More Than a Building:
When you think of hospice care, you might imagine a peaceful building or quiet rooms where patients spend their final days. But hospice is so much more than a place — it’s the people who bring it to life.
At St. Joseph’s Hospice, every team member plays a crucial role in creating a circle of care, support, and compassion that surrounds patients and their families from the moment they walk through our doors — and long after.
Let’s take a moment to meet the incredible people who make hospice care possible.
The Clinical Team: Compassion in Action
At the heart of hospice care is our clinical team — nurses, personal support workers, physicians, and therapists who provide expert medical care tailored to each individual’s needs.
Their focus is on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. They manage pain and symptoms, support emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and provide a calm presence during life’s most challenging moments.
But hospice nursing is about more than just medicine — it’s about listening, understanding, and honoring each person’s story.
The Community and Support Care Team: A Network of Care
Hospice care extends beyond the bedside. Our community and support care team includes social workers, counsellors, spiritual care providers, and bereavement specialists.
They walk alongside families, offering emotional support, grief counselling, and resources to help navigate the complex journey of end-of-life care. They also run community programs that educate and connect people around hospice and grief.
This team ensures no one walks alone.
The Fundraising Team: Fueling Compassionate Care
Hospice care at St. Joseph’s is provided free of charge — a promise made possible by the generosity of donors and the hard work of our fundraising team.
From organizing events like Hike for Hospice and Handbags for Hospice to grant writing and donor relations, this team builds the financial foundation that keeps our doors open and our care accessible to all.
Their dedication helps turn compassion into action.
The Volunteer Team: Heartfelt Service and Connection
Volunteers bring warmth, companionship, and extra hands to hospice care.
From visiting patients, assisting with activities, to supporting families and helping at events, their presence enriches the hospice community.
Their generous spirit reminds us all of the power of kindness and human connection.
Hospice Is More Than a Building — It’s People
At St. Joseph’s Hospice, we are proud that care is delivered by a community of compassionate individuals working together — each playing a vital part in supporting patients and families through life’s most sacred moments.
Our hospice is not just bricks and mortar. It’s a circle of care made real by the hearts and hands of our people.
If you’d like to learn more about our teams or find ways to get involved, visit www.sjhospicelondon.com