Mary and Tim’s Hospice Story “St Elizabeth Hospice is marvellous. It is a superb place to come and a real sanctuary,” Mary Chennells, aged 95-years-old,…
Ray’s Hospice Volunteering Story “Through volunteering I’ve met many new friends, and even met some old friends I had lost touch with, such is...
Hannah Jackson – a daughter’s story “Everybody at the hospice was amazing and offered Dad and our whole family incredible support during a very uncertain time,”…
Mason and Shelley Fountain’s Zest Story – Midnight Walk 2024 Since 2006, St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved Midnight Walk has seen the independent Suffolk charity encourage the local community to don…
Terry Edwards – a son’s story “The personal touch is the biggest difference the hospice provides. They have such a welcoming feel to them all and…
David’s LivingGrief Story “Before LivingGrief I had a sense that life was a closed book, but the service has shown me life is…
Julie Robinson – a daughter’s story “The care from the St Elizabeth Hospice staff was always amazing, nothing was ever too much trouble. I especially remember…
Harli Dixon – a daughter’s story “St Elizabeth Hospice helped my Mum so much and I want to say ‘thank you’ to the hospice and help…
George’s Zest Story Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with…
Tracy’s Hospice Story – Volunteer to Full-time Employee “Volunteering and working for Zest and St Elizabeth Hospice is something I really enjoy, as it is such a wonderful...
Scott Billison – a son’s story for Sally Billison “We cannot fault the hospice staff in doing all they could to make Mum feel as comfortable as possible,” explained…
Gail Palmer’s Community Care Unit Story Since launching in April 2019, more than 4,475 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported…
The French Family’s Hospice Story “Dad was comfortable and he was happy Mum, and the whole family, had the hospice for support,” said Kerrie-Ann French,…
Michael’s LivingGrief Story “I didn’t know what to expect, but over the course of five weeks receiving support from LivingGrief, I felt better…
Stephen’s LivingGrief Story Every year St Elizabeth Hospice cares for more than 4,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and…
Kate Wilcox – St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice Physiotherapist Since launching in April 2019, more than 3,900 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported...
Emily Gage – Therapy Team Leader Every year more than 900 people throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney receive support from the St Elizabeth Hospice’s...
Ross Dowsing – a son’s story “From the moment we entered the building, the care and support our family received, especially Mum, was second to none….
The Hunt Family’s Christmas Story Christmas is a time for family and friends to be together, sharing in the magic of the festive period. Every…
Helen Smith daughter of Jackie Rope “Mum was very keen to stay at home and St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice helped her achieve this,” said Helen…
Ross Dale – St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice Paramedic “It’s an amazing privilege to help to improve a person’s quality of life and help them be a part of...
James Crosthwaite – a nephew’s story for Tom Crosthwaite “Uncle Tom was always very complimentary of the hospice staff and the care they gave him,” explained James Crosthwaite, whose…
Gray’s Hospice Volunteering Story “I volunteer because it makes me feel happy and I’m glad to be helping the hospice, which provides great care...
David’s Hospice Story – Volunteer to Full-time Employee “My wife encouraged me to start volunteering for St Elizabeth Hospice when they were advertising for PAT test volunteers in...
Laura Jefferies – Zest Retail Volunteer Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
Rachel’s Hospice Story Every year St Elizabeth Hospice cares for more than 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and…
Mark’s Community Care Unit Story “You have good days and bad days, but coming to the hospice’s Community Care Unit is a massive plus and…
Fran Nguyen hospice volunteer in Great Yarmouth and Waveney Since launching in April 2019, more than 3,950 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported...
Alex and Judith’s Hospice Story “The support the team at Beccles Hospital gave Mum was incredible,” said Alex Wilde whose Mum, Judy Bryer received care…
David and Sarah’s Hospice Story “Before St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice and their team supported David and I, we felt lost and bewildered,” said Sarah…
Ruth and Barry’s Hospice Story “We know we are on borrowed time, but without this hospice we would not have been able to spend so…
Richard Krajewski – Volunteer at Moments Town Hall “Volunteering gives me a sense of pride knowing I have, in some way, helped an important local cause in delivering...
Sandy Alford – Ridley’s Café and Education Team Volunteer “Through volunteering I feel I am giving back to the hospice which provides great comfort and care to so many...
