You are not alone.
Our aim is to assist family/care giver through this experience and bring solace to those grieving the death of a loved one.
Our palliative & hospice care services
What is a hospice?
Hospice is not a place but a ‘philosophy of care’ for people facing a life-limiting illness.
Home Based Care
Our palliative-trained nursing sisters visit patients in their own homes.
In Patient Unit (IPU)
Patients can choose to receive care in our inpatient hospice unit.
Home Based Nursing
We place trained care-workers in the patient’s home to care for the patient’s needs.
Bereavement Counselling
Grief is personal and won’t ever be experienced by two individuals in exactly the same way.
Recent News
Catch up on what we have been up to, and don’t miss out

Stepping Stone Hospice makes heartfelt plea as funding need deepens
Stepping Stone Palliative Care Services, a Council for Health Services Accreditation of Southern Africa (CoHSASA)-accredited caring for six little ones with complex medical needs

Stepping Stone Hospice wins prestigious 2025 Global Recognition Award
Alberton-based facility becomes continental leader in palliative care innovation.

Epiroc donates life-saving equipment to Stepping Stone
Epiroc South Africa has demonstrated remarkable corporate compassion by donating a vital oxygen concentrator to Stepping Stone Palliative Care Services. The kind donation will provide

Stepping Stone Hospice Charity Shop celebrates Heritage month
Vibrant colours of traditional attire have become a beautiful hallmark at Stepping Stone Hospice Charity Shop, where staff members proudly wore their cultural attires as a celebration of heritage and community spirit on September 12.

Stepping Stone Hospice welcomes seasoned nurse
Alberton North’s seasoned nurse, Sr Engela Rademeyer, brings over 30 years of compassionate care to Stepping Stone Hospice Children’s Unit.

Stepping Stone chairperson moves from cancer patient to hospice champion
At 37, Barbara Campbell-Ker, Chairperson of Stepping Stone Hospice’s board, was fighting for her life. At 76, she’s still fighting—but now it’s to ensure no one dies alone.