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Important update

We are facing a funding shortfall of £1.178 million this year. Our services are under significant pressure.


You can help us change this. Together, we can protect hospice care now, and for the future.


Donate to our Crisis Appeal

We believe in living well to the end of your days

Welcome. We are a local charity providing free, compassionate end of life care and support to patients and their families. Our services are available to people living in the communities of North Hertfordshire, Stevenage and surrounding towns and villages in Central Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Supporting you

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Social and emotional support for anyone experiencing loneliness.

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Receive 24 hour specialist care on our Inpatient Unit.

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Maintain skills, confidence and optimise your quality of life.

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Emotional, psychological and spiritual support, pre- and post- bereavement.

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Our Frailty Nurses work with nursing, care and learning disability homes.

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Providing a friendly, welcoming space in the heart of our community.

Supporting us


It costs us £6.5m a year to provide our services free of charge, with only a third of this funding coming from the NHS. 

Make a donation

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£26 could pay for an hour's healthcare provided by two assistants for patients in the community during the day

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£46 funds a patient to attend activities run by our Rehab and Wellbeing team, including wellness workshops and physiotherapy.

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£59 could pay for our Family Support Team to provide emotional support for a patient and their family members

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£5 a month could pay for the petrol used by our community team on a home visit

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£12 a month could pay for a freshly-cooked meal for a patient on our Inpatient Unit

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£20 a month could allow a patient to attend an exercise class, helping them rebuild their strength

How much would you like to donate?
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