Share your Story

Why share a story?

Real stories help us show the human side of hospice care. They can:

• Raise awareness about what we do
• Help others understand what hospice care really means
• Encourage people to get involved—by donating, volunteering, sponsoring, or supporting events
• Celebrate the compassion and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters

Your experience, whatever it looks like, is important—and it could help inspire and comfort others.

What’s involved?

We know that every story is personal, so we’ll always take things at your pace and in a way that works for you.

Here’s what the process usually looks like:

1. Initial Chat – We will get in touch to talk and get to know a little about your experience.
2. Meeting up – We can meet wherever suits you best: at home, at work, or at one of our hospice hubs in Yeovil or Taunton.
3. You’re in control – You can share your story on video, or just in writing.
   • If you’re happy to be filmed, our videographer will come along and handle the setup.
   • If you’d prefer a written story only, we’ll record audio just for transcription (and delete it afterwards).
4. Conversation – We’ll simply have a chat, asking some questions to help guide your story.
5. Consent – You’ll be asked to sign a media consent form [link] and approve everything before it’s shared. We may also ask to take photos, or for you to send us some.
6. Bringing it together – We’ll create a written story, and a video if agreed. Nothing is published until you’ve confirmed you’re happy with your story.
7. Sharing your story – Once you’re happy, we’ll share your story through our website, social media, and other agreed materials.