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“We could just be a family again”

When David was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, his family knew they wanted him at home, surrounded by love. With support from Dr Kershaw’s, they were able to be a family again — right until the very end.

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Brian and daughter Susan
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A final Father’s Day to treasure

Sue McEwan's dad, Brian Swann was cared for in our Inpatient Unit for 22 days before he sadly died. The outstanding care he received and the precious memories made will stay with Sue and her family forever.

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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.

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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.

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Teresa Walker fundraiser
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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.

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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.

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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.

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George and wife Patricia
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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.

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Karen At Christmas, Days Before She Passed Away With Her Hospice Gift
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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.

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