Dartford Bear Hunt
Farewell Weekend
See all the bears one last time
See over 80 bears and cubs together at Bluewater Village Marquee on 26 and 27 September
I am looking for support
Hospice care and support for adults and children across Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Bexley.
I want to support ellenor
Donate, fundraise, give in memory or partner with ellenor to support local hospice care.
I want to work for ellenor
Join our team to help provide compassionate hospice care to adults, children and families.
Our hospice care
Hospice care for adults, children and families
ellenor provides specialist hospice and palliative care for people with life-limiting conditions across Kent and Bexley. We support patients and families at home and in our hospice.
Dartford Bear Hunt
Auction
Give a bear a forever home
Bid in person or online on 1 October and help raise vital funds for ellenor hospice care.
Events and challenges
Sign up to a fundraising event or challenge and raise money for ellenor!
Gifts in Wills
Honour the life of your loved one and create a lasting legacy by leaving a gift in your will.
Make a donation
We need £9.6 million each year to provide hospice care for local patients and families. Every donation helps.
Corporate partnerships
Find out how your business can get involved and support us.
Shop with us
Our shops
Shop or donate pre-loved items at our 15 charity shops across Kent and Bexley and help fund local hospice care.
Life and Living magazine
Spring/Summer 2026 edition
Read the latest stories, advice and news from ellenor.
News & Stories
The latest from ellenor
News
I thought hospice care meant the end
New data from ellenor shows the impact of hospice care…
News
I have seen hospice care from both sides
When Sam tells people she works in children’s hospice care, she already knows what the response will be…
News
Why hospice care should start sooner
People often think hospice care is only for the last days of life…
News
I came here to learn about palliative care
What surprised me is how much I’ve fallen in love with it…
News
Why Isn’t Mum Eating?
After more than 25 years in nursing supporting patients and families…
