Our Vision, Approach and Future

Our Vision

We are committed to challenging stigma and tackling health inequalities by providing inclusive, compassionate palliative and end of life care and psycho-social support for people living with HIV.

We have supported people who have faced stigma and marginalisation for over 30 years; we are proud to build upon this legacy by extending our hospice care to LGBTQ+ communities across Sussex.

Building upon our reputation of compassionate care we will offer a safe and affirming space where people can be who they are without fear.

“To improve palliative care access for people experiencing marginalisation, we must strive not just for equality but for equity: altering and adapting our palliative care approaches to meet the unique needs of patients.”

Palliative and End-of-Life Care at the Deep End Trauma-informed and inclusive approaches to palliative and end-of-life care for people experiencing marginalisation.
Dr S. Qureshi, 2025

Our Approach

Our trauma informed palliative approach to care sits alongside our community services to create a safe and supportive space for individuals living with HIV who often experience stigma and ostracism, as well as marginalisation based on intersecting factors regarding gender, sexuality, ethnicity and disability.

We tackle health inequalities through integrated working in health and community settings, we adopt inclusive strategies that are proactive, easily accessible, establish early contact, remain persistent – and always meet people where they are.

‘’…palliative and end of life care should be made available according to need, regardless of who or where you are or what conditions you might live with.’’

Equality in Hospice and End of Life Care: Challenges and Change.
Hospice UK, 2021

Our Future

Our history of providing safe, inclusive and trusted clinical services for people living with HIV places us is a unique position to provide specialist hospice care for LGBTQ+ people.

We will build on our expertise, experience and cultural competence to meet the unique needs of our patients enabling people to access the right care, at the right time in the right place.

“It is important for healthcare organisations and professionals to aim for gold standard care for everyone. Getting things right for minoritised groups and individuals always leads to better care for everyone.”

‘It’s More than Rainbows in Receptions’.
Working with LGBTQ+ People in Palliative & End of Life Care.
Marie Curie, 2024