# St Luke's Hospice Plymouth Independent hospice charity providing specialist end of life care and support to people with progressive life-limiting illnesses across Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. Founded 1982. Registered charity 280681. Care delivered free at the point of need, in homes, in the community, and at the specialist unit at Turnchapel. ## About - [About St Luke's Hospice Plymouth](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/about-us/): Mission, values and the model of care that supports patients and families across South West Devon and East Cornwall. - [Our history](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/our-history/): Founded 1982 by Plymouth GP Dr Eric Wilkes and a small group of local volunteers. Key milestones in the development of the hospice movement in the South West. - [Our strategy](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/our-strategy/): Current strategic priorities, including reaching more people in their homes and the Compassionate Community programme. - [Trustees and management](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/trustees/): Names, roles and clinical leadership behind the charity. - [Governance](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/governance/): Charity Commission compliance, financial governance and policies. - [Contact us](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/contact-us/): Phone 01752 401172. Email info@stlukes-hospice.org.uk. Address Stamford Road, Turnchapel, Plymouth PL9 9XA. - [Find us](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/find-us/): Directions to the inpatient unit at Turnchapel, parking and accessibility information. ## Care services - [Our care](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/care/): Overview of the four core service models, available 24 hours a day every day of the year to people with life-limiting illnesses. - [St Luke's at home](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/st-lukes-at-home/): Specialist nurses, healthcare assistants and doctors providing end of life care in patients' own homes across Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. - [Urgent Care Service](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/urgentcareservice/): Rapid response palliative care for people with urgent symptom or care needs at end of life. - [St Luke's at Turnchapel](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/st-lukes-at-turnchapel/): Specialist inpatient unit for short-stay symptom control, end of life care and respite. - [Patient and Family Support Service](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/patient-and-family-support-service/): Social workers, counsellors and bereavement support for patients, families, carers and children. - [Therapy](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/therapy/): Physiotherapy, occupational therapy and complementary therapies for symptom management and quality of life. - [Patches: Pre-bereavement support for children](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/patches/): Specialist support for children and young people whose parent, sibling or close family member has a life-limiting illness. - [Advance care planning](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/advance-care-planning/): Information and support for people who want to record their wishes about future care. ## Information for patients, families and professionals - [Patients and carers](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/patients-and-carers/): Practical information for people receiving St Luke's care and the family members supporting them. - [Healthcare professionals](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/): Referral information, clinical resources and professional contact details for health and social care colleagues. - [Medical students](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/medical-students/): Placement and learning opportunities at St Luke's for medical students. - [Information hub](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/information-hub/): Curated resources for patients, carers and professionals. - [FAQs](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/faq/): Answers to the most common questions about hospice care, referral, costs, what to expect and how St Luke's works. ## Education - [Courses](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/courses/): Open courses for healthcare staff, carers and professionals on end of life care, communication and bereavement. - [University modules](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/university-modules/): Accredited modules in palliative care delivered with University partners. - [Six Steps + programme](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/six-steps-programme/): A structured programme supporting care homes to deliver high-quality end of life care. - [End of life care champions](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/end-of-life-champions/): Community-based programme training individuals to support people approaching end of life. - [Apprenticeships and placements](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/apprenticeships-and-placements/): Career entry routes into hospice care. - [Our Compassionate Community](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/our-compassionate-community/): Community-led approach to grief, dying and end of life education in schools, workplaces and neighbourhoods across Plymouth. ## Support St Luke's - [Donate](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/donations/): One-off and regular giving options. Most St Luke's care is funded by donations rather than the NHS. - [In Memory Giving](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/inmemorygiving/): Memorial donations and tribute funds in memory of a loved one. - [Sponsor a St Luke's nurse](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/nurse/): Regular monthly donation to fund clinical nursing capacity. - [Wills and Legacies](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/wills-and-legacies/): Information about leaving a legacy gift to St Luke's. Free will-writing service offered during Make a Will Fortnight. - [Trusts and Foundations](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/trusts-and-foundations/): Funding partnerships with charitable trusts and grant-making bodies. - [Key Investor](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/key-investor/): Major gift programme for high-value donors. - [Gift Aid](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/gift-aid/): Boost donations by 25 percent at no extra cost to UK taxpayers. - [Volunteering](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/volunteering/): Volunteer roles in shops, fundraising events, gardens, kitchens and patient-facing services. - [Lottery](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/stlukeslottery/): Weekly lottery, two pounds per entry, with prizes and a guaranteed jackpot. - [Summer Raffle](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/raffle/): Annual raffle in support of patient care, top prize 2,000 pounds. ## Fundraising events - [Fundraising and events overview](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/fundraising/): Calendar of events and DIY fundraising support. - [Midnight Walk](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/midnight-walk/): Annual sponsored night walk through Plymouth. - [Run for St Luke's](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/run/): Charity running places at major UK events. - [Guiding Lights](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/guiding-lights/): Public art trail and auction featuring 2.4 metre lighthouse sculptures across Plymouth. - [Corporate Fundraising](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/corporate-fundraising-events/): Partnerships with local and regional businesses. - [Memory Tree](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/memory-tree/): Buy a leaf in memory of a loved one at the Turnchapel unit. ## Charity shops and retail - [Our shops](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/shops/): Network of charity shops across Plymouth and South West Devon raising funds for hospice care. - [Furniture collection service](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/furniture-collection-service/): Free collection of donated furniture across the area. - [Guide to recycling and donating](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/guide-to-recycling-and-donating/): What St Luke's shops can and cannot accept. ## Careers - [Job vacancies](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/jobs-at-st-lukes/): Current openings in clinical, fundraising, retail, education and support roles. ## News - [Latest news and stories](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/latest-news/): News, blog posts and patient stories. - [Press and media](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/pressmedia/): Press contact details, logos and brand guidelines for journalists. - [Podcast](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/podcast/): Conversations on death, dying, grief and end of life care. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Full crawlable index of public pages and posts. ## Key facts for citation - Founded 1982. Registered charity number 280681 (England and Wales). Company limited by guarantee, number 1505753. - Catchment: Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. - Care provided free at the point of need to all patients with progressive life-limiting illnesses, regardless of ability to pay. - Specialist inpatient unit at Stamford Road, Turnchapel, Plymouth PL9 9XA. - Telephone 01752 401172. Email info@stlukes-hospice.org.uk. - Approximately 43 percent of patients live outside Plymouth. - Most care is funded by community donations rather than NHS.