We have the privilege of caring for many children, adults, and their families in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Little Havens and Fair Havens.
Like many people, they had preconceptions of what hospice care meant. They have agreed to tell their story to you in the hope that it sheds some light on the reality of how hospice care can benefit families in the toughest of times, and overcome fears of what hospices are like.
"Little Havens is a safe place where Millie and all the family can come to be ourselves and kind of just have our little bubble."
"Little Havens is like a big extension to your family"
"There is nowhere else like Little Havens that can support us through it all. It means everything just to know they are here if and when we need them”
"Even though my child has these complex conditions, we are still important. Little Havens reinforces that."
“Little Havens is part of our lives, given how much they have helped us as a family and individually."
“It’s like Fair Havens saved my life. I couldn’t have coped with any of this without the staff and volunteers here.”
“Now I look forward to visiting Fair Havens. We’re part of a family unit – it’s great. Being in this environment is marvellous and invaluable.”
"The rest of my life could have been very miserable, but it’s been full of joy thanks to Fair Havens.”
“Little Havens has given us the validation that what we're feeling at any given time is okay.”
“Coming to the Fair Havens Hub gives me something else to think about.”
“Little Havens helps to keep us sane, because we have got that place we can turn to when we need a bit of a break.”
“The Community Team has given us opportunities to go out when we wouldn't feel comfortable leaving Oscar with anyone else."
