Beryl Howard Obituary – as seen in The Guardian
‘Beryl Howard, my Grandma, who has died aged 85, was a palliative care nurse who rose through the ranks to become manager of the pioneering Michael Sobell hospice, based at Mount Vernon hospital, in Northwood, Middlesex. ‘Beryl was the first nurse to be on the management board of the hospital; as a manager she was […]
Hospice celebrates 45th anniversary on Valentine’s Day
On February 14th, Valentine’s Day, 2022, Michael Sobell Hospice celebrated its 45th anniversary year. It was truly wonderful to celebrate this special year with staff, trustees, volunteers, and friends of the Hospice, including Dr Elaine Laycock. HRH Princess Katherine of Serbia also took the time to send a lovely letter in recognition of this poignant […]
Michael Sobell Hospice receives donation from TK Maxx & Homesense Foundation
Michael Sobell Hospice Charity has received a grant for £500 from The TK Maxx and Homesense Foundation’s Community Fund programme which supports local communities. The TK Maxx and Homesense Foundation was set up in 2015 and its mission is to support children and young people to achieve their potential within their local communities. The Community […]
£10,000 in the Hospice Lottery Jackpot Rollover this Friday!
This week’s Jackpot Rollover is an incredible £10,000! How would you spend £10,000 in 2022? Perhaps you’d put it towards a new car or treat yourself to a luxury summer holiday. Maybe you’d get that new kitchen, conservatory or bathroom you’ve been dreaming about, or you’d treat your loved ones to something special. There are […]
There’s really nothing to be frightened of coming to Michael Sobell Hospice
Lesley Carrington, from Hillingdon, was admitted to the Michael Sobell Hospice Inpatient Unit in July 2021. Here, Lesley, in her own words, shares her journey with us. “My life was going wonderfully. I had my horses, my dogs, cats, rabbits, and my guinea pigs, my whole world was my animals. I didn’t live for […]
Michael Sobell Hospice given £970 by Freemasons
Michael Sobell Hospice (Hillingdon) has been chosen to receive a grant of £970 from the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) Core Hospice Grant Programme. The grant, will be used to support the provision of care at the Hospice for patients and their families. This is just one of 227 grants to hospices around the country from […]
Light up a Life Remembrance Ceremony to take place on Sunday
Sunday sees the return of the Michael Sobell Hospice annual Light up a Life Remembrance Ceremony, an opportunity for families and friends to come together in memory, and honour, of a loved one. The Ceremony, taking place on Sunday 28th November, in the hall inside the Michael Sobell Hospice Fundraising building (next door to the […]
A tribute to our dear friend and colleague, Doug Edmonds
It is with great sadness that the Charity announces the heartbreaking news that Doug Edmonds, our Trustee, colleague and friend, passed away suddenly on 7th September 2021. The Board of Trustees and everyone at the Charity would like to express their deepest condolences to Doug’s wife Anne and their family. Both Michael Sobell Hospice and […]
Go Yellow for Hospice Care Week!
Today marks the start of Hospice Care Week 2021, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the importance of hospice care organised by Hospice UK – and Michael Sobell Hospice (MSH) is encouraging everyone to GO YELLOW during the week! Commenting on the campaign, Michael Sobell Hospice Fundraising Lead, Community & Events, Linda Moore, said: […]
Are you ready to Go Yellow in Hospice Care Week?
Show your support for Michael Sobell Hospice in Hospice Care Week (4th-8th October) by donning yellow. All we need you to do is purchase your ‘I’m going yellow for my local hospice’ sticker, choose a day during the week, get your friends, colleagues, family, and school involved – and GO YELLOW! Why not wear your craziest yellow […]
