St Christopher's

We were so touched to be featured in a recent Young Reporter article by News Shopper highlighting our shop in Glades Bromley! https://bit.ly/4feTTSJ This piece doesn't just showcase our fantastic selection of pre-loved treasures, it also captures the heart of what St Christopher's is all about: providing exceptional care for those facing the end of life. Every purchase in our shops makes a real difference, helping us continue to offer specialist support, comfort, and compassion to patients and their families. Thank you to News Shopper and all our wonderful shop supporters! #StChristophersHospice #CharityShop #EndofLifeCare #Community #Bromley P.S. Fancy popping in for a browse? Find your nearest St Christopher's shop here: https://bit.ly/3YGDm2Y

Calling all aspiring and experienced educators! The Teach with CARE course is BACK! Whether you're a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your skills or a complete beginner eager to learn the ropes, this course is for you! ✨ This course is perfect for new educators, experienced teachers looking to refresh their skills and anyone passionate about education. Click here to learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4eVMV58 #TeachWithCARE #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment #OnlineLearning #InPersonLearning #SkillsTraining #EmpoweringEducators

Reimagine what's possible at the end of life. We offer a revolutionary approach to palliative care: Holistic Rehabilitative Palliative Care. Watch the video to discover how we: Focus on maximizing well-being Work as a team Prioritise compassion and connection Learn how we can help navigate this journey. https://bit.ly/40hkYA3 #RehabilitativeCare #PalliativeCare #EndofLifeCare #Compassion #Support

Do you support patients with life-limiting conditions? This FREE webinar is for YOU! Join us for free on 10 Jan for "Caring About Carers" to discover our new toolkit for healthcare professionals. Learn how to partner with communities and offer essential support to caregivers. Don't miss out! Limited spaces available. Register now: https://bit.ly/3BseNii #CarersRights #Carers #PalliativeCare #EndOfLifeCare

Don't miss out! Limited spaces remain for the MND Annual Conference (ONLINE ONLY)! This is your chance to: - Hear the latest research breakthroughs in MND. - Learn from leading experts in the field. - Connect with the MND community. Limited spaces available! Register now: https://bit.ly/48rVYs3

It’s been a worrying time for hospices across the country over the past few months. Many have had to cut services, some are cutting jobs. Increased costs and our NHS funding not keeping up with inflation is taking its toll. A visit to parliament last month alongside Hospice UK meant the team here at St Christopher's the home of the modern hospice movement, were feeling slightly more optimistic. More than 100 MPs came and showed their support for our work and heard about the funding crisis. So last week we were keeping a close eye on the budget, hoping there might be a reference to the importance of end of life care. Unfortunately, instead, hospices and the broader charity sector were dealt another blow with the rise in Employers’ National Insurance and broadening of the threshold. This will cost St Christopher’s around £450K extra each year. That total could’ve funded nine specialist community nurses, helping people stay at home, where they want to be and protecting the NHS’ resources. And although we welcome the extra funding for the NHS, we’re so disappointed that there was no specific mention or allocation to hospices and end of life care. We again call on the government and Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting to help ensure fairer funding for hospices and fix hospices’ broken funding model. Hospices are an important part of the health care system yet remain underfunded for existing services. We are proud to sign this open letter organised by NCVO and ACEVO to the chancellor on the impact of increased employer National Insurance Contributions for charities and the voluntary sector. https://lnkd.in/ekhS4Cay

It’s been a worrying time for hospices across the country over the past few months. Many have had to cut services, some are cutting jobs. Increased costs and our NHS funding not keeping up with inflation is taking its toll. A visit to parliament last month alongside Hospice UK meant the team here at St Christopher's the home of the modern hospice movement, were feeling slightly more optimistic. More than 100 MPs came and showed their support for our work and heard about the funding crisis. So last week we were keeping a close eye on the budget, hoping there might be a reference to the importance of end of life care. Unfortunately, instead, hospices and the broader charity sector were dealt another blow with the rise in Employers’ National Insurance and broadening of the threshold. This will cost St Christopher’s around £450K extra each year. That total could’ve funded nine specialist community nurses, helping people stay at home, where they want to be and protecting the NHS’ resources. And although we welcome the extra funding for the NHS, we’re so disappointed that there was no specific mention or allocation to hospices and end of life care. We again call on the government and Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting to help ensure fairer funding for hospices and fix hospices’ broken funding model. Hospices are an important part of the health care system yet remain underfunded for existing services. We are proud to sign this open letter organised by NCVO and ACEVO to the chancellor on the impact of increased employer National Insurance Contributions for charities and the voluntary sector. https://lnkd.in/ekhS4Cay

We were thrilled to hear Dame Sheila Hancock mention her upcoming event, An Evening with Dame Sheila Hancock, during her appearance on the Channel 5 News. 🌟 🎫 Fancy attending the event? It's on 12 November and tickets are £35, including a welcome drink. Don’t miss this chance to support St Christopher’s! Buy your tickets: https://bit.ly/3Z2Kdp7

Looking to enhance your knowledge and confidence in caring for others? Look no further than St Christopher's CARE's in-person workshops! Develop your expertise in: - Personal Care & Mouthcare: Learn best practices for maintaining comfort and dignity, including bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene. - Rehabilitative Palliative Care: Discover strategies for promoting physical and emotional well-being in patients with life-limiting illnesses. Our state-of-the-art education centre in Sydenham, South East London, offers expert-led sessions, interactive learning and a chance to participate in practical exercises and discussions. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3NK59ud #SkillsWorkshops #PalliativeCare #PersonalCare #Healthcare #Training

✅ Vote for us to support your local hospice! 🛠️ The amazing team at Selco Builders Warehouse have set up a prize draw for one of 12 local organisations to win £5,000 this November, and we need your vote to help us win! 🏥 As Director of Finance and Corporate Services, John Vickers, explains: "With £5,000 we could buy specialist low noise tools to keep our wards open while we carry out much-needed work. It would help us give people the best end of life possible." 📅 Voting closes on 30 November, so get yours in now before it's too late! ➡️ Cast your vote here: https://bit.ly/434d64j