
The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice offers Specialist Palliative Care to those facing the end of their life and to those who love and care for them, serving a population of 600,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire.
Every day we support over 100 patients and carers in their own homes, in the community and at the Hospice (in our In-Patient unit, Day Hospice, Out-Patients and through Bereavement Counselling). As far as possible, we offer people the choice about where they are cared for.
The Hospice receives less than 16% NHS funding and relies heavily on the support and generosity of the local community. All our services are free of charge but it costs £10,000 a day and therefore donations and legacy gifts are crucial.
In April 2006, the Hospice sadly had to close four of its 18 beds as the result of a significant drop in legacy income and general donations. The Living Appeal was launched to raise awareness of our need for support. Thanks to our generous community, we were delighted to re-open two of the four beds. We are continuing the Living Appeal in the hope of soon being able to re-open the remaining beds. Please support the Living Appeal