Community Services – Your Stories
Changing people’s perceptions is one of the biggest challenges we face in raising awareness of the help we can provide to those living with a life-limiting illness.
We have found personal stories help the most in overcoming people’s fears. We have created this area as a place to share the stories and experiences of patients, their family members and carers who have spent time using St Clare Hospice Community Services.
If you are interested in sharing your experience of our care to help others, please get in touch with our Communications Team.
Michelle’s story
"Visits from the Hospice at Home team have taken the strain of caring for Michelle off our shoulders, allowing me...
Stephen’s story
"When my dad was diagnosed with a Stage 4 brain tumour in A&E, we were just given a leaflet the...
Ann’s story
“St Clare has made a massive difference to me and Ken… I call them my little angels… They seem to...
Jennie’s story
"During those really difficult weeks, St Clare gave Yvonne so much more than medical care. They gave her the chance...
Nigel & Lesley’s story
"When the Bereavement Cafés went online, I decided to join. I felt they would give me support from like-minded people...
Colin’s story
“As soon as nurse Nicky arrived from St Clare, it was like having an angel on your shoulder. She knew...
Doreen’s story
“I really needed a break, and I loved the instant feeling of welcome you got at Café Clare. I really...
Gill’s story
“We couldn’t have got through it all without St Clare, especially during Lockdown – they were our real life line....
Pat’s story
"I had the St Clare Hospice at Home team come and help; they were brilliant, everything went well and I’m...
Alan’s story
“The support we received from St Clare Hospice, at one of the most difficult times in our lives, was transformative....