Margaret’s Community Care Unit Story
“Attending the Community Care Unit is something I look forward to every week,” said Margaret Lewis, who has been using...
Keri-Ann’s Hospice Story
“The support St Elizabeth Hospice gave, made such a difference to our family, when they provided care to both my...
Tamsin’s Hospice Story
“Mum was really keen to avoid going into a nursing home or hospital, and instead wanted be at home surrounded...
James and Lee’s Hospice Story
“St Elizabeth Hospice is not about end-of-life care. It is about you and your loved one living as best you...
Sandy’s Story
“I wanted to go back to being the person I was before Dad’s cancer diagnosis and the LivingGrief team helped...
Jessica Hayward – a granddaughter’s story
“The St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice team just came in and took over the situation, guiding us through the process,...
Vanessa’s Hospice Story
“St Elizabeth Hospice helped us ensure Dad’s wish to die at home was achieved and we will be forever grateful...
Anne and Jill’s Hospice Story
Every year St Elizabeth Hospice’s memorial event Suffolk Remembers, sees 5,000 candles displayed along Felixstowe seafront as hundreds of people...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jess Kelly’s Hospice Story
Christmas is a time for family and friends to be together, sharing in the magic of the festive period. Every...
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?’,...
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...
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...
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),...
Andrew’s story
Since launching in April 2019, more than 2,700 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported...
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...
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...
Emma Howells – a daughter’s story
Every year St Elizabeth Hospice cares for more than 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and...
Leanne Mann – a daughter’s story
Every year St Elizabeth Hospice cares for more than 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and...
Wendy’s story
Since launching in April 2019, more than 1,950 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported...
Colin and Lesley Archer’s story – Suffolk Remembers 2021
Every year St Elizabeth Hospice’s memorial event Suffolk Remembers, sees 5,000 candles displayed along Felixstowe seafront as hundreds of people...
Rochelle’s story
Every year St Elizabeth Hospice cares for more than 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth and...
Toni’s Story
Toni was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer at 43 years old.
David’s Story
David came into the care of the hospice after being diagnosed with a liver tumour when he was 52 years old.
Ian’s Story
Ian began his chemotherapy treatment for renal cancer and a secondary neck tumour at which point he also received a letter for an outpatient’s appointment with a hospice consultant.
John’s Story
John was 90 when he was first referred to the hospice by his renal nurse at Ipswich hospital.
