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.
“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.”
“Coming to the Fair Havens Hub gives me something else to think about.”
"It was so hard in the beginning, but slowly Fair Havens started to unlock a part of me which showed I could have a better life."
“As soon as we stepped into the hospice, the nurses were absolute angels to Ray, myself and my daughter."
"Fair Havens is like the sea. If you don't dip your toe in, you don't realise how warm the water is."
“They looked after me just as much as they looked after her. I know she would have been over the moon with it, the way it was.”