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 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."
"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."
"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.