30th anniversary milestone for The Sobell Bridge Club
2022 sees the 30th anniversary of the founding of The Sobell Bridge Club. Over the past three decades, the Club has donated almost £900k towards Michael Sobell Hospice, through table monies, fundraising, and social events. During the pandemic, virtual bridge was introduced when Covid-19 interrupted face-to-face sessions, and while this session continues to be open […]
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 […]
Family pay tribute to Hospice that cared for wonderful daughter and sister in her final months
Georgi Baker, sister of Kellie ‘Kel’ Hayes, who sadly passed away at Michael Sobell Hospice in November 2020, after battling cervical cancer, aged just 38, speaks candidly about the care she experienced during her final months.    “Kel had a short stay in Michael Sobell Hospice in early 2020 as she was very poorly and needed […]
The Power of Pets
We know how important our pets are to us. They provide comfort, familiarity, and calmness, and it’s now recognised that they can make a huge difference to patients and families during traumatic times. Our Nurse Consultant, Jo Fernandes, is a keen horsewoman and runs a horse and pony visiting service that helps bereaved children and […]