John and Hugh Langley’s Hospice Story “St Elizabeth Hospice gave Dad and my family 24/7 support. Whenever we needed them, they were there,” explained Hugh Langley,…
Claire and James Dorman’s Hospice Story “The care we received from the nurses, doctors, support staff and countless volunteers at St Elizabeth Hospice was second to…
Andrew and Clive Brooks’ Hospice Story “Prior to our family’s experiences of St Elizabeth Hospice, the word ‘hospice’ meant a place for people with life-limiting illnesses…
Denise Gibbins – E-commerce volunteer Every year more than 3,000 people living with a progressive or life-limiting illness, and their families, are supported throughout east...
Lena and Lee Porter’s Hospice Story – Midnight Walk 2023 Since 2016, St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved Midnight Walk has seen the independent Suffolk charity encourage the local community to don…
Peter and Sally Girt’s hospice story – Suffolk Remembers Every year St Elizabeth Hospice’s memorial event Suffolk Remembers, sees 5,000 candles displayed along Felixstowe seafront as hundreds of people…
Charlotte Clark hospice volunteer in Great Yarmouth and Waveney Since launching in April 2019, more than 3,700 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported...
John and Linda Hunt’s Hospice Story “The St Elizabeth Hospice staff made a difficult situation a little bit better. From the cleaners and receptionists through to…
Jean Peck’s Community Care Unit story in Great Yarmouth and Waveney Since launching in April 2019, more than 3,700 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported…
David and Glenda Price’s Community Care Unit Story “I cannot praise the staff enough for what they do. From the nurses and receptionists, through to the physiotherapists and…
Peter Skippins – E-commerce Volunteer “It’s so rewarding to give some of your time to support a brilliant local service. I volunteer half a day,...
Joanna Brown’s Hospice Story Every year St Elizabeth Hospice cares for more than 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and…
Jayne’s Hospice Volunteering Story “After working as a nurse for 35 years, I didn’t know what to do. I would often visit the hospice...
Hayley Warner’s Hospice Story Every year St Elizabeth Hospice delivers free care to over 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth…
Michelle Markwell’s Hospice Story Every year St Elizabeth Hospice cares for more than 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and…
Bethan Pilcher – St Elizabeth Hospice Retail Volunteer “I enjoy volunteering at the St Elizabeth shop in Felixstowe, as it helps me give back to my local community,”...
Brian Jacobs – Hospice Volunteer “I have a strong personal connection to the hospice as my wife, my brother and my mum all passed away...
Paul Pittman – Community Care Unit Service User “For 35 years I worked and then all of a sudden I didn’t. You’re left asking ‘what do I do?’,…
Ben Brown’s Zest Volunteering Story Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
Ed Wagland’s Zest Volunteering Story Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
Lucas’ Zest Volunteering Story Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
Matt Girt – St Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer “Helping a charity that supports local people in your area is very important. Any support you give makes a big...
Craig Macartney – Community Care Unit Service User “When you are first diagnosed with an incurable illness you panic and look for cures even where there are none…
Sandra Tyrrill – St Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer “I have made so many friends and met lots of lovely people through volunteering at St Elizabeth Hospice,” explains Sandra...
Markan Yohannes – Zest Volunteer Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
Maria Rosier – retail volunteer at St Elizabeth Hospice Bungay shop Since launching in April 2019, more than 3,100 people have received free specialist palliative care from the healthcare partnership of...
Alex and Sara Koufalis – A son’s story “All the staff wanted to know about us as people and to care for Mum as a person, not just…
Carolyn Boyd – St Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer Every year more than 3,000 people living with a progressive or life-limiting illness, and their families, are supported throughout east...
Edwina and Lewis Earle’s hospice story in Great Yarmouth and Waveney “The support from the hospice team meant the world to Lewis,” said Edwina Earle (pictured above fundraising for the hospice),…
Jess Prosser – St Elizabeth Hospice Wills Month 2022 Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Wills Month, an initiative which encourages people...
Kailey Smith – a daughter’s story “The service the hospice gave to my Dad, myself and my family was amazing. During such a difficult time, they…
Julie Stout – a daughter’s story Every year St Elizabeth Hospice delivers free care to over 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth…
Ann Joyes’ story Every year St Elizabeth Hospice delivers free care to over 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth…
Dennis Tattoo – St Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer Since 2017, Dennis Tattoo has been a familiar and welcoming face to patients, their families, staff and all visitors to...
