Your Hospice Our News 2025
Your Hospice, Our News is filled to the brim with interesting stories and perspectives from key members, volunteers and fundraisers across our organisation. Read our latest newsletter Recent news and stories Below are a selection of stories and memories documented by the teams at Harlington Hospice and Michael Sobell House.
Remembering Peter Grace
Anyone who met Peter knows he left a lasting impression – not just for his wit or warmth, but for the way he faced life’s hardest moments with courage and kindness. In July 2024, Peter was diagnosed with cancer. He accepted his prognosis with remarkable inner strength and determination, even when the path ahead was […]
Funding boost helps ensure future sustainability of hospices across North West London
NHS North West London has announced a transformative commitment to improving end of life care for Londoners that will help safeguard the future of palliative care in the area. NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB) announces £10.7m funding boost for hospices which will secure the provision of care for more people living and […]
Gifts in Wills are critical to our care – UK campaign brings hospices together
A national campaign encourages the general public to support their local hospice by leaving a gift in their wills. We at Harlington Hospice supporting Michael Sobell House are proud to be part of a wider hospice movement – a movement which prioritises compassionate care for our most vulnerable. Hospice funding is challenged Hospices across the […]
Volunteering after Retirement – The Unexpected JoysÂ
Jutta, one of our amazing Reception Volunteers at our Inpatient Unit at Michael Sobell House, shared her experience of working in our Inpatient Unit and the joys it has brought her. Read her story below. Harlington Hospice (HH): How long have you been a volunteer with us and what inspired you to volunteer with us? […]
Powerday Charity Shop raises £50,000 for Harlington hospice
Waste Weekend events raised total of £50,000 for Harlington Hospice over the past 4 year Everyone at Harlington Hospice is deeply appreciative of the continuous support from Powerday over the last four years. Through their recycled goods charity shop at West Drayton, Waste Weekend Charity Shop they have raised £20,000 this year, making a running […]
Suraj’s volunteering story
Suraj has been a volunteer at Michael Sobell House since his mother was supported by our team three years ago. After working across our Fundraising and Inpatient Unit Teams in various volunteering capacities, Suraj shared his experience with us. Read his story below. “My mum had been staying at the Inpatient Unit, about three years […]
Ickenham & District Society of Model Engineers
Our Team spoke to the Ickenham & District Society of Model Engineers about why they chose to support Michael Sobell House with the money raised from their model railway and stall.  The Ickenham & District Society of Model Engineers has been supporters of Michael Sobell House for a number of years. In November 2023, they […]
Royal Parks Half Marathon 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 Royal Parks Half Marathon Team. They have raised an incredible £6173 in total.  We were so pleased to have such a fantastic team of runners in the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2023. Their dedication and determination, throughout their training and fundraising leading up to the event on Sunday 8th October 2023 […]
Your Hospice, Our News: November 2023
Your Hospice, Our News is filled to the brim with interesting stories and perspectives from key members, volunteers and fundraisers across our organisation. Read our latest newsletter
