Willen at Home Appeal
Our team make it possible for many local people with a life-limiting illness and complex symptoms or needs to stay in their own home and live well until they die, for however long that may be.
Compassionate, specialist care
Support for
Patients
Our specialist teams provide compassionate care, information and advice.
Support for
Loved Ones
We’re here to support people who are caring for those with life-limiting conditions.
Support for
Professionals
We support healthcare professionals with specialist palliative care advice, education and training.
Your donations make all the difference
We need to raise £8.7 million each year to provide our services free of charge.
We’re grateful for every single donation we receive, no matter how big or small. Your kindness means we can continue supporting people in our community during what may be the toughest time of their lives.
could pay for a uniform for one of our Willen at Home nurses, making sure they can be recognised when they arrive at a patient’s house.
could pay for a Willen at Home nurse to be on shift for three hours – ready to visit a local patient in their own home and offer support.
could provide a day’s medication as part of our care for local people with a life-limiting illness staying in our In-Patient Unit.
There are many ways you can support us
Volunteer with us
We couldn’t do what we do without the time and energy of our amazing volunteers.
Shop with us
By donating your pre-loved items and shopping with us you are helping to provide life-changing care.
Leave a gift in your will
Create a legacy of love and make a difference that lasts longer than a lifetime.
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The difference your support makes
Laura’s story
Laura’s mum, Carol, was cared for over many months by our In-Patient Unit and Willen at Home teams, before passing away in January 2019. Laura
Ann’s story
Ann was referred to our Lymphoedema service by her GP when she moved to Milton Keynes from the south-west in 2021. While Ann was having
Supporting hospital patients to come home
Shadi Maleknia, is Lead Nurse for Palliative and End-of-Life Care at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Here, she shares her insights into working with our Willen
Laura’s story
Laura’s mum, Carol, was cared for over many months by our In-Patient Unit and Willen at Home teams, before passing away in January 2019. Laura
Ann’s story
Ann was referred to our Lymphoedema service by her GP when she moved to Milton Keynes from the south-west in 2021. While Ann was having
patients cared for in our In-Patient Unit last year
patients supported in their own homes by Willen at Home last year
volunteers in our Willen family, supporting our life-changing work
