Three participants in blue Farleigh Hospice supporter T‑shirts pause on a bridge during the Walk for Life, with sunny weather and greenery behind them.

Join us this Sunday for Walk for Life

Sign up on the day in support of local hospice care and help us make a difference for families across mid Essex.

Sign up and event info

Supporting people affected by life-limiting illness and bereavement across mid Essex.

Access care and support

Referrals

How to refer, eligibility criteria, and access to referral forms.

Planning ahead

Information and support to help you talk about your wishes and plan for the future.

Our Inpatient Unit

Short-term specialist inpatient care for symptom control and end-of-life support.

For patients

Information and support to help you access the care you need.

The difference your support makes

It's only thanks to your generous donations and fundraising efforts that Farleigh Hospice can continue to be here for everyone in our community who needs us.
A male marathon runner wearing Farleigh Hospice branded top smiles as he holds his arms up on a London street.
“I ran the London Marathon in memory of my beautiful mother-in-law Carole, who spent the final weeks of her life in the incredible care of Farleigh Hospice. They were a source of compassion, dignity and comfort during a time of unimaginable difficulty.”

- Matt

£15 a month

Could help pay for a patient to receive specialist care in our Inpatient Unit.

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.

Open Gardens

Join us in Summer 2026 as our wonderful community opens their gardens to visitors, all in support of local hospice care.

Robson’s story

Shane, from Braintree, explains why support from Farleigh Hospice was so important when his family was caring for his brother, Robson.

Outdoor selfie of three people smiling in bright sunlight, featuring a young man with dark hair and a short beard in a gray polo shirt, a child with light hair and a nose piercing in the center, and an older woman with a shaved head wearing a red cardigan and nose stud, sitting together on a patio with glass windows and blue sky in the background.

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.

MND patient supported by her husband and Farleigh Hospice nurse.

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.

Volunteer Hugh volunteering in our cafe.

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 a gentleman cared for by Farleigh Hospice with is wife, Debbie.

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.