Established in 1982, Farleigh Hospice provides specialist palliative, end of life, and bereavement care across mid Essex. Guided by a shared vision to help patients live as well as possible, the organisation engages its workforce through trust, clear communication, and collaborative projects.
Colleagues shape the organisation’s direction every four years through input into the Farleigh Strategy, which is shared via posters, notebooks, and the electronic staff handbook. Staff also influence yearly priorities with their managers. Teamwork is celebrated annually through the peer-nominated Team of the Year Trophy, recognising colleagues who demonstrate core hospice values.
Professional development is supported through personalised plans, formal training, professional qualifications, specialist education programmes, mentoring, and coaching discussed in regular one-to-one performance reviews. Wellbeing is prioritised through occupational health, confidential mental health resources, health awareness campaigns, DSE assessments, and regular manager-led wellbeing conversations. Flexible working arrangements and tools like Microsoft Teams help staff balance personal commitments and remain connected across locations.
As a community-based charity, Farleigh Hospice collaborates with local schools, businesses, and groups through outreach programmes, education sessions, and fundraising events to expand care awareness and support across Mid Essex.
