The hospice gave us the space, and allowed me to be a wife, and not just be a caregiver"

"In November 2023, life was going to plan. As a family, we’d had a lovely summer, we’d moved into our family forever home, and everything just felt perfect. Little did we know that 2 weeks later, our lives would be torn apart..."
Janet’s Volunteering Story

Janet’s Volunteering Story

Janet is one of our wonderful meal service volunteers, gifting her time to serve lunches to our in-patients. Here she shares how she became involved with Teesside Hospice, and what she enjoys about her role.

Donna's Story

Donna's Story

Previously, when Donna thought of the word hospice, she thought of dying – but that association changed after she became a patient. Donna shares how a stay on our In-Patient Unit has given her confidence and changed her misconceptions around hospice care.

Charlotte's Volunteering Story

Charlotte's Volunteering Story

Whether you’re looking to gain new skills or build on those you already have, volunteering can be a great way to broaden your knowledge. For Charlotte, who volunteers in our People Team, it was about building on the knowledge she’d gained on a recent course.

Welcoming our new Corporate Partnerships Manager, Hassan!

Welcoming our new Corporate Partnerships Manager, Hassan!

We have appointed a new Corporate Partnerships Manager to take care of corporate development, as we aim to reach ever