Andrew’s Story
"The staff at the Sunflower Centre helped me to get the confidence to be honest and open with my family about my illness. I found that the more I opened up to my children about my condition the easier things became."
Updates about our hospice, as well as testimonies about our care from families, patients and friends.
"The staff at the Sunflower Centre helped me to get the confidence to be honest and open with my family about my illness. I found that the more I opened up to my children about my condition the easier things became."
"It’s a necessity to let these amazing people come and support you, so please support them. They made such a difference to me and many others like me and I want them to be there for others in the future.”
"I never would have thought about doing any of these activities before I went to the Sunflower Centre but doing these things has changed my life."
"I know from experience that it can be difficult for men to open up. Men don’t talk enough about their feelings but it’s really important that they do."
"There’s no one else who could have given me and my family the time, support and care they’ve provided."
"St Margaret’s really helped put us back together. It’s like they put their arms around you and wrap you up in a blanket."
"They treated Kayleigh with such dignity throughout her illness and carried this through to her death."
"She got to concentrate on the good things, having fun, seeing family while the team at the hospice helped with medication, comfort and held our hands."
"Tim was so funny, energetic, encouraging, loving and warm. He stood out from everyone else, and he was loved by his local community. Even the small things that Tim did for people had a big impact."