St. Raphael'S Hospice

After a few weeks of very hard work from our retail team, we’ve given our Raynes Park shop a little internal facelift.
Our efforts went into turning it into a more welcoming, lighter and brighter store to provide our customers with a greater shopping experience.
We hope this small makeover will attract even more charity supporters from our community.
... So, why don’t pop by and see it for yourself!
We welcome you to our revamped Raynes Park shop 6 days a week (Mon-Sat) at 10 Lambton Rd, SW20 0LR.
Thank you for your donations so far! Every penny helps!
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Hospice care is so much more than a building where you go to die. Most hospice care happens at home and in the community. It's vital we're there to support every family in need.
We are proud to be part of the #OpenUpHospiceCare campaign run by @HospiceUK and we hope you’ll find the below video inspiring. Watch families share their views on the Hospice care and what difference it made to their lives.
Over 70% of funding for the UK hospice movement comes from supporters like yo...u. With your help, we can open up hospice care to everyone in our community.
If you want to know more about Community Palliative Care and Hospice at Home services we provide in the boroughs of Merton and Sutton or, even better, make a donation, have a look at our website: www.straphaels.org.uk
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Make Your Will Fortnight 2019 May 7-20th
WHEN SOMETHING CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE, IT'S TIME TO CHANGE THE FUTURE OF YOUR LOVED ONES.
... For two weeks in May local solicitors are offering their will-writing expertise in exchange for a donation to the Hospice. It’s a great chance to update or write your Will and support families facing terminal illness.
Get your affairs in order with St Raphael’s! Book your appointment early, spaces are limited.
For the list of participating solicitors please contact our Supporter Care Team:
020 8254 2450 supportercare@straphaels.org.uk
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ūüď£A big shout out to our community, as we have incredibly exciting news to share with you all!
Our very first #communityhub has opened its doors in St Nicholas Shopping Centre, up in SuttonūüéČ @stnicholascentre.
We are ever so grateful to the centre and its management team for choosing us as their #charity of the year and for setting it up at no cost to the #Hospice.
... The hub looks ūüíúA M A Z I N G!ūüĎŹ It‚Äôs a green tranquil oasis, situated on the ground floor opposite Cafe Kiko, where the old post office used to be; a perfect spot for having a well-deserved break whilst shopping. There are wooden benches and cabins, and even a TV screen for kids in our calming lavender garden.ūüĆĪūüĆĺ You must see it to believe it!
We’ll be holding regular activities at the hub, where you will also be able to donate your unwanted items and sign up to the Hospice lottery, buy event tickets and many other great things to look forward to. So, please pop by and don’t forget to tell your friends about it!
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Thank you ūüíúeveryoneūüíú for taking part in our recent poll. The most popular choice (to no one's surpriseūüėé) was Bohemian Rhapsody. Watch this space for further details!

We're excited to let you know about a new event for 2019... Movies By Moonlight! ūüé•ūüĆõūüé¨ūüĆü
But we need your help!! Which film would you most like to watch under the stars? Choose from the list below and let us know your choice in the comments below.
... 1. An Officer and a Gentleman ūüĎ®‚Äć‚úąÔłŹ 2. Bohemian Rhapsody ūüĎ®‚Äćūüé§ 3. Footloose (1984) ūüēļ 4. The Princess Bride ūüĎł
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St Raph's therapy dog, Maisie, has been on a very serious duty today - having cuddles with our in-patients. Here is, the lovely Ruth, enjoying Maisie's company on her lap.
Maisie is an adorable miniature poodle with a very distinct taste. When it comes to little treats, she is very partial to smoked salmon! Maisie also loves to have regular naps on a cosy blanket with her teddy bear at the Jubilee Therapy Centre.
It's Maisie's birthday soon! She is going to be 3 years old on March 10th.

Actions speak louder than words!
Let's spread some love this Valentine's!How many hearts can our patients, carers and volunteers get?
Post your ūüíĖ below!

