Our purpose and impact

At Keech Hospice our mission is to lead the way in providing excellent care, supporting children and adults with life-limiting conditions and those affected by death and dying, helping them to live well and make every day count.

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Making the difference when it matters most

We provide a programme of care and support, that has each person at the centre, enabling them to live well with their life-limiting condition. This support extends to their loved ones and is free to all who need it.

Our approach is non-judgemental and non-discriminatory, ensuring equal access for all. We will work with our communities to develop resilience at end of life and beyond.

We aim to use our expertise to benefit the community we serve. We provide training to health and social care professionals. We work in partnership to spearhead research and innovation within our specialise field.

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Our Strategic Aims

Our 2022-2026 strategy sets out our ambitions plans and priorities for the future. This is underpinned by six strategic aims.

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We will transform the environment, systems and conversations about living well, death and dying. Pioneering new models of care

We will be impactful with our digital, data and communication approaches, driving change.

We will deliver leading education, innovation and research improving knowledge and skills everywhere, moving towards our aspiration of being a university teaching hospice.

We will be expertly led, effectively governed, and a values driven learning organisation.

We will attract, retain and engage the best talent and provide opportunity to develop from the outset, valuing difference.

We will drive efficiency and effectiveness to ensure long term financial and environmental sustainability. Becoming the charity of choice for our communities.

Our impact

“This year’s impact report highlights the resilience of our hospice and the generosity of our supporters, whose commitment has allowed us to make the difference when it matters the most to our patients and their families.

Without your continued support, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do, so thank you.” Liz Searle, CEO Keech Hospice

Read our latest impact report
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Our Values

We deliver better outcomes by working together

We take care of each other

We can be trusted and are respected for our professionalism

We are committed and innovative

Keech’s support was a light in a very dark time."
We helped Martin to find joy again after his wife Gerry died
Read Heather and Martin's story
From day one, Keech has been a place of understanding and warmth."
Keech gave us a safe place to play and the chance to just be a family
Read Amelia's story
I quickly learned Keech is a place for life. Not just the end."
We helped Zebby’s dad connect with other dads, feel heard and find a place to share his feelings
Read Zebby's story
For us, Keech is a lifeline. It’s not just the care; it’s the community and moments that mean everything.."
When Breanna’s mum reached out through a self-referral, we were able to put in place the support the family needed
Read Breanna's story