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09/01/2026

As our CEO, Steve Smith, says, our updated wards have ensured we can continue to provide care high quality care which puts every patient first.

The £100m Government pledge to hospices across the UK has helped to fund part of this ward update. However, we would not have been able to make all of these much needed refurbishments if it hadn't been for the generosity of our supporters.

There is more need for Government funding across the hospice sector, and we want to ensure that all hospices across the country can keep delivering high quality care for years to come. We will continue to, and always will advocate for ourselves and the hospice sector.

Stay up-to-date with our latest news and responses to Government funding: https://bit.ly/4jwgH3v

08/01/2026

From all our staff and volunteers at St Christopher’s 💜

Thank you to everyone who donated to our Christmas Appeal. Together, you helped us raise over £100,000.

We couldn’t have done this without you, your generosity helped make Christmas extra special for those in our care and their loved ones.

If you still wish to donate please follow the link👉 https://bit.ly/49KXGXJ

07/01/2026

Steve Smith, Chief Executive of St Christopher’s, says: “We welcome the extension to the capital funding grant for hospices which has been announced today.

“We were grateful recently to have the opportunity to show the Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, the work we have done in modernising and upgrading our in-patient unit at St Christopher’s, partly funded by this capital funding scheme.

“While the additional £25M funding for hospices in England is appreciated, it is not enough on its own. We look forward to engaging with the government to ensure their plans for a Modern Service Framework for palliative and end of life care means a fairer funding model for hospices in the long-term.”

02/01/2026

New year. New goals. New challenges.

If 2026 is your year to get active and do something amazing, we’ve got plenty to get stuck into 👟🚴‍♀️

From running and trekking to cycling and once-in-a-lifetime challenges, you can push yourself while raising vital funds for St Christopher’s 💚

Ready to sign up and make this your year? Check out our website.

https://bit.ly/4qn1WlA

31/12/2025

What a year!✨

From caring for thousands of people to incredible fundraising events like Palace to Palace, 2025 was full of moments that mattered.🩷

We’ve wrapped up the year in a way that celebrates every step, every smile, and every act of kindness that made a difference.🫶

Follow the link in our bio to see the highlights and the impact you’ve helped create👉 https://bit.ly/49vCMM6

30/12/2025

On Thursday 18 December, we were pleased to welcome Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for a visit to our Sydenham site.

Wes officially opened our newly refurbished Nuffield ward and had the opportunity to meet and talk with some of the people in our care, and our staff, about their experiences.

We've been able to carry out our ward refurbishments partly due to a gratefully received Government funding initiative, as well as fundraising from our supporters and local community. We had the opportunity to discuss with Wes the need for more sustainable Government funding to ensure that hospices across the country can keep delivering high quality care for years to come.

29/12/2025

As we come to the end of 2025, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible supporters, staff and volunteers. Our video showcases just a few highlights of our year.

You've helped us create a year full of moments that matter. We couldn't have done it without you ❤️

[Video description: a video that features some of the people that have been in St Christopher's care throughout 2025, describing the special moments we've helped to create. The video ends with this message "Every step, every cycle and every act of kindness has made these moments possible. We couldn't have done it without you. Thank you. Together we've created a year full of moments that matter."]

27/12/2025

St John the Evangelist Singers visited the hospice last week, singing to patients after lunch and filling the space with Christmas cheer.

Moments like these help make this time of year at St Christopher’s feel special, and your support helps us do even more.

It's not too late to support our Christmas Appeal and help make more magical moments ⭐
Donate today: https://bit.ly/3LaB1dX

25/12/2025

🎄 Wishing a Merry Christmas to all our wonderful staff, volunteers and supporters!

While this may be a challenging time for many, know that hospice care never stops. We're here to offer support and a friendly face. 🤗❤️

Thank you for your unwavering support throughout 2025.
🌟❤️

[Video description: Amanda, staff member at St Christopher's, speaks to camera wishing everyone a happy Christmas and says that staff are still working to support patients and families.]

24/12/2025

While many of us are preparing for Christmas Day, our hospice is here - just as it is every day of the year.

Open 365 days a year, our dedicated nursing teams continue to care for patients and support families, bringing comfort, kindness and festive cheer to the wards.

❤️ You can help make Christmas extra special for our patients and their loved ones.

Donate to our Christmas Appeal: https://bit.ly/3LaB1dX

[Image description: Group of six hospice staff members smiling in a corridor, some in scrubs and one dressed in a festive Christmas pudding costume.]

23/12/2025

🎄 Seasonal Opening Hours 🎄

Here are our opening times over the festive period:

📅 24 December – Sunday hours
📅 25 & 26 December – Closed
📅 27 December – Normal hours
📅 28 December – Sunday hours
📅 29 & 30 December – Normal hours
📅 31 December – Sunday hours
📅 1 January – Closed

Thank you for your ongoing support. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas from everyone at St Christopher’s. 💙✨

22/12/2025

Christmas is often a time of celebration, but it can also be a difficult time of year for so many. You may be celebrating a Christmas without someone dear to you, or perhaps a loved one is currently receiving palliative or end of life care.

We're holding a Bereavement Help Point at our CARE Building on Wednesday 24 December at 10am, for anyone who needs to reach out and feel supported at this time.

Visitors can support each other and will meet with others who share their feelings and understand what they are going through, particularly in early grief when formal services are not available generally.

For more information, visit our website: https://bit.ly/4s9PCXD

Please share this with others who maybe needing emotional support this Christmas.

[Image description: A group of adults engaged in a discussion at a community help point, sitting in a circle with coffee cups in hand.]

Address

51-59 Lawrie Park Road
London
SE266DZ

Website

http://www.stchristophers.org.uk/

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