Patient Stories - Isabel Hospice

Patient Stories

Sharing personal experiences is a powerful way of raising awareness of Isabel’s work as well as dispelling some of the misconceptions that still surround hospice care.

Here, you can read some of our moving and inspiring Patient Stories and discover more about the many ways we can help support you throughout your journey with us.

Helena’s Story

“My ultimate goal was to get well enough to go to my daughter’s wedding…thanks to Isabel Hospice, I made it.” Before

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Jean’s Story

“I always promised Harry that I would care for him at home and not put him in hospital. Isabel Hospice

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Heather and Patricia’s Story

When Heather Elvins’ father entered the Isabel Hospice In-Patient Unit in June 2024, it marked the culmination of a journey

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Jill’s Story

“Dad called the hospice his ‘second family’ – now we celebrate his memory every year with them.” Dad was Mr

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Maria’s Story

Turning grief into guidance, Maria Vaciago was inspired to write a children’s book about bereavement, following Isabel Hospice’s compassionate care

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Andy’s Story

When Polly received news of husband Andy Jones’ incurable diagnosis of Glioblastoma in April 2023, she said “everything quickly became

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