Our Services
At St Luke’s, we care for anyone in Sheffield affected by a terminal illness, and for their loved ones too. Learn more about the hospice services we provide, the different ways we can support you, and how to access our care.
St Luke’s Hospice Services
Whether you’re living with a palliative condition, caring for someone who is, referring a patient, or simply looking for information, you’ll find details about our services below. You can also filter by who you are to narrow the results.
Wellbeing and social prescribing
Take part in a range of non-clinical activities to help you and your loved ones stay connected, supported and engaged during this time of change and uncertainty.
Eligibility: For patients, loved ones and carers
Social prescribing servicesSt Luke’s care at home
Receive specialist palliative or end of life care at home or as an outpatient from our Community Team – here for you and your loved ones at every stage of illness and treatment.
Eligibility: For patients
Care at homeIn Patient Centre
Receive specialist palliative or end of life care at our Hospice in Sheffield. Our teams are here for you and your loved ones as you navigate advanced or complex illness.
Eligibility: For patients
Care at the In Patient CentrePalliative counselling
Talk openly and be heard without judgement. We’re here to support and advise, and above all to listen, following the diagnosis of a palliative condition.
Eligibility: For patients
Palliative CounsellingSocial work support
Get help with the non-medical aspects of palliative care, including support with care planning, financial and legal matters, and housing insecurity.
Eligibility: For patients
Social work supportTherapies and treatments
Work towards goals that matter to you with our professional therapies and treatments. Regain confidence and a sense of control during palliative care.
Eligibility: For patients
Therapies and treatmentsSpiritual care
Access specialist pastoral and spiritual care for you and your loved ones. Whatever your beliefs, we’re here to support your spiritual needs through illness or loss.
Eligibility: For patients, loved ones and carers
Spiritual care servicesArt therapy
Explore creative self-expression with St Luke’s art therapy. Use colour, shape and symbolism to express thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words.
Eligibility: For patients, loved ones and carers
Art therapy servicesChildren's bereavement service
Access a safe and supportive space where young people can talk about their feelings and find ways to heal after losing a loved one at St Luke's.
Eligibility: For children and young people aged 5-16
Children's bereavement servicesBereavement services
Self-refer for St Luke’s bereavement counselling service – open to families, friends and carers after the loss of a loved one in our care.
Eligibility: For patients, loved ones and carers
Bereavement servicesHow to become a patient at St Luke’s
To access our care, you will need a referral from a healthcare professional and a diagnosis of a progressive illness with no known cure. Once you’re under the care of St Luke’s, whether in the Hospice, at home or in another setting, you can access a range of support and services available to you and those close to you.
Who we are
St Luke’s cares for adults aged 18 and over in Sheffield who are living with a terminal illness, regardless of age, cultural background, postcode or religion, at no cost to them. Our care is not only for cancer patients; we also help with other illnesses, including end-stage neurological, heart, lung and kidney conditions, HIV and dementia.
Our purpose is to support, comfort, and improve the quality of life of local people with these types of physical conditions. We want you to live as normally as possible, for as long as possible. We’ll help you to do this by providing you, your family and carers with high-quality care and support, compassion and respect.
What we do for patients
We provide specialist palliative and end of life care to people living with a progressive illness for which there is no known cure. Peace of mind, contentment and relief from pain and other symptoms are central to everything we do, making every moment as comfortable, dignified and meaningful as it can be, wherever you choose to be cared for.
After being referred to us by a healthcare professional, there are several ways to access our services. Initially, we assess your needs, then signpost / refer you to the most appropriate part of the service, but you can move between clinical services should your needs change.
For some patients, a short-term or longer stay in our In Patient Centre can be really beneficial, while others under our care may be more suited to our social prescribing service, attending an outpatient clinic with a doctor, nurse or allied health professional, or being looked after in their own home by our Community Team.
Being referred to St Luke’s does not always mean death is imminent. Our palliative care specialists focus on helping you live as well as possible with controlled symptoms. As your condition changes, we have a unique and privileged position to speak about dying.
All our care is planned and provided by our highly qualified specialist medical, nursing and allied health professional teams, who have particular expertise in managing pain and other symptoms associated with life-limiting conditions.
While under our care, you might see:
Specialist palliative care nurses (including nurse consultants, clinical nurse specialists, advanced clinical practitioners)
Healthcare assistants
Consultant-led medical teams
Specialist pharmacists
Social workers
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Complementary therapists
Chaplains
Art therapists
Counsellors
Clinical psychologists
Rated “Outstanding” by the CQC, we’re deeply committed to helping our patients maintain comfort, dignity and wellbeing as they adjust to illness and treatment.
As part of your palliative care, we can offer a range of hospice services to support your emotional, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing, along with your wishes, anxieties and hopes. These include:
Personalised programmes of therapies, treatments and activities, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and wellbeing therapies.
Palliative counselling, art therapy, social work support, and spiritual care – whatever faith you are from, and if you’re of no faith at all.
