St Christopher's

Congratulations are in order for our former Chair Morgan Jones! He was awarded an MBE in the recent Kings’ Birthday Honours list 👏 🎉 Morgan was a Trustee for St Christopher’s from 2002 until 2021, and was recognised by the King for services to people living with a terminal illness and their families ❤️ Morgan said “I am more passionate now about hospice care than when I joined the board all those years ago and I’m immensely proud of all that we have achieved over the years.” During his time at the hospice Morgan led the fundraising of £2.5m for the building our Anniversary Centre which is a central hub at our Sydenham site 👏 He also over saw the creation of the Centre for Awareness and Response to End of Life (CARE) – a £6.5m education facility next to our hospice in Sydenham 👏 So, we of course think this accolade is well deserved! 🌟 Thank you for your continued support Morgan. Read our full write up of Morgan’s MBE here https://bit.ly/3YjDkzs

We would like to thank everyone who has shown their support by attending our Remembering With Ribbons days, left a ribbon in someone's name, or who has visited our gardens to see these wonderful displays 💜 💛 💚 ❤️ If you haven't managed to visit our trees yet, there's still time! Our Ribbons displays will stay up at our Sydenham and Orpington gardens until Monday 29 July. For more information or to make a donation in memory click here https://bit.ly/3Sczl41 #RememberingWithRibbons #StChristophersHospice #InMemory #SupportAndCare #RemembranceEvent #CommunitySupport

Calling all care home, hospice, and health & social care professionals! 📅 Don't miss our two-day conference focused on the dynamic landscape of ageing, in partnership with Nightingale Hammerson. Discover ground-breaking opportunities, innovative practices, and the vital need for cross-sector collaboration. Learn from leading experts about the future of dementia, frailty, and end-of-life care. 🎟️ Early Bird Discount Available Now! Secure your spot and save. 👉 Register Here: https://bit.ly/4cNKz76 #FutureOfAgeing #HealthcareProfessionals #EarlyBirdDiscount #StChristophersCARE #CareHomes #Hospices

🩺💔 Caring for people with advancing heart failure presents significant challenges, especially for their caregivers. Our recent conference - Improving Palliative Care for People with Advancing Heart Failure - highlighted the crucial role of communication and the need for collaboration between health and social care settings to improve patient outcomes. Key Points: 🌍 Heart failure is a growing global issue, affecting millions. 🤝 Palliative and heart failure care professionals need to work together for holistic, personalised patient care. ⌛ Early intervention by palliative care teams can significantly improve patient quality of life. 👄 Effective communication between patients, carers, and healthcare professionals is essential. 🔑 Integrated services and relationship-building are key to successful palliative care. Discover more about the insights and stories shared at the conference, including practical steps for improving collaboration and patient care. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3zLgAhy #PalliativeCare #HeartFailure #HealthcareCollaboration #PatientCare #StChristophers

📅 Today marks the 57th Anniversary of St Christopher's Hospice. Since opening our doors on 24 July 1967, we have provided palliative and end-of-life care to those in our community. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the last 57 years. 💭 What has the hospice meant to you? Share your memories in the comments below.

👩⚕️👨⚕️ Calling GP Trainees and Early Career GPs! Join our Virtual Community of Practice for GP trainees in their final year (ST3) and GPs within the first five years post-training. Focused on palliative and end-of-life care, this group offers invaluable opportunities to: 🧠 Enhance your knowledge: Learn about managing symptoms and navigating challenging conversations. 🤝 Network with peers: Connect with other professionals who share an interest in palliative care. 🎓 Share and learn: Bring your experiences and questions to a supportive and safe space. Don't miss this chance to grow professionally and improve patient care. 👉 Join the Community https://bit.ly/4cXCLiS #GPCommunity #PalliativeCare #ProfessionalDevelopment #StChristophers

Feeling nervous about teaching others in your role? You're not alone! Watch the video to hear Matt, one of our tutors, explain why he thinks Teach with CARE is essential to boost your teaching confidence! Teach with CARE is a supportive 4-day course designed to equip YOU with the skills and knowledge to become a confident and effective educator. Ready to take your teaching to the next level? https://bit.ly/467IwZ7 #TeachWithCARE #LearnToTeach

"From day one I've had good treatment. It's 10 out of 10 for me" Zaffar 💭 Hospice care isn't just about medical care; it's about creating a world of personalised comfort, compassion, and support. 🌍✨ At St Christopher's, what matters to you, matters to us. Find out how we make it happen: https://bit.ly/48QVTOh ☝

There is currently an issue affecting IT systems globally. This isn’t affecting our care or clinical record system, however we are unable to access some of the NHS systems. This should not affect the care we provide. If you have any concerns please call us on 020 8768 4500.

Are you a professional working in health and social care interested to contribute to positive experiences of death, dying and loss through strong and confident leadership? If so, here's a message from Jess ahead of our Pathfinder Leaders in Palliative Care Programme on 24 July for you!. Find out more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/3zEUqO8 #EOL #Healthcare #Palliative #Hospice #Leadership