News & Media

Tribute to Jack Sapsworth, MBE, DL (1941-2017)

24 February 2017

On Saturday 18 February, staff at Keech Hospice Care were saddened to learn of the death of one of the hospice’s much-loved founder members, Jack Sapsworth, MBE, DL, at the age of 75. During his illness, he was able to benefit from care at the hospice he helped to establish nearly 30 years before. “It […]

Keech Hospice team finalists for national award

22 February 2017

The My Care Co-ordination Team at Keech Hospice Care is thrilled to be one of three finalists for an award in Effective Co-ordination of Care. The My Care Team supports Luton patients with long-term or end-of-life conditions who want their place of care to be in their own homes. This means working with many local […]

Student goes dry for January for his brother’s hospice

30 January 2017

A university student from Harpenden has ditched the drink to raise over £1,000 for the Hertfordshire children’s hospice which cares for his brother. Harry Josephs, 20, who attends Nottingham University, raised the money for Keech Hospice Care which supports terminally ill children across Hertfordshire, including his brother Dominic, 17. “It’s not been easy giving up […]

Smiley Sam raises £41,000

20 January 2017

Dear editor, Thank you to all our wonderful local people for the support and generosity shown to our Smiley Sam train and Santa this Christmas as they travelled the streets of Luton and the surrounding areas spreading much cheer and joy. Smiley Sam’s tour has now come to an end and we are proud to […]

Santa Run for Bedford’s little Harry

21 November 2016

The sister of a Bedford boy who died is calling on the people of the town to paint the Embankment a sea of red and support Bedford’s Santa Run on 4 December 2016. Ella Russell’s. 5, brother, Harry,3, died at Keech Hospice Care, Bedfordshire’s children’s hospice, in November 2015. Ella, who lives in the Castle […]

Luton boxer opens first of new look hospice shops

25 October 2016

A Luton boxer has today opened the first of three new look shops in support of his charity which cares for seriously ill adults and children in Luton and South Beds. The Keech Hospice Care charity shop in Park Street, in the centre of Luton, now holds more quality bargains after its floor space has […]

Hospice patients become overnight internet sensation

4 October 2016

Terminally ill patients in Luton have become an overnight internet sensation and gained celebrity backing as they bust the myth that hospice’s are just where you got to die. The hard-hitting film by six patients from Keech Hospice Care shows the individual support each receives as they battle cancer, motor neuron disease or multiple sclerosis. […]

Nurses trek India for their patients

26 September 2016

Four nurses are taking on the challenge of a lifetime in memory of their patients and to raise money for terminally ill adults and children. The nurses from Keech Hospice Care in Luton, along with ten other staff and supporters from the charity, will be trekking across the tough terrain of Kerala, South India. Shirley […]

Granny swims Channel for Keech Hospice Care

22 September 2016

A grandma has successfully swam the English Channel to raise money for end of life adults and children. Alli Harmer, 58, from St Albans, completed the crossing for Keech Hospice Care this week as part of a four person relay team in a time of 14 hours and 56 minutes. The grandmother to four grandchildren […]

Come party! KeechFest celebrates 25 years of care

30 August 2016

One of Luton’s most popular charities is throwing open its doors and inviting you to join the party and celebrate its 25th Birthday. Live music and family entertainment will be rocking the beautiful gardens of Keech Hospice Care in Great Bramingham Lane, Luton as the charity’s KeechFest garden festival is back by popular demand on […]