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 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."
"You come to realise when your child has a severe health condition that it's the normal days that are so important."
“Life without Little Havens would be hard; I’d be broken without that support.
"Without Little Havens we wouldn’t feel as positive and strong as we do now."
"The biggest thing the children love about Little Havens is they can be completely themselves; it gives them the space and freedom to play together"
"It’s hard to put into words, but thank you to everyone that supports Little Havens because it makes such a difference to us and our little boy”
“The hospice is so full of love even during your darkest time, and because of that, her last moments weren’t filled with trauma or pain.”
“There will be a day Mason won't be with us, but we will always have the memories, especially the ones Little Havens helped us to make."
"Having a child with very complex needs you can feel like you are standing on the outside looking in."
"I had the best time ever! It was so much fun and I made great new friends. I can’t wait until I can stay again. When can I come again?!”
A family who made a donation to Little Havens in memory of their loving Grandparents, say they know how much the gift will mean to Little Havens.
