What Nottinghamshire Hospice means to me

Mum was diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2008, the day of the Hospice Ladies Pamper Evening. I used the event as an opportunity to introduce her to the staff there. That was all I had to do, from that point on the Hospice took us into their family. Wheels were put in motion for Mum to attend day care once a week, which later increased to twice.

For Mum the Hospice was her oasis in life. Had she been able she would have moved in! She was among friends who cared; was able to maintain her dignity; she could be herself and talk about anything she wanted without the pressure of feeling she had to be strong for her family. The craft sessions taught her skills she never knew she had! From my point of view I knew she was getting care no amount of money could buy. The Hospice was always there for the whole family, with total unconditional support, no matter what the concern.

We also had a lot of fun during Mum’s time at the Hospice and I have many happy memories. They did add “life to days” and became a family extension for us all. It is for this reason that I now support the Hospice in any way I can. I feel I’m among family, people who knew and loved mum and it’s just like visiting friends.

Sheila Bramley

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