Clinical Advice Line
Speak to our clinical team for advice and support.
Cycle for Life 2026
Cycle for Life is back for one last time - and we’d love you to be part of this special final ride. 20km, 50km or 100km routes.
Join us on Sunday 20 September for Farleigh Hospice’s much-loved sponsored cycling event through the beautiful Essex countryside.
For patients
Information and support to help you access the care you need.
For professionals
Guidance on referrals, education and working with our teams.
For families and carers
Support and information for those caring for a loved one.
Celebrating Our Volunteers
Our volunteers are woven into every part of Farleigh Hospice. From welcoming visitors at reception to supporting patients on our Inpatient Unit, helping in our shops, gardens and café, supporting our events and fundraising activities, working in our offices, and raising vital funds, their contribution is felt across our whole organisation.
“It’s like a support group. I come out feeling great. I’ve made so many new friends, it’s my therapy.”
Bev - Writtle Shop Volunteer
3,000
Local people cared for each year
Supporting people where they need us most - at home, in the community and at our hospice.
Latest from Farleigh Hospice
Discover what’s happening at Farleigh Hospice. Explore upcoming events, read our latest news, and read real stories from the people and families we support.
South Woodham Ferrers Open Gardens
Enjoy exploring the garden delights in South Woodham Ferrers.
Cycle for Life – Sign up today!
Sign up now for the final ride!
TCS London Marathon 2027
Run for #TeamFarleigh in the London Marathon
Farleigh Hospice receives £500 Primark shopping spree
Farleigh was invited to go ‘wild in the aisles’ at Primark in Chelmsford last month, with £500 to spend on beneficial items for our patients.
Farleigh joins Hospice Education Partnership
Farleigh has joined with St Elizabeth Hospice and St Helena Hospice in a joint Hospice Education Partnership initiative.
One family’s journey through loss
This Dying Matters Awareness Week (May 4- 10, 2026), communities across the UK are coming together to break the stigma surrounding death and grief.
Ann and Peter’s story
Ann and her husband Peter share how Farleigh Hospice has supported them to adapt to life with motor neurone disease, providing practical care, home adaptations, and emotional support to help Ann maintain independence and live well at home.
Meet Hugh, Kitchen Volunteer in our Courtyard Café
Hugh volunteers in the Courtyard Café kitchen, helping with deliveries, stock control, and daily catering support while sharing how his role at Farleigh Hospice has given him purpose, routine, and a rewarding sense of contribution.
Kevin and Laura’s story
When Kevin needed specialist care, Farleigh Hospice was there for him and his family. His daughter, Laura, explains how important this was to them all.