John and Julie Hammond – volunteers at Martlesham Retail Centre “We are both so passionate about the hospice and to have the chance to volunteer and give back to the...
Leanne’s story – Hospice care at Christmas Christmas is a time for family and friends to be together and to share in the magic of the festive…
Wendy’s story Since launching in April 2019, more than 1,950 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported…
Verity Wood retail volunteer at Zest, Ipswich More than 1,600 volunteers generously give their time to support Zest and St Elizabeth Hospice. These volunteers provide support in...
Rochelle’s story Every year St Elizabeth Hospice cares for more than 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and…
Jake and Beckie’s story Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
Bethany Woods’ story Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
George and Andrea’s story Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
Sue Hedger’s son, Andrew’s story Every year UK hospices support more than 225,000 people with terminal and life-limiting conditions. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the...
Richard and Natalie’s Story Richard was 5 years old & Natalie was 19 when their father, Richard, passed away at the hospice in 1990....
Alison’s Story Alison’s mother died in 2007 after receiving hospice care at home. However, Alison didn’t access bereavement services until January 2020....
Gavin’s Story Gavin Bloomfield’s father was cared for by the hospice at home. As well as the practical care provided in Albert’s...
Erika’s Story Rebecca Clegg received hospice care at home in Great Yarmouth and Waveney in January 2020. Her daughter, Erika, explains how...
Sally Bartlett’s Tribute Fund story Our tribute in memory of Tony has meant so much to all of us. It has given us a place...
India’s Story “Looking back, I’m so grateful for the wonderful care that my mum Sarah received from St Elizabeth Hospice during her...
Ian When you hear the word ‘hospice’ for the first time, you feel numb. You immediately think you’re going to die....
No Place Like Home Community Appeal St Elizabeth Hospice launches £3m community appeal to help people die at home In Ipswich and east Suffolk only 1%...
Thank you ‘ …for being such a beacon of hope and support for us too when things were so distressing. Knowing you...
Let’s talk about dying It was back in 1991 when Community Manager at St Elizabeth Hospice Sarah Godfrey was working as a newly qualified...
Pat and Ian “My wife Pat may have been little in stature, but she had a big personality and attitude. When she fell...
Paul Paul, 34, from Felixstowe, is living with rectal cancer; he recalls his admission to the inpatient unit at St Elizabeth...
Chelsea’s Story Eighteen months ago, Chelsea Scarlett didn’t know anything about St Elizabeth Hospice. Like most people, she’d never known anyone who...
Zoe My daughter is dying. Zoe wants to spend the little time she has left living; not waiting to die. She...
Joanna Joanna Franklin is 26 years old and lives in Felixstowe with her family. The Franklin’s life is very different however...
Suzanne Fosdike – Retail Volunteer Suzanne Fosdike began volunteering at the Meredith Road shop in 2012 after her son, Royce, died at the hospice and...
”It’s not about dying at all, it’s about living” When people hear the word ‘hospice’ many think of a building that people go to die – but hospice care...
”I can’t wait for this year’s Midnight Walk” Local business woman, Hannah Graves, 30, is preparing for the St Elizabeth Hospice Midnight Walk for the third year in...
La Bella Rosa La Bella Rosa Nathan Williamson, (pianist) John Packer (composer), Daisy Williamson (music therapist)John Packer has been working with Daisy Williamson,...
Father and daughter will walk in memory of loved one A local dad will be taking part in St Elizabeth Hospice’s Midnight Walk next year with his daughter. Steve Banks,...
Judith Hammond Helping a local charity For Judith Hammond, 57, Christmas Day is not an excuse to relax in the warmth of...
Frances Chambers and Rachael Spurling Absolutely marvellous For Rachael Spurling, contacting St Elizabeth Hospice on behalf of her mother, Frances, was a daunting idea. Like...
Patient Colin an ‘inspiration’ with 200ft bungee jump An inspirational hospice patient and father has braved a 200ft bungee jump to raise money for charity. Remarkable 61 year...
Susan Race and Amanda Hall – Day Care Hostess Volunteers Bubbly volunteer-duo, Susan Race and Amanda Hall work together in Day Care every Monday. Susan joined Day Care in November...
