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.

Annie’s Story

"Everyone should get the death my dad got here" Annie reflects on the care her 93-year-old father, Norman, received at

Ray’s Story

“I can’t express how grateful I am. You feel like someone cares, and that makes all the difference.” Ray was

Debbie’s Story

"12 hours at Isabel Hospice changed my family’s life" My name is Debbie, and I first met my husband, Rob,

Aniko and Margaret’s Story

“In the time that Mum was there, it wasn’t a carer and patient relationship, we could just be mother and

Sandra’s Story

Sandra’s story: care, comfort and a wedding blessing at Isabel Hospice Sandra Koniotes is described by her daughter Sarah as

James’s Story

My wife, Angela, and I were married for 53 years and I can honestly say they were the happiest years