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.
Alan and Maureen’s story
When Alan came home from hospital, distressed, exhausted and desperate to be somewhere familiar, it was the St Clare Hospice...
Sharon and Ellis’ story
An extended engagement: Sharon and Ellis tie the knot 17 years after he popped the question Sharon and Ellis didn’t...
Bradley’s story
Bradley’s dad, Bob, died in the Hospice in April this year after being diagnosed with stage 4 small cell lung...
Nick’s story
Photo credit: We’d like to thank internationally renowned street photographer Alan Schaller for permission to use Nick’s photo. Nick was...
Bob’s story
“Neither of us realised just how involved the Hospice can be. For me, it was somewhere you go towards the...
Nick’s story
"It's just been a dream come true, really, to be given this chance to be here. I know I haven't...
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...