St Raphaels Hospice
About St Raphaels Hospice
If you or someone you know (living in the borough of Merton or Sutton) is:- approaching the end of life due to frailty or illness, a carer for someone who is, or is bereaved(and) – socially isolated then our project can support you – by introducing you to a’Compassionate Neighbour’. Our Compassionate Neighbours are trained volunteers who can visit you in your home, meet you in the community or call you up on the phone for a friendly chat once a week, to listen and provide emotional support and to help you to connect with your community.
London Road, London Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9DX
Service Eligibility
Information for Volunteers
If you would like to become a’Compassionate Neighbour’ in your local community, by supporting a socially isolated person who is approaching the end of their life, their carer or a bereaved person then our hospice befriending project can introduce you to a community member in need and we can you support you along the way. Our Compassionate Neighbours are fully trained and visit their community members or phone then once a week for an hour or so. This volunteering role makes a huge difference to someone’s life at a time when they need it most and helps to create a more compassionate community.