Our aim is to improve the quality of lives of patients and their families during life shortening illness and bereavement.

Our services are available to those living in West Suffolk and Thetford, and are provided by a skilled team of staff and volunteers.

A 24-hour telephone advice line: 01284 766133 - is available for all patients and family members as well as healthcare professionals, including General Practitioners, District Nurses and Carers.

For an easy to read introductory guide for all patients and families to all our services, please click the guide cover to the right. Or call 01284 766133 to request a copy is sent to you.

Information leaflets on all aspects of end of life care are also available to read online here

Picture thanks to student Emillie Ferris and our lovely ward staff.

Drop in support for you and your family

The Orchard Centre is the place for you if you have, or are caring for someone with, a life shortening illness.

We can offer support, advice and friendship. You don't have to be old or young or have cancer. You just have to be you.

You may have just received a diagnosis or you may have been living with a life shortening illness for a while, either way we'd like to invite you to pop in or get in touch below. We really encourage you to get in touch right at the beginning of your journey, we want to work alongside you from the very start.

Read online the programme of activities and support offered Orchard Day Centre available for you and your family.

We are here for you, whoever you are and for whatever you are going through.

01284 702525 or day@hospice@stnh.org.uk