Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice

What to expect

Sue Ryder's Thorpe Hall Hospice in Peterborough is a modern facility built in 2015, but the exterior matches the style of the grand 17th century mansion on the grounds.

There are four wings, with inpatient rooms on ground level and every room opens out onto a garden, which patients are able to spend time in as well as their visitors, even if the patient cannot leave their bed (beds can be wheeled outside).

Thorpe Hall’s services include:

• Inpatient care
• Holistic family, friends, and carer support
• Access to online Grief and Bereavement Support
• Complementary therapies
• Spiritual care
• Hospice at Home
• Symptom management
• Wellbeing activities such as mindfulness, crafts and more

Staff try to accommodate patients' and visitors' wishes as much as possible. Inpatients are encouraged to bring books, knick-knacks and more to make their room more homely. There are no restrictions on visitors or visiting hours with visitors being catered for with a changing menu of home cooked food (including Sunday Lunch). Well behaved pets are welcome to visit and there is a secure play area for visiting children.

More information

Patients can be referred to Thorpe Hall by their GP, consultant or other healthcare professional.

There is ample free parking, including disability spaces, though the car park is gravel so people with wheelchairs or mobility issues can be dropped off outside reception.

There are toilets, including disability-accessible ones, for visitors.

Volunteers are a vital part of the hospice, including those who can help maintain the lovely gardens and grounds, as well as an on-site charity shop. Get in touch if you are interested in a volunteer role.

This support is free of charge.

Thorpe Hall’s expert care for patients and support for families is free to all. As a charity they rely on the generosity of supporters to help raise the funds needed to provide this care.

Hear Ricky talk about his wife Gemma and the palliative care she received at a Sue Ryder hospice.