Maxine Gould’s Story Dispelling myths For Maxine Gould, all her original anxieties about coming into a hospice have completely gone. She said: “I...
Clive Reeve – Clinical Stores Volunteer Having visited the St Elizabeth Hospice website looking for volunteer vacancies, Clive Reeve found just what he was looking for!...
Diane Sporle – Kitchen Volunteer Volunteer kitchen-helper, Diane Sporle, 60, took on her role three years ago, having retired early from British Telecom at Martlesham...
Justin Ballanytne – Retail Centre Volunteer Justin Ballantyne, 31, has been volunteering every Friday at St Elizabeth Hospice Retail centre for the past year with his...
Gerry Keeler – Volunteer Driver Since retiring, two and a half years ago, Gerry Keeler has been a volunteer driver at St Elizabeth Hospice. “My...
David Gabriel – IPU Ward Clerk Volunteer Volunteering as a Ward Clerk on the Inpatient Unit at St Elizabeth Hospice is perfect for David Gabriel, 69, as...
Karen Mills – Manningtree Shop Volunteer Karen Mills, 56, began volunteering in the Manningtree shop in January 2015. Having worked as a Receptionist in the local...
Danny Jones – Day Care and Hairdressing Volunteer Outgoing and upbeat Danny Jones takes time out of his busy life to volunteer once a fortnight at St Elizabeth...
Volunteer Home Sitters Sometimes, our patients don’t need care, they just need a listening ear and a friend, and our team of Volunteer...
Joined at the hip Muriel Bridges and June Winter volunteer in our Framlingham shop, and the bubbly ladies, who have been friends for 55...
Shop Volunteer Joan Read’s Story Joan Read has been volunteering in our Felixstowe shop since it opened in 2000 and is looking forward to receiving...
”I want to help the Hospice as they helped me” Local businesswoman, Hannah Graves, 29, is preparing for the St Elizabeth Hospice Midnight Walk for the second year in memory...
”It was possible to just be a family” “It was possible to just be a family” For Miriam and Catherine Paddon; some of their happiest memories are at...
Christina Wise’s Story To Andrew and Christina Wise, St Elizabeth Hospice became their family. Christina, whose husband Andrew was cared for in the...
Long weeks, Short months To Andrew and Christina Wise, St Elizabeth Hospice became their family. Christina, whose husband Andrew was cared for in the...
My words, my voice To write a wedding card for his six-year-old daughter to open on her special day, knowing he will not be...
Amy Graham’s Story From the day Amy Graham met Ryan through mutual friends in March 2012, they hit it off. But soon afterwards...
Just One Day The story of Jason Vine and his family. Thirty-eight-year old mother-of-two Sam Vine was cared for at St Elizabeth Hospice’s...
Norman Finbow’s Story Norman Finbow has pledged to raise £25,000 for the hospice after his wife, Linda, received amazing care from the Hospice...
Dawn Worlledge and Rick Alderton’s Story Dawn Worlledge and Rick Alderton had waited a long time to get married. They had been courting for more than...
Les Burgess’ Story Every day has been a challenge for Les Burgess since his wife died. They had been married almost 45 years...
Steven Govender’s Story The last weeks of Steven Govender’s life were the best he could have hoped for thanks to the care he...
Sarah Woodhead’s Story Teenager Sarah Woodhead lived for her horses. She would ride one of her family’s horses every day if she could....
Debbie Cadman’s Story Tracey Cadman was only 43 when she died at the hospice on 16th June 2009. She had been cared for...
Bob Pugh’s Story A grieving father has helped raise more than £500 for St Elizabeth Hospice in memory of his daughter Kate Crooks....
Mark Gibbons’ Story Mark Gibbons will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for St Elizabeth Hospice, where his mother Shirley was so...
Stephanie Stollery’s Story Terry Stollery first started to feel ill in the autumn of 2005. One day he said: “Oh, I think...
Dr Tony Michael’s Story During Christmas in 2008, Janette Michael was determined to have her family around her. Nine years previously, she had fought...
Sheila Coles’ Story Terry Coles was diagnosed with an incurable lung disease caused by asbestos. His wife Sheila, of Ipswich, said: “When we...
Martin Bates’ story Eve Bates started to feel ill on her 90th birthday. She was enjoying the party on September 3rd 2008 with...