If you are a qualified complementary therapist looking for an opportunity to give back by volunteering your time, we’d like to hear from you!
Why not join our volunteer team at the Jubilee Therapy Centre for 4 hours a week and help our patients and carers make the most of the time left.
We are looking to hear from everyone qualified to facilitate reflexology, massage and aromatherapy sessions. Please tell us about yourself now, by emailing our Volunteer Services Manager, Ginny Toubal, at volunteering@straphaels.org.uk.

To our regular shop visitors and supporters!
Our Cheam shop is up and running after it got targeted by burglars this Wednesday night. We can not thank the local police, Central Locksmiths and Cheam Glass enough for their imminent response and help in repairing the damage done.
We are all pulling together for our distressed staff and volunteers, who felt saddened by this unpleasant incident and the loss of weekly collections.
... Thanks to everyone's efforts we are open as usual!
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What a moreish cheeseūüßÄfeast we've had at the Fundraising office today! Staff and volunteers have secretly organised an awesome bride-to-beūüĎį lunch for our lovely, Head of Donor Development, Emily! Yes, she does love cheese...
Thank you everyone for your efforts and for delicious snacks brought in; all approved by our bundle of joy, Maisie, the patient dog.ūüźē
Happily ever after!ūüéČ

We are very excited! Newly-branded swing tags are coming to our shops soon! ūü§ó
The below sample looks soooo cute! Purple and grey - all the way!ūüėć
Pop into your local store to check on our latest New Year's stock ūüõíand if you have items waiting to be donated, please bring them over. Every penny helps families living with terminal illness!
... For the list of shops, please check our website: https://www.straphaels.org.uk/support…/ hospice-charity-shops
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Our wintery-looking grounds this morning. What's it like where you are?

