Willen Hospice

Willen Hospice has been an essential part of Milton Keynes life for more than 40 years, offering compassionate care completely free of charge to adults facing life-limiting illness, their loved ones and those nearing end of life. Based at Willen Village but reaching into surrounding areas, the Hospice provides specialist medical, emotional, spiritual and practical care, whether in its In-Patient Unit, via its Willen at Home team, or through its Therapeutic & Wellbeing services.

For many in our local community—especially those who might be disadvantaged, isolated, or from diverse backgrounds—Willen Hospice offers a safe, understanding place. Through its 24-hour advice line, specialist palliative care nurses, support for carers, young people’s bereavement help, counselling, and social care, the Hospice ensures that no one has to face the most difficult moments alone. It works with GPs, hospitals, community nursing and social care services to make sure people receive care where they need it—often at home, in surroundings they know.

But running all of this costs a lot. Willen Hospice must raise around £8.7 million each year to continue delivering its services, because NHS funding covers only a fraction. To sustain its work, the Hospice depends on donations, fundraising events, retail operations, shops, and the energy and kindness of volunteers.

If you or listeners want to get involved, here’s how:

Donate: Whether it’s a one-off gift, regular giving, legacy giving, or a donation in memory of someone special, every contribution helps.
Volunteering: Many roles available – in the In-Patient Unit supporting patients, in reception, admin, gardening, in shops, or helping at events. You can give a few hours a week, or help more irregularly. Everyone is welcome.
Fundraise: Join or start a community event – like challenges, walks, sponsored runs, Midnight Moo – or support shop-events.
Corporate support: Businesses can contribute via team volunteering, sponsorships or workplace fundraising.

Willen Hospice makes a real difference here in Milton Keynes. By offering comfort, dignity and care when it matters most, it brings our community together. Be part of that difference.