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Our stories

Elsie was treated with such care and dignity
Elsie's husband, Michael was comforted by the dignified care that Elsie received from the Hospice before she sadly passed away in the place of her choice, their own home.

Macmillan and the Hospice are the perfect partnership!
After John was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Macmillan stepped in to support him from their base at the Hospice. Through this partnership, John was then able to be easily referred to other supportive services at Dr Kershaw's.

Standing together with Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Olympic Construction are a proud member of the Hospice's 1989 Club supporting Dr Kershaw's year on year.

I wanted to give back after such a special time at the Hospice with mum
Teresa Walker walked an astonishing 60 miles in 60 days to raise £5,046 for the Hospice in memory of her mother, Matilda Cassidy.

Being able to access treatment locally made such a difference!
Norman's wife, Barbara was able to access Chemo Closer to Home at Dr Kershaw's meaning the couple could access treatment locally avoiding long stressful journeys at the most challenging of times.

We can’t praise the Hospice Team enough
The Hospice at Home Team supported Teresa and her family enabling her to be cared for at home for the last days of her life.

Hospice staff were amazing
Dr Kershaw's supported Patricia's husband, George to spend his last few days with his family at peace, stress-free, able to make precious memories.

Hospice Team helped us to have precious last Christmas at home
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice at Home Team helped Karen Ann Edwards to have her last Christmas in her own home, surrounded by her family and her home comforts.

It was transformative to receive such uplifting support
When Dr Kershaw’s started to support Terri in her final weeks, Frank was able to return to her side as her husband, rather than her carer before she sadly passed away.