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...