About
What is Compassionate Hillingdon?
Compassionate Hillingdon is a collaborative project that aims to support the community in supporting each other.
We are committed to supporting those adults with palliative care or end of life needs, who are lonely or socially isolated and in the last years of life, and those caring for them, through reciprocal friendships.
Friendships are initiated by matching local volunteers and those in need of support based on common interests.
In addition, we seek to:
- Increase the number of residents benefitting from one-to-one volunteer support
- Ensure that members of the community have access to appropriate services and that they are able to access the right service at the right time.
- Support a resilient and responsive community

What is Compassionate Neighbours
Compassionate Hillingdon is based on the ‘Compassionate Neighbours’ movement. Compassionate Neighbour’s was set up by St Joseph’s Hospice. It was inspired by the concept of Compassionate Communities.
Different regions across the UK are starting to adopt the Compassionate Neighbours model and tailor it to the needs of the communities they serve. In Hillingdon the project is overseen by the charity Harlington Hospice supported by a range of charities working in collaboration with one another.
How to get involved
If you, or someone you know, are 18 years plus and have palliative care or end of life needs and are struggling with day-to-day activities or loneliness, request a Compassionate Friend to help support you.
If you are someone willing to volunteer your time and support someone with their needs for a few hours each week, learn how to become a Compassionate Friend.