I have two reasons for pounding the streets and putting myself through this pain. I am a proud member of staff at St Christopher's but more importantly I have experienced their support first hand.

My Dad, Paul (the sports man, the joker, the intellectual, the mentor) was supported throughout the last year of his life. He had physical and emotional support, helping him to live well for as long as possible. When we spoke about the end of his life, he told me he wanted to be somewhere that he felt safe. After a difficult week in hospital we arranged for him to be transferred to ST Christopher's. On the journey he instantly became calmer and died peacefully within a few hours of getting there. I really believe that he felt safe.

St Christopher's are proud to offer world class palliative and end of life care to everyone who needs it, whenever or wherever that may be. We are also here for the people closest to you.

The hospice itself is a friendly, vibrant place, and as unlike a traditional hospital as we can make it. But rest assured, our medical and nursing care is excellent and our clinical teams are highly professional and devoted to doing their best for you.

However, as we often say, we’re more than just a hospice. We are proud of our community programmes that offer practical, emotional and spiritual support to over 7,500 people in the local area, most of whom we will help to continue living at home. If you’re one of them, we are ready to help you too.

We are a place for everyone.

We rely on donations to care for our patients and those close to them. Please help us to raise funds to continue this important work by donating to St Christopher’s. Thank you.