ūüď£We are looking for an enthusiastic COMMUNICATIONS VOLUNTEER to assist the Communications Officer for at least 4 hours a week. If you are a creative individual seeking to make a difference and willing to help us spread the word, we would like to hear from you!
Tasks include: ūüďĆHelping to write press releases for distribution to the local media ūüďĆHelping to write articles for inclusion in our external e-news... ūüďĆUpdating the Hospice's social media pages
Key skills: ūüďĆExcellent verbal and written communication ūüďĆStrong copywriting skills ūüďĆAttention to detail ūüďĆAdvanced at social media usage, as well as computer literate ūüďĆMarketing knowledge
If you want to develop a career in communications or are an experienced professional able to spare some of your time for a good cause, please join our fun Fundraising Team.
To enquire please email the Volunteer Services Co-ordinator (Retail & Fundraising), Lorraine Hunt, at volunteering@straphaels.org.uk
Thank you for sharing!
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ūüíú No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. ūüíú
Last week we celebrated the importance of the role our volunteers play in providing the exceptional hospice care to the local community. A lot of effort went into the preparation for our annual volunteers‚Äô thank-you celebration.ūüéą
Hospice events venue, St Bede‚Äôs, was magically transformed into a restaurant set up to serve delicious cream tea in lush purple surroundings. The highly-valued team of... volunteers were met with a welcome drink and were then seated for an afternoon tea, which we heard was amazing and to everyone‚Äôs taste. Thank you to our very own Orangery Caf√© and the volunteers who run it for supplying the tasty food. ūüéāūüćĹ
Everyone felt truly appreciated, as our CEO, Mike Roycroft, thanked them in his short and heart-felt welcome speech. St Raph’s staff went the extra mile in expressing their gratitude to the volunteers by serving teas and coffees to 160 attendees; it was almost an effortless gesture, which made everyone feel extra special and valued.
St Raph‚Äôs CEO also presented 26 volunteers with their long-service awards, given out to the people who have been volunteering with us for as long as 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. Six of those awarded have supported us for 15 years or longer, which would make 105 years in total!ūüď£ūüé∂
To put it in simple terms - we would not exist, if it wasn‚Äôt for our volunteers. ūüíú
There are 400 volunteers who generously help us with fundraising activities, patient care and admin. We are always looking for new faces and skills and so, if you’d like to give your time to improve our patients’ time and well-being at the end of their lives, please email us at: volunteering@straphaels.org.uk.
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Yay, it's Friday and the weekend is upon us! The time has come to finish off our Challenge Week with a bang. ūüí•
Here is what we've got to offer you: the widest selection of sporty activities - a bit of everything for every one; from flexible dates and routes to different types of activities, be it London or Europe.
Ultra Challenge Seriesūüö∂‚Äć‚ôÄÔłŹūüŹÉ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹ... With 9 events to choose from and 3 distances, the ultra challenges are for all experience levels. You can join as an individual or as a team and select to raise vital funds for St Raphael's Hospice. More information can be found at: https://www.straphaels.org.uk/‚Ķ/challen ge-a‚Ķ/ultra-challenge
Euro City Cycleūüöī‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹūüöī‚Äć‚ôÄÔłŹūüá≥ūüáĪūü áßūüá™ūüá¨ūüáß Two hundred and eighty miles, three countries and three capitals: London, Amsterdam & Brussels. Read the full itinerary here: https://www.straphaels.org.uk/‚Ķ/challen ge-and-spo‚Ķ/euro-city
Don't dilly dally, sign up early!
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If skydiving, cycling or trekking are not your cup of tea, then jogging must be your thing.ūüŹÉ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹūüŹÉ‚Äć‚ôÄÔłŹ
Just picture yourself running through the most beautiful Royal Parks in Central London, admiring dazzling autumn colours.ūüćāūüćÉ
The 2019 Royal Parks Half Marathon will take place in October with over 16,000 sporty souls taking part in the 13.1 mile route through Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, The Green Park and St James’s Park.
... Taking on a half marathon isn't easy. However, when you run with a purpose - a life-changing one - it gives you a greater boost and rewarding sense of achievement. ūüĎć
Lovely Ameera has successfully completed last year’s half marathon in memory of her Dad, whom we cared for at the end of his life. She thought the run was great.
"It was quite emotional during the run, as I was remembering the time spent at the hospice with my father. 10 years is a very long time and it’s gone by so quickly. Every single staff member gave us so much love and support. We’ll never forget it".
‚Ź≥Deadline for registrations is August 23rd. So, it is time you tie up your running shoes and start training!
If interested, please register here: https://www.straphaels.org.uk/…/c…/ro yal-parks-half-marathon
You can count on us too! We are a bunch of highly cheerful and supportive spectators and we'll be there for you! ūüö©ūü•Ā
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How about taking part in a sporty festival this summer?
We are calling out for all the cycling lovers! ūüöī‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹūüöī‚Äć‚ôÄÔłŹ
Help us spread the word and ride in the name of your local charity, St Raph's, at one of the most popular cycling events, Prudential RideLondon. It's a rear, once-in-a-year opportunity to join the other 100,000 fellow cyclists and test your physical endurance and determination.
... By riding for a cause that is close to your heart, you will be helping real people and changing the lives of 1,000 patiens and their families we care for every year.
Our great supporter, Mike (76 years old) has conquered the stunning Surrey Hills twice. He was very fond of the work we do, when asked about his exprience: "I fully support the hospice movement and have had a number of friends who were admitted to St. Raphael’s for end-of-life care. I have witnessed the greatness of their work on numerous occasions and so it's purely for St Raphael's that I do it."
To get your place at the Prudential RideLodon-Surrey 100, follow the link below: https://www.straphaels.org.uk/…/challen ge-a…/ride-london-100
Go, you - a great rider, go!ūüŹÜūü•á
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be able to fly like a bird and admire spectacular views from above - 10,000ft to be exact?
ūüõ©Join in for our next skydive event on April 7thūüóď and experience it all: comfortable floating in the air, breath-taking views of Salisbury plains, adrenaline rush and head-clearing wind.
Be like Laura! Laura Oram is our fabulous super gran, who will skydive for us the second time. She will turn 81 two days before she launches herself from a pla...ne in aid of St Raph‚Äôs. Laura aims to raise ¬£5,000 and her friends and family will accompany her to experience the greatness of the sky. Her 2015 story can be found amongst images below.ūüďį
Laura is a cancer survivor and true inspiration to us all. If she can do it, you can do it too!
Spread your wings and fly into Spring with us! ūüĖĪRegister now at: https://www.straphaels.org.uk/‚Ķ/challen ge-and-spo‚Ķ/skydiving
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What a lovely calm and friendly place for patients and families, thank you all for caring for my sister..

