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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.

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

19/02/2026

Celebrating Chinese New Year at our Wellbeing Centre! 🐴🧧

We welcomed the Lunar New Year with a wonderful afternoon of creativity, crafting and designing our own Chinese candy boxes.

As part of the celebration, we also took a moment to think about our three wishes for the year ahead, sharing hopes for health, happiness and precious time with loved ones. 💜

17/02/2026

Did you spot us on News yesterday? It’s been a busy week at the Hospice!

The segment, presented by Catherine Jones, highlighted the ongoing funding challenges we continue to face. Our CEO, Becca Trower, was interviewed, alongside a powerful testimony from Kelly, whose mum is being cared for on our ward.

Kelly shared: “Not everyone gets to come to an amazing place like this and live out the rest of their time with their family, sharing joyous moments, smiling, laughing, and crying; but most of all, having dignity at the end of their life.”

A massive thank you to Channel 5 News for giving us the opportunity to represent our sector, and shine a light on the importance and impact of hospice care.

If you missed the footage, you can watch it via the link in our bio.

16/02/2026

🎥 St Raphael’s featured on BBC Politics London!

We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to shine a light on the compassionate care we provide for our community - and to amplify our voice on the ongoing funding challenges facing hospices across the UK.

A huge thank you to and for helping to highlight the vital, positive impact hospice care has on patients and families.

Catch the full programme on BBC iPlayer / link in bio!

15/02/2026

Looking for something to do with little ones this half-term?!👚🛍️

Join us from Monday 16 at 9am for our Children’s Pop-Up Event at our Donation Centre.

Be the first to browse a fantastic selection of preloved children’s clothing, toys and more.

📍 Lodge Pl, Sutton SM1 4AU

We can't wait to see you there!

14/02/2026

For some, today will come with cards and flowers. For others, it’s about memories and reflection.

We know that love doesn’t end. It continues in stories shared, traditions kept, and in the moments we pause to remember those who will always mean so much to us.

This Valentine's Day, we’re thinking of all the partners, parents, siblings, friends and family members who are deeply missed and forever loved 💜

12/02/2026

💛 A visit from the BBC! 💛

Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome the BBC back to our hospice. They spent precious time with a patient and her family, listening to their heartfelt experiences and seeing the real impact our care and support makes. Our CEO, Becca Trower, spoke about the challenges of funding our vital work - so we can continue being here for more families who need us, now and in the future.

📺 For a glimpse inside our hospice, and to see why our specialist support is so essential for our community, tune in this Sunday at 10am on BBC Politics London, BBC One!

06/02/2026

We were delighted to welcome two players from Sutton United FC to the Hospice last week ⚽💛

During their visit, they enjoyed a tour, met some of the staff, and spent time on our ward and in the Wellbeing Centre, getting a feel for the work that takes place across our services.

It was a great opportunity to share more about the Hospice and the care we provide, and we’re very grateful to the players for taking the time to visit and engage with our team!

04/02/2026

Bag yourself a bargain at our clearance sale this weekend! 🏷️🛍️

Join us from 10–4pm for two days of amazing deals, delicious cakes, and a cosy cuppa! All in support of a great cause.

We’d love to see you there! 😍 Tap the link in our bio to find out more.

02/02/2026

Ever dreamed of walking the Camino de Santiago? 🥾

We're planning a truly special fundraising trek along the final stage of the legendary Camino de Santiago, taking place in Autumn 2027. Over five unforgettable days, you’ll walk through the rolling hills of Galicia, soaking up breathtaking scenery, history and culture.

💬 We’d love to hear from anyone who might be interested! To find out more, and to register your interest, visit:
https://www.straphaels.org.uk/Event/camino-de-santiago-2027

27/01/2026

We’re delighted to have been awarded our fourth Investing in Volunteers accreditation, recognising our ongoing commitment to valuing, supporting and developing our volunteers.

Our Volunteer Services Leads, Ginny Toubal and Lorraine Hunt, said:

“We are proud to share our fourth accreditation of the Investing in Volunteers quality award for volunteer management.

This significant achievement demonstrates to our volunteers and potential volunteers how much we value them and strive to make their volunteering experience as positive and enjoyable as possible.

A huge thank you to our team of volunteers and our colleagues for supporting us on this journey.”

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London Road
Sutton
SM39DX

Website

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

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