Social prescribing activities and a range of outreach sessions across the city, which may be closer to your home if travelling to our ERS site is difficult.
Help with Advance Care Planning, including the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care & Treatment (ReSPECT).
What we do for family, friends and carers
We understand what it means to suddenly become a carer, or to watch someone you love go through one of the most difficult times in their lives. We don’t only care for people who are terminally ill – we also provide dedicated support for those closest to them. We value your role in your loved one’s care and will do all we can to support you.
We communicate with you in an open and friendly way. You’ll get to know the teams looking after your loved one. With the patient’s consent, you can take part in discussions about their care, and we’ll arrange for you to meet with medical staff whenever needed.
If your loved one becomes an inpatient, you’re welcome to support and care for them on the ward if that is what you both want. And we want you to be able to live as normally as possible, whether that’s bringing in a pet or sharing Christmas dinner.
If the person you’re caring for is based entirely at home, we’ll make sure you know who from St Luke’s is involved in their care, how to contact them and when you can expect us to be in touch. We’re here to listen, help and support you, no matter how complex or challenging your situation may be.
Patients, loved ones and carers can all self-refer for our social prescribing services, which primarily take place at our Ecclesall Road South site (S11 9PX). Here, we offer a mix of non-clinical activities to support you, including arts, crafts, cooking, singing, yoga, gardening, board games and more.
All our care is planned and provided by our highly qualified specialist medical, nursing and allied health professional teams, who have particular expertise in managing pain and other symptoms associated with life-limiting conditions.
While under our care, you might see:
Specialist palliative care nurses (including nurse consultants, clinical nurse specialists, advanced clinical practitioners)
Healthcare assistants
Consultant-led medical teams
Specialist pharmacists
Social workers
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Complementary therapists
Chaplains
Art therapists
Counsellors
Clinical psychologists
Rated “Outstanding” by the CQC, we’re deeply committed to helping our patients maintain comfort, dignity and wellbeing as they adjust to illness and treatment.
If you care for someone known to our services, we’d love for you join our relaxed and friendly weekly carer drop-in for a drink and a chat.
Run in partnership with the Sheffield Carers Centre, these sessions offer valuable information about support services, financial guidance, practical skills and more, with the chance to take a break and connect with other carers.
Sessions take place every Monday morning, 11am – 12:30pm, at our Social Prescribing site (Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield, S11 9PX). For more information, please contact our team on 0114 235 7650.
Wellbeing and social prescribing servicesCarers UK – Information on a range of topics relevant to carers
Sheffield City Council – Support from the Council for carers
Roshni – Resource centre for Asian women in Sheffield
Our specialist expertise
Our expertise is built on high levels of professional training and many years of experience in palliative and end of life care. We’re recognised by health professionals across the community, and local hospitals, GPs and district nurses seek our advice daily for their own patients with palliative care needs.
Symptom control, quality of life, contentment and relief from pain and other symptoms are central to everything we do for our patients, regardless of personal circumstances. In this, we’re committed to treating everyone fairly, equally and honestly, and we believe that clear, sensitive communication is the key to mutual understanding and acceptance.
St Luke’s works closely with the NHS, local care homes, council departments and other charities to further develop the hospice services people with terminal conditions need and deserve. We’re proud to train other healthcare providers and professionals, sharing our expertise locally, nationally and internationally to advance palliative and end of life care.
More from St Luke’s
The Wilkes Institute
The Wilkes Institute at St Luke’s builds on our culture of excellence by expanding our research and training ambitions. Together, we can pave the way to improvements in palliative care for all.
Tell us what you think
We’d love to hear your thoughts about our hospice services. Every compliment, comment and suggestion guides our commitment to providing better care for the Sheffield community.
Help us continue our care
No one in Sheffield should face terminal illness alone. With your help, we can give people the care and support they need to live well and make the most of precious time.
Compassionate Sheffield
Get guidance on Advance Care Planning. Talk through your wishes for end of life care and help those supporting you feel confident they’re following your choices.
FAQs about hospice services at St Luke’s
To be referred to St Luke’s, you need a diagnosis of a progressive illness that has no known cure and is at an advanced stage. A healthcare professional, such as your GP or hospital team, will need to refer you. Once referred, we can support you at home, at our In Patient Centre, or through other hospice services, depending on your needs.
Yes, many of our patients receive specialist palliative care at home from our Community Team, and we aim to keep people comfortable, and independent, with the best quality of life for as long as possible. Many patients never even set foot in our Hospice.
Some patients may stay at our In Patient Centre for a short time to manage symptoms or work through a programme of specific goals, then return home, while others may move between home and the Hospice depending on how their needs change.
All referrals made by a healthcare professional to our In Patient Centre, social prescribing service and Community Team are processed 7 days a week. Urgent referrals for care at home are usually contacted within 24-48 hours, while routine referrals are contacted within 3-5 days. Inpatient referrals are reviewed daily and prioritised according to clinical need (not wait time). Find out more here.