Supporting the Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
At Harlington Hospice, we believe in supporting not only the people in our care, but also the future of healthcare. This year, we were proud to welcome two Physician Assistant students to Michael Sobell House for a four-month placement that has had a remarkable impact on both the students and the hospice team. A developing […]
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 […]
A Journey Home: Arman’s Story
At Harlington Hospice, we believe in supporting each person to live meaningfully and in comfort, wherever that may be. For Arman, this meant helping him fulfil a deeply personal wish – to return home and be reunited with his family. A wish to go home Arman was just 43 when he came into our care […]
A Graduation to Remember: Debbie’s Journey
At Harlington Hospice and Michael Sobell House, we believe in focusing on what truly matters to each person who comes into our care. For Debbie, this meant recognising her incredible achievement and ensuring she had the chance to celebrate it with the people who loved her most. “Happy go lucky, funny, scatty, lovable” Debbie came […]
TOUCH AND GOA! Shirley’s Christmas Journey
Shirley’s repatriation journey We have learnt at the hospice that travelling ‘home’ when you are very ill often means going back to the country where you were born. This can be a really difficult practical task but so important. Shirley is just 36, with a husband and two delightful sons. She tragically has advanced cancer […]
A chance meeting
A chance meeting in 1972 between Dr Alistair Laing, Consultant Radiotherapist and Dr Eric Hughes of the National Society for Cancer Relief (NSCR, latterly Macmillan), resulted in a report confirming the need for specialist palliative care for people living with a terminal illness. The President of the NSCR, Sir Michael Sobell, was impressed by the […]
1977 – 3
With funding from the NHS, Sir Michael Sobell and the local community, enough funds were raised to build a specialist palliative care unit, and the Michael Sobell Hospice opened its doors ito its first patients.
1977 – 2
With funding from the NHS, Sir Michael Sobell and the local community, enough funds were raised to build a specialist palliative care unit, and the Michael Sobell Hospice opened its doors ito its first patients.
1977 – 1
With funding from the NHS, Sir Michael Sobell and the local community, enough funds were raised to build a specialist palliative care unit, and the Michael Sobell Hospice opened its doors ito its first patients.
