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Poetry Above the Crypt – launch of Contraflow

Poetry Above the Crypt – launch of Contraflow

Join us and friends of HCK, Nancy and Mike, for another Poetry Above the Crypt. Taking place on Saturday 11th November at 7 pm at St Mary Islington, Upper Street, N1 2TX, the event will once again support Hospice Care

Lee Barker November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 Events No Comments Read more

Every Child Counts – creating inclusive, supportive schools

Every Child Counts – creating inclusive, supportive schools

As our Every Child Counts project gets underway, our partners in Meru, Siaya and Kajiado West have been reaching out to schools across these counties. We want to create a supportive and inclusive school environment in which children with life-limiting

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We receive a treasured gift from a special HCK friend

We receive a treasured gift from a special HCK friend

We are delighted to have received the kind donation of a beautiful painting of the original Nairobi Hospice. The painting has been donated by friend of Hospice Care Kenya, Gwyn Sloan. Hospice Care Kenya was originally founded in 1991 to

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Every child counts – changing the lives of children living with life-limiting illness

Every child counts – changing the lives of children living with life-limiting illness

We’re excited to announce our new project which aims to reach many more children and families with life-changing palliative care and psychosocial support. In Kenya, 95% of children living with a life-limiting or life-threatening illness cannot access the palliative care

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Developing a new generation of leadership in palliative care

Developing a new generation of leadership in palliative care

Over the last two years we have been supporting eight nurses, selected from palliative care facilities across Kenya, to become Nurse Leaders. The Palliative Care Nurse Leadership Initiative aimed to develop these individuals’ skills in advocating for and leading palliative

Lee Barker October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 News, OTHER NEWS No Comments Read more

Purity’s story

Purity’s story

“Can you imagine, even in her sick bed she still refers patients to us…” Nurse Gladys from Meru Hospice tells us, “…she is such a darling.” Gladys is speaking about Purity, a patient who first registered at Meru Hospice in

Lee Barker June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 Stories No Comments Read more

Giving new hope to patients in Makueni County

Giving new hope to patients in Makueni County

In Makueni County, southern Kenya, access to palliative care remains incredibly sparse. The vast majority of those in need have no choice but to suffer in isolation without the care, support and pain relief that palliative care can provide. Three

Lee Barker April 19, 2023September 19, 2023 News, OTHER NEWS No Comments Read more

Gift of Hope Appeal – Home-care kits

Gift of Hope Appeal – Home-care kits

Over the years we have helped train over 2,000 community health volunteers across Kenya. A valuable support to over-stretched hospice nurses, these incredible volunteers are the ‘eyes and ears’ on the ground, working in their communities to identify people in

Lee Barker December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 Stories No Comments Read more

Gift of Hope Appeal – Emergency Food Parcel

Gift of Hope Appeal – Emergency Food Parcel

Eating healthily is essential for a person living with cancer and can help maintain general health and well-being; both for patient and hard-working carers. Long-term illness brings many financial pressures, often preventing both patient and carers from being able to

Lee Barker December 16, 2022December 20, 2022 Stories No Comments Read more

Gift of Hope Appeal – Life Saving Treatment for a Child

Gift of Hope Appeal – Life Saving Treatment for a Child

Stacy has just turned three years old but just a few months ago she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. At the age of two her family noticed she had stopped talking and her leg and hand kept shaking. “She

Lee Barker December 9, 2022December 20, 2022 Stories No Comments Read more
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