Every day, we strive to bring comfort and support to patients and their loved ones. Our nurses, doctors, volunteers and many more pull together to make specialist hospice care a reality within our local community. People are the core of Katharine House, and here are just a few of their stories.
"I didn't know where to turn for help"
Janet shares how counselling sessions helped her with a cancer diagnosis.
Jean and Don Perkin
Alison
After being diagnosed with an incurable condition in 2017, Alison was lost and confused – until she discovered our hospice.
"I have my social life back"
Angels without wings
"You've all given me hope"
Michelle Wright shares her story of how she has benefitted from our care.
Joseph Kelly
Mel Mahon
Mel, 39, shares how we’re helping her cope with incurable cancer and how her sons are fundraising for our charity.
Chris and Tony Ashton
Chris Ashton tells us how our Hospice at Home team helps her and her husband, Reverend Tony, feel safe.
Christmas at the hospice
Angela shares what it was like for her mum, Marie, and family to spend Christmas at the hospice.
Amy Hollinshead
Ryan tells story of his sister, Amy, who he lost when she was just 38. And how over £25,000 was raised in Amy’s memory.
Barbara Wardle
Barbara was supported at home before staying at our in-patient unit and shares her experience.
Dr Bernadette Sharp
Tim tells the story of his mother’s care journey and of the support received by their family.
Ivan Bradbury
Why retired woodwork teacher, Ivan, is carving wooden hearts for our patients and families.
Patrick Harvey
Pat’s son, Matt, tells of his Dad’s comfort thanks to hospice care and of family efforts fundraise in his memory.
Jane's Parents
Jane’s father struggled to care for his wife throughout nights. Then everything changed with some at home support.
Sue
Sue is part of a team that delivers care in patient’s homes. She provides end-of-life care through the night.
Julie & Martin
Julie reflects on 24 glorious years of marriage to Martin, and their final year together at home, creating memories.
Alison
Alison Buckley tells ITN News what Katharine House Hospice means to her and the importance of supporting your local hospice.
Holly
Holly shares the experience of her family and her father, who stayed with us at our in-patient unit.