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.
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
Be More Dawn #ChooseHappy
“I never imagined I would lose my sister at the young age of 43. Dawn was a bright and colourful person who had a natural skill at making, and maintaining, hundreds of friendships."
Volunteer Stories
Volunteering is my hobby, it’s something I’m good at and I enjoy it!
"I volunteer to give something back. I’ve never worked in retail, but I love it. I’ve built a rapport with the customers and we have some who come from miles away. I have got to know the regular customers enough to be able to point out items I think they’d like and have a chat with them."
Our Staff
Emma & Rachel Reflect on a Career in Care
We're incredibly lucky to have many members of staff and volunteers who have spent a great number of years caring for patients and guests at St Cuthbert's Hospice. Read about Rachel and Emma who have cared for patients for over 31 years between them.
Volunteer Stories
Ken donates Olympic Torch
Retired Fireman Ken Allday, 89, has donated one of his most prized possessions, his 2012 Olympic Torch, to us at St Cuthbert's Hospice. Ken lost his soul mate Joan to cancer in 2010 when she died peacefully at our Hospice and he credits our team for keeping him going all the years since.
Patient Stories
Covid Heroes Recognition
Our Living Well Centre team are thrilled to have been recognised as 'Covid Heroes' in The Newcastle Chronicle.
In Memory
‘Wendy Bus’ Wows Hospice Guests
A brand new patient transport minibus dubbed ‘The Wendy Bus’ has been donated to St Cuthbert’s thanks to the amazing fundraising efforts of a local family.
Patient Stories
Bartek’s Story
Bartosz Balczerski was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in 2019 just two weeks after welcoming his second son into the world.
Volunteer Stories
Maintenance volunteer Michael shares his skills
It's fantastic when we have volunteers who are so willing to help share their skills to help us here at the Hospice.
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