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We care for 1 in 4 people in Merton & Sutton living with a life-limiting illness and their families.

Over 1,000 patients and those close to them benefit from our exceptional free Hospice care which costs us £6.5 million to provide every year.

06/04/2026

🐎 …and THEY’RE OFF! Race Night at St Raphael’s!

Come along for a night full of laughs, friendly competition and great prizes.

🎟️ Tickets: £10 (includes pizza buffet)
📍 Held on site at St Bede’s Conference Centre

Book your tickets via the events section on our website.

We can't wait to see you there!

01/04/2026

A hospice bed changed everything for Marie and her family.

When Tony’s mum, Marie, was told she had weeks to live, she had spent two days in a hospital corridor.

When a bed became available at the Hospice for Marie, her pain was managed. Her fears were eased. And slowly, her warm and bubbly personality returned.

“Mum got the love, respect, and dignity she deserved in her ﬁnal days. Everyone deserves that.” – Tony, Marie’s son

Marie died peacefully on our ward, surrounded by her family. Everyone deserves that. Every hospice bed matters. Please give what you can to help protect beds like Marie’s.

Click the link to help protect our hospice beds today: https://www.straphaels.org.uk/campaigns-and-appeals/ourlatestappeal/

30/03/2026

Every day, families in our community rely on a bed at St Raphael's to care for someone they love at the end of life.

But today, our beds are at risk.

Only 18 months ago, we had to make £1 million in cuts to protect frontline care. We still receive just 25% of our funding from the NHS, while costs continue to rise and demand for our services grows.

There is nothing left to trim without affecting patient care. Without sustainable funding, our hospice beds will have to close.

That’s why we’re asking for your support today.

“In the hospital corridor, Mum shut down. At St Raphael’s, she started joking again. They gave us back the person we knew and loved. This bed, and the support they gave her, changed everything.” – Tony, Marie’s son

Marie died with dignity, surrounded by her loved ones – not in a corridor, but in a place of expert care and compassion.

Every patient and family in our community deserves that.
Please help us protect this vital care and keep every bed at our hospice open.

Click here to find out more or to donate today: www.straphaels.org.uk/campaigns-and-appeals/ourlatestappeal/

26/03/2026

Finding comfort in the little moments 💜

Peter and Debbie have been spending time on the ward side by side, building a puzzle together. Nurses drop in to check on Peter’s comfort, for a chat, and sometimes to help find the next piece.

Between visits from loved ones (and their two dogs 🐾), time in the Orangery and gardens, and sessions at the Wellbeing Centre, they’ve found comfort in a new daily rhythm.

“That feeling of being in a safe space, in safe hands, knowing you’ll be looked after makes all the difference,” Debbie shares.

“This Hospice is a joy. There is so much care, kindness and dignity from all corners.”

Read more about Peter and Debbie’s story on our website.

23/03/2026

You may have heard… something exciting is on the horizon 👀🥾

We’re thrilled to be partnering with Princess Alice Hospice for our upcoming Camino de Santiago trek in Autumn 2027! Over five unforgettable days, we’ll take on the final stage of this iconic route, walking through the beautiful landscapes of Galicia while raising funds for an incredible cause.

Want to be part of it? Register your interest here: www.straphaels.org.uk/events/camino-de-santiago-2027/ and join us at our Information Evening on 29th April 2026 at 6pm at New Malden Methodist Church (KT3 4BY).

19/03/2026

Our Lottery Jackpot Winner, Lola! 🎉

Lola signed up to the St Raphael’s Lottery to support compassionate hospice care in her community 💜

“It’s about demystifying death and making it part of the human experience. When the opportunity came to support the Hospice, I definitely wanted to do that.” Lola says.

Players like Lola help us continue providing vital care when it matters most 💫

Read her full story in the latest stories section on our website ✨

15/03/2026

Today, we are remembering all the mums and special people who have touched our lives. 💜

Flowers are being placed and candles lit at the hospice for everyone remembered on our Memory Wall, and our Reflections Room is open for quiet reflection throughout the day.

You can still share a message or make a donation in memory of someone special here: http://www.straphaels.org.uk/get-involved/remembering-with-love/in-memory-wall/

13/03/2026

Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for many who are missing their mum or someone special. 💜

This year, you can share a message in their memory on our online Memory Wall. Every message will be remembered, and candles will be lit on Mother’s Day in their honour. 🕯️

Our Reflections Room will also be open all weekend if you’d like to leave a message in person on our Reflections Mobile.

Leave a message and honour someone special: www.straphaels.org.uk/get-involved/remembering-with-love/in-memory-wall/

06/03/2026

We’re excited to launch our brand-new website! 💜

Our vibrant online home makes it easier than ever for our community to connect with us, find information, and support our hospice.

As part of the restricted capital funding from the Government, we’ve been able to enhance our digital presence with this website. As we’ve recently mentioned in the press, this funding is for building and infrastructure improvements only and cannot be used to directly support our care services – which we continue to need and passionately advocate funding for.

We’re grateful for this improved platform – to help patients, families, professionals, and supporters access information, make referrals, support our work online, honour loved ones, and stay up to date with our latest news and impact.

As always, thank you to our incredible community for your continued support of the Hospice and the work we do.

Have a look and explore our website – http://straphaels.org.uk – we hope you love it as much as we do!

02/03/2026

Support us by supporting them ⚽💛

This March, cheer on and make every goal count! When you purchase your football ticket through our link or website, 50% of your ticket price will be donated directly to our Hospice - helping us continue providing vital care for patients and their families.

📍 VBC Community Stadium
🕙 Kick-off: Saturday, 28 March, 3pm
🎟️ Grab your tickets now – click the link in our bio!

27/02/2026

Meet Lizzie – One of our lovely Wellbeing Centre Facilitators 💜

Lizzie first joined St Raphael’s in 2019 as a volunteer, never imagining it would become her life’s calling. Today, as a Wellbeing Centre Facilitator, she brings warmth, empathy and plenty of laughter to everyone who walks through our doors.

We recently caught up with Lizzie for the latest edition of The Raphaelite. Find out more about her journey, and what makes our Wellbeing Centre such a special place, here: www.straphaels.org.uk/introducing-lizzie-our-wellbeing-centre-facilitator

25/02/2026

Are you a bride-to-be? Then this is the place to be! 👰💐

Our Wedding Fair is just around the corner and we can't wait to welcome you!

Come along and try on a huge selection of stunning wedding dresses, with prices starting from just £50 up to £500, you're sure to find the one!

📍St Raphael's Hospice (St Bede's)
🕙 10am-4pm
📅 Sat 28 & Sun 29 March

Click here to find out more: www.straphaels.org.uk/Event/weddingfair

Address

London Road
Sutton
SM39DX

Website

http://www.straphaels.org.uk/

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