
At St Elizabeth Hospice it is our privilege to stand beside our patients as they come to terms with their diagnosis and as we develop the individual support plan they will need. Through medicine and therapy we restore hope, we ease pain, we give life purpose and we make life liveable at time when the prospect of a normal life can seem a distant prospect. Below are four patient stories that illustrate different ways we can help and demonstrate that together we will not let the prospect of death kill life for those living in Suffolk.


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...