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Farleigh Hospice

Farleigh Hospice

About

Our Organisation

Farleigh Hospice is a registered charity (Charity No. 284670) delivering compassionate hospice care to people living with life-limiting illnesses across mid Essex. Founded in 1982, the charity has continued to develop its services and clinical expertise to reflect the changing needs of the local community.

Today, Farleigh Hospice supports individuals and families at some of the most challenging moments of their lives, with a focus on dignity, comfort, and quality of life.

Our Vision

Everyone approaching the end of life is supported to live as well as possible and experience a dignified death.

Our Mission

Farleigh Hospice is committed to leading the delivery of outstanding palliative, end of life and bereavement care. The charity works closely with patients, their families, carers, and healthcare partners to ensure care is personalised, coordinated, and centred around individual needs.

Our Values

Caring

Showing compassion, kindness, and understanding to everyone we support.

Dedicated

Working together as a committed team, always striving to deliver the highest standards of care.

Respectful

Valuing openness and honesty, embracing individuality, and promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion.

Innovative

Using creativity, collaboration, and partnership working to make the best possible use of resources.

Who We Are

Farleigh Hospice is an independent charitable organisation providing specialist hospice care throughout mid Essex. Since opening its doors in 1982, the hospice has grown alongside the community it serves, expanding both its clinical services and community-based care.

Its multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals offers expert support tailored to each individual’s circumstances.

Who We Help

Farleigh Hospice supports people living with a wide range of life-limiting conditions, including:

  1. Cancer

  2. Neurological conditions

  3. Chronic heart disease

  4. Lung and respiratory illnesses

  5. Renal (kidney) disease

Care is delivered both within the hospice’s Inpatient Unit and in people’s own homes.

The charity also provides essential support to families, carers, and individuals who are bereaved. Bereavement services are available to anyone in mid Essex, regardless of whether their loved one received care from Farleigh Hospice.

Referrals can be made by individuals, family members, or friends (with consent), as well as through GPs and other healthcare professionals. Care is tailored to individual needs, and people may be discharged and re-referred as their circumstances change.

How We Help

Farleigh Hospice focuses on helping people live as fully and comfortably as possible from diagnosis through to the end of life. All care is provided free of charge and addresses both physical symptoms and emotional wellbeing.

Support includes expert advice on symptom management, pain control, emotional support, and practical guidance. Around 80% of hospice care is delivered in the community and in patients’ homes, allowing people to remain in familiar surroundings whenever possible.

The hospice’s Inpatient Unit offers 24-hour care, including respite stays and end of life care, when required.

How We Are Funded

All Farleigh Hospice services are provided completely free to people across mid Essex.

Approximately 44% of the charity’s annual running costs are funded by the local NHS. The remaining funding relies on the generosity of the local community, including donations, fundraising, and volunteer support. It costs over £21,000 every day to continue delivering these vital services.

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