
St Joseph's Hospice
St Joseph’s Hospice provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people with life-limiting illnesses, supporting individuals and families across East London with dignity and humanity.
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About service:
St Joseph’s Hospice is a long-standing and deeply respected charity dedicated to caring for people with life-limiting conditions across East London. Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of Charity, the hospice was built on a simple yet profound belief: that every person deserves comfort, dignity and compassionate support at the end of life. Over more than a century, this mission has remained steadfast, guiding the hospice as it cares for individuals from some of London’s most diverse and vibrant communities.
What makes St Joseph’s particularly remarkable is its holistic approach to care. The hospice recognises that palliative support extends far beyond medical treatment—it encompasses emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing too. Their specialist teams offer personalised care in the hospice’s tranquil setting, within people’s own homes, and through a wide range of community-based services designed to make support accessible to all who need it.
St Joseph’s also acknowledges the profound impact that serious illness has on families and caregivers. By providing counselling, bereavement support, practical guidance and respite opportunities, the charity ensures that loved ones feel held, informed and supported. This family-centred ethos, combined with the dedication of skilled staff and volunteers, enables St Joseph’s to bridge the gap between expert clinical care and the deep human need for connection during times of uncertainty.
With compassion at its core, St Joseph’s Hospice continues to stand as a vital sanctuary of care and understanding—ensuring that every person’s final chapter is met with empathy, respect and the freedom to experience life as fully as possible.


