Thursday 13 June 2013

Stephen Metcalfe MP joins constituents at St Luke’s Hospice celebration

Stephen Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, joined his constituents at a service of thanksgiving and celebration of the fantastic work of St Luke’s Hospice.

St. Luke’s provides specialist care for people who have an advanced disease, as well as those who love and care for them, in a warm caring and friendly environment. The service marked their 25th anniversary of serving the local community in Basildon, Thurrock, and the surrounding areas.

Mr Metcalfe commented: “It was a real privilege to be at the service to celebrate the invaluable service provided by St Luke’s. Everyone involved in the running of the hospice should be extremely proud of all that it does for the local community and I would like to thank the many staff and volunteers for their dedication and hard work.”

The service was attended by a variety of local actors including the Mayor and Mayoress of Thurrock, the Deputy Mayor of Basildon, and the Chairman of Billericay Council. The Chief Executive of St Luke’s, Eileen Marshall, was also on hand to update the attendees on the progress of the hospice.

Mr Metcalfe added: “St Luke’s Hospice really is a fantastic charity. They do not charge anything for the services they provide and have kept close to their roots as a community project.”


“It costs almost £3million per year to keep the Hospice up and running and although they receive some support from the Local Primary Care Trust, the majority of funds are raised by St Luke’s. I would encourage anyone who can support the charity to do so!”