Patient and family stories

How our counselling service and Stepping Stones group helped Derek to come to terms with the death of his wife Anna.

The hospice helped Mark to see his son play rugby in his team’s final match of the season, as well as getting him to a football match at Villa Park.

Maurice Dolphin was diagnosed with throat cancer 11 years ago. He died in November 2023. His wife Stella shares his story.

Louise Kinsler, 45, from Kings Heath, who was diagnosed with Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC) in November 2023 shares her story.

The team at the hospice did all they could to make Kash as comfortable as possible, and he was even able to celebrate his 51^st birthday here.

Scott’s dad Martin was cared for at home by our Clinical Nurse Specialist, Donna. Scott shared more about what this personalised care meant to his family.

Barbara Bennett, a Healthcare Assistant, was inspired to join the hospice after seeing the expert palliative care her dad received there.

Cathy, who attends social sessions in our Living Well Centre, was treated to a very special 50th birthday.

Fran was cared for by the hospice after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Her husband Laurence shares the support they both received from the hospice.

David’s wife Diane pays tribute to the care he received in the last days of his life, and urges other people in similar situations not to hesitate before getting the help they need.

Kate from our Living Well Centre Team has first-hand experience of the care and support the hospice provides.

Michael has been attending our weekly Day Hospice sessions and shared his fascinating life story with other attendees.

Pat’s family praised hospice teams for having important end of life conversations with Pat.

When John told hospice teams he was worried he wouldn’t make it to Christmas, they did everything they could to bring the occasion forward.