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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.

17/10/2025

Get festive at our Christmas Market and Santa's Grotto! ✨🎄

Join us for two magical days filled with festive cheer, local stalls, delicious treats, and the return of our much-loved Santa’s Grotto! 🎅🎁

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Click the link in our bio to book.

Want to get involved?
We're looking for fantastic stallholders to be part of the festive fun and help make this year's market truly special!

We’re also inviting local choirs and brass bands to bring the sounds of the season to life 🎶

To get in touch, please email: emilyimms@straphaels.org.uk

15/10/2025

We strive to make every stay as comfortable as possible for patients and their families.

From the moment you walk through our doors, we're here to provide care, comfort, and support every step of the way 💜

10/10/2025

This is about busting myths and showing that hospice care is truly more than you think.

Every corner of our Hospice tells a different story, and each one shows that care goes far beyond the clinical.

08/10/2025

This read our Joint CEO's blog about what hospice care really means, and why it's more vital than ever.

At St Raphael’s, it isn’t just about the final days. It’s about helping people live with dignity, independence, and joy. From bedside weddings and living room dances, to pizza parties and creating keepsakes with family, this is what real hospice care looks like.

But with a growing demand and rising costs, we’re facing a £260,000 shortfall this year alone. We need your help to continue this vital work.

Read Nick’s full message here:
www.straphaels.org.uk/hospicecareweek

06/10/2025

On the wards, in the community, and in people’s homes across the UK, hospices look after people who need palliative and end of life care day in, day out.

They make 1.4 million community visits to help people at the end of their lives, delivering care closer to home, keeping people out of hospital who do not need to be there, and letting many people be in the place they love most: their own home.

But just when these services should be growing, they’re shrinking. With the right support, there is so much more they can do.

That’s why, this , we’re celebrating all the things that hospices do to make people’s lives better to help raise awareness that these services should be properly funded.

Because hospice care is more than you think.
https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/hospice-care-week

01/10/2025

🎓 Student Counsellors – Placement Opportunity

We're looking for volunteer student counsellors to support people coping with bereavement after a terminal illness. This is a meaningful chance to gain experience in grief counselling and make a difference in your local community.

✅ Ideal for students:
- Studying at Level 4+
- With 30+ hrs client work (preferred)
- Empathic, ethical, inclusive
- Able to see 3 clients/week
- Studying Integrative or Humanistic modality (most needed)

🌟 We offer:
- Group clinical supervision (BACP-compliant)
- Supportive specialist team
- Travel expenses paid
- A chance to support a respected local charity

📧 Interested? Email:
psychosocialdepartment@straphaels.org.uk
with your course details + why you’d like to volunteer.

Interviews end of October – get in touch soon!

29/09/2025

We’re delighted to launch this year’s Light up a Life appeal, inviting our community to come together in memory of those we love.

This year, we’re introducing beautiful bamboo star decorations you can take home, alongside our traditional paper stars for the hospice Christmas trees.

In this short video, our Joint-CEO, Becca, shares more about these special stars and what Light up a Life means to our community. 🎥💫

Dedicate your star and be part of this year’s Light up a Life: www.straphaels.org.uk/Appeal/lual25

23/09/2025

We're supporting Hospice UK 's campaign for fair hospice funding and we need your help.

Hospice UK has a launched a campaign encouraging people to write to their MPs to tell them that they urgently need to support hospice care.

Thanks to our incredible supporters, we've been able to keep up with the growing demand for our care. But each year, closing the widening funding gap becomes more difficult.

It takes 30 seconds of your time to write to your MP. Visit the link below to find out more:
https://action.hospiceuk.org/hospice-care-much-more-than-you-think

22/09/2025

Our Santa Dash is back! 🎅🎄

Join us at Nonsuch Park on Sunday 14 December for one of the jolliest events of the year!

Last year, 400+ Santas took over the park - now it’s your turn! Choose between a 1.2k family stroll or a 5k dash and get ready to run in full festive style. 🏃

Early bird offer - limited time only! 🎁
Click the link below and sign up to take advantage of our special discount and secure your place!
https://www.straphaels.org.uk/Event/santadash25

16/09/2025

As the winter months approach, a time when grief can feel especially heavy, our counselling team shares a gentle guide to help you navigate loss. These tips are designed to support you in honoring your loved ones while finding ways to live as fully and peacefully as possible 💜.

You can find the full guide here www.straphaels.org.uk/tips-for-grief

12/09/2025

Ready to Trek the Thames! 💪

Good luck to all of our amazing trekkers taking on the Thames Bridges Trek tomorrow! The route consists of 16 bridges in total, starting from Putney Bridge and finishing at London Bridge! 🌉

Feeling inspired? If you'd like to take part in an Ultra Challenge, head over to the events section on our website to see how you can get involved.

10/09/2025

You're invited! ✨

Join us on Friday 26 September for our first-ever Winter Collection Preview Evening at our Wimbledon Village shop. 👗👖

Be among the first to browse a stunning handpicked selection of preloved womenswear, menswear & accessories.

🎟️ Tickets are £5 and include a glass of prosecco or a soft drink!

You can purchase your tickets in-store or through the link below- be quick! Tickets are limited:
https://www.straphaels.org.uk/shopping

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London Road
Sutton
SM39DX

Website

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

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