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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.

24/04/2026

It’s almost time 🥇

🌟 A big shout out from us to our incredible group of 40 runners taking on the London Marathon this weekend! You'll smash it - and we're here with you every step of the way!

With months of training and dedication, we can’t wait to cheer them on from the sidelines, with every mile turning into hospice care for the community 💜

Follow us on socials this weekend as we share updates and celebrate our runners every step of the way! 🎉

To support our runners, please visit: justgiving.com/campaign/st-raphs-lm2026

Interested in running next year's marathon? the TCS London Marathon 2027 ballot is now open!
londonmarathonevents.co.uk/ballot

22/04/2026

Last week, we joined and fellow hospices at 10 Downing Street to advocate for fair hospice funding, a crucial step toward securing the future of hospice care.

As we continue to advocate for hospice funding, your support remains vital in helping us deliver the compassionate care our community deserves. Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to exceptional hospice care when they need it most.

Please consider donating to our appeal by clicking the link in our bio. Your donation will help us continue to provide exceptional hospice care for our community. 💜

21/04/2026

We're hiring💜

We have two exciting roles available at our Hospice:

🏡 Bank Housekeeping/Kitchen Assistant - Help us maintain clean, welcoming spaces and support the preparation of nutritious meals for our patients. Flexible bank shifts with planned holiday cover.

🔧 Facilities Assistant - Join our Facilities Team and help keep our Hospice safe, tidy and running smoothly. Part-time role, with work van provided.

Both roles play an important part in the everyday care, comfort, and dignity we provide at the Hospice.

If you’re motivated, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Find full details under the 'Work For Us' section on our website.

17/04/2026

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Only 18 months ago, we were forced to make £1 million in cuts to protect frontline care. Today, there is nothing left to trim without affecting patient care and the families who rely on us. Without sustainable funding, our hospice beds will have to close.

This week, we stood outside 10 Downing Street alongside hospice colleagues from across the country, continuing to call for fair and urgent funding.

Thank you for standing with us!

If you’re able to help with a donation to protect our hospice beds, please consider supporting our appeal. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference 💜

Please visit the link below:
www.straphaels.org.uk/campaigns-and-appeals/ourlatestappeal/

16/04/2026

Our CEO, Becca Trower, outside the Houses of Parliament, advocating for fair hospice funding.

Together with and fellow colleagues from across the country, we hand-delivered a letter to the Prime Minister and met with MPs to share what the hospice funding crisis looks like on the ground, calling for urgent action.

Thank you for standing with us 💜

15/04/2026

Our CEO, Rebecca Trower, and Medical Director, Dr Gabrielle Tamura-Rose, were at Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament today alongside Hospice UK and fellow hospices, calling for fair, sustainable funding for hospice care.

We're proud for our voice to be part of this national campaign and to stand alongside so many advocates for end-of-life care.

Join us in calling for fair hospice funding 👉 https://www.hospiceuk.org/fair-funding-hospices

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 ✨

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

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