We cannot thank the team enough for looking after my dad so well in his final weeks. They are all amazing and looked after us too - thank you thank you - Paul Newman’s family

This is where my mother spent her last days on earth! The place is so serene and well thought out! The artist who created all the sculptures did a superb job and the rooms are open to the outside with flowers and grassy hills to gaze at when feeling the bite of inevitable loss and fear of W death! It is very grounding and peaceful! Lovely place to go before the end! Recommended!

They gave Betty (my mum-in-law) excellent care at the end of her life - treating her with dignity, respect and ensuring she was comfortable and pain free. We feel that Betty was really lucky to get a bed here. We cannot thank the hospice staff and volunteers enough.

There are no words to explain how incredible St. Raphael's is. I lost my beautiful Grandma here just over 2 years ago and my incredible Grandad here yesterday morning. The staff could not have made the experience more comfortable for my Grandparents and always offered us the greatest support. We were overjoyed to enable my Grandad the opportunity to say goodbye to our dog and I will be forever grateful for their constant care. I could not thank the angels who work here enough for what they do.

The support for families is extraordinary the compassion, care and love for patients is outstanding. Thank you for allowing Mum to die with dignity and supporting us while we went the journey with her.

The Orangery is a beautiful relaxed place to sit have a nice cup of tea and if the weather permits lovely to sit in the garden!! Peaceful location for patients, staff & visitors! Plus if you visit on a Saturday you have the gregarious "Yvie" to serve you! 10/10 A*

Thank you for taking care of my mother



On 28 September 2018, I lost my beloved mom, Anna Trepto. She had spent the last five weeks of her life at St. Raphael's Hospice Worcester Park.

I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff . They are all truly phenomenal caregivers. From the receptionist, to the hairdresser to the laundry staff, to the kitchen staff, they are all just such wonderful, caring people. I want to give a big thanks to the kind, caring and loving nursing staff who treated mom as if she was a member of their own family. Again, thanks to all. I will never forget your kindness. To us, it is absolute proof that angels do walk among us. I will keep you all in my prayers, and may God bless you abundantly.

Emil Trepto and family

My beloved Mum spent the last 3 weeks of her life here being cared for by the most wonderful Angels. It's all still very painful for me but I am comforted by the fact that these wonderful people cared for her 24 hours a day, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much, I am eternally grateful ÔŅĹ

Most amazing place my dad was in there for 7 weeks before he passed staff were kind,caring and made my dad feel comfortable in his last days. Thank you Enda and Darren

Lost my dad here sat night but this place made him so comfortable in his last days and the staff are all a true credit to themselves. I would like to thank each and everyone of you the round the clock care you gave my dad and you even let his dog come say goodbye! I will be doing all I can to support you guys and help bring in donations, thank you so much for caring so much for someone who meant so much to me x

I have never known more compassion than what staff at St Raphael's Hospice offer. My mum chose to spend her last days here, she made the right choice. Thank you so much for all your love, care and support. ÔŅĹ xxx

I have had two aunts in St Raph's in the last 9 years. All the staff and volunteers are all so caring. It's a very peaceful place. Thank you all so much xx

First visit, very pleasant staff, really helpful, rooms very clean and tidy.

Fantastic organisation. Gave help to my nan when she needed it. Id love to do something to raise money for ST Raphael's Hospice and show my gratitude for what you done.

Excellent care for my mum all the staff are angels without there wings yet xx fabulous

Couldn't think of a better place for your loved ones to spend there last days. Staff are an amazing support during and after the hardest times x

Caring kind great empathy they listen they are there for both patients and their family

An amazing place. Since the minute I have been visiting my aunty through her time with cancer the staff are incredibly kind and just so lovely to both patients and guests. ÔŅĹ