Our patients, our care and our people
- We serve the Sheffield people who need us most, regardless of age, cultural background, postcode or religion.
- Despite our name, we have no religious affiliation.
- We treat all our patients with consideration, dignity and respect.
- St Luke’s isn’t only for cancer patients. We also help people with other illnesses, including neurological conditions (such as motor neurone disease), HIV, and end-stage heart, lung, and kidney conditions.
- Sometimes patients are admitted to the hospice for a short time and are discharged home once their symptoms are under control thanks to our expert care.
- Over 1,000 unpaid volunteers help over 300 members of staff deliver our services, supporting St Luke's in many different ways – from patient care to family support, to helping us raise money.
How many people do we help?
Last year, we cared for nearly 1,800 patients and supported their families and carers – helping around 6,000 people in all.
- Last year, our community team made 6,002 visits to patients in their own homes or care homes across Sheffield, helping to support them and the other healthcare professionals caring for them. Meanwhile, our In Patient Centre provided 24-hour specialist palliative care for around 300 people.
- We also saw over 7,337 attendances to our social prescribing service last year – where we connected patients and families to support that meets their practical, social and emotional needs. We supported 669 bereaved relatives with sessions of counselling and support after the loss of their loved one.
- We also train other healthcare providers in Sheffield to care for their own terminally ill patients, and our educational influence extends far beyond Sheffield’s boundaries. For over 50 years, the example of our pioneering work and the outstanding expertise of our staff have been benefiting hospice patients both nationwide and worldwide.
Our most recent Annual Report and Impact Report can be found here:
St Luke's Accounts & Reports