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St Cuthbert’s Hospice is full of people with inspirational stories to tell. Patients, families, carers staff and volunteers are our greatest ambassadors and it is a privilege to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences of Hospice life.

In Memory

In Memory of Tom Flowers

Monday 8th April 2024 “My husband, Tom Flowers spent the last three and a half weeks of his life being cared for by the staff at St Cuthbert’s Hospice. He and I could not have wished for better people to look after him. I cannot praise the staff highly enough."

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Gifts in Wills

Barbara and Barry’s story

Every gift left to us in a Will is special and personal. Behind these kind and generous gifts are supporters, all who have their own story and many who have a special connection to St Cuthbert’s Hospice...

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Volunteer Stories

Tom’s Story

University Student Tom volunteers with us on a Wednesday afternoon, supporting our Strength and Balance Group in the Living Well Centre, led by our Physiotherapist Jenny.

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Our Staff

Meet Sam – Our New Community Outreach Coordinator

Welcoming Community Outreach Coordinator Sam to the Team

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In Memory

In Memory of Robert Alderson

Wednesday 24th January 2024: "Although Robert was not a patient at St Cuthbert’s Hospice we are well aware of the wonderful loving care and attention which patients receive whilst at the hospice and we are sure that Robert would be delighted that we have sponsored a day in his memory."

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Patient Stories

Jean Boyne – a guest of The Community Outreach Project

"The Community Outreach project has offered practical, social, and emotional opportunities for myself, as a Carer, and my husband, for whom I care."

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In Memory

In Memory of Helen Foster

Wednesday 17th January 2024: "After having multiple admissions to hospital, she really needed a place where she could relax and sleep without being disturbed and that was exactly what St Cuthbert's provided."

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In Memory

In Memory of Carol Wake-Robinson

Monday 15th January 2024: "Carol celebrated her 60th birthday as an in-patient at St Cuthbert's a year ago today. The wonderful staff at the hospice made the day as special as possible by arranging a delicious afternoon tea, along with music and lots of laughter."

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