps us care for more local families this Christmas 🧡
Spaces are very limited and we’re nearly sold out. Book now to secure your visit.

Click the link to get tickets: https://communityhospice.org.uk/events/grotto/?utm_source=facebook_ads&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=grotto_facebook_ads

Last Friday, we held our annual Carol Concert in the beautiful chapel of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, and it ...
08/12/2025

Last Friday, we held our annual Carol Concert in the beautiful chapel of the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, and it was nothing short of magical!

We were honoured to welcome the Mayor of Greenwich, Councillor Linda Bird, and .oppongasare.mp MP for Erith and Thamesmead, along with our wonderful supporters, singers, volunteers, and friends of the hospice.

From festive mince pies and mulled wine in the Queen Mary Undercroft to the breathtaking performance by the Trinity Laban Choir and the torch-lit procession, the evening was filled with warmth, joy, and the true spirit of Christmas.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night so special. Every ticket purchased helps us continue caring for local families this Christmas. 🧡

04/12/2025

Grief is personal, but you don’t have to face it on your own.
This National Grief Awareness Week, our chaplain, Rev. Herbert shares a message of comfort and hope. 🧡

We offer counselling, family support, groups, practical advice and friendly weekly chats through our Compassionate Neighbours team.

Reach out anytime: 020 8320 5811 | counselling@gbch.org.uk

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We are a local charity, caring for over 2,500 people every year, and all of our care is provided free of charge to people living in the Boroughs of Royal Greenwich and Bexley. We provide high-quality, compassionate care and support to people with all types of terminal illnesses, their families and their carers. Our care is delivered to people at home, in care homes, in our Hospice beds, in our Day Hospice and in hospital.

We provide holistic care that goes beyond physical needs – offering spiritual, social and psychological care, advice and support wherever needed. We also support and educate healthcare professionals to deliver high quality, individualised and co-ordinated care to people with all terminal illnesses.

We receive only around a third of our funding from the NHS. That means we need to fundraise £5m every year from local people, businesses and organisations to continue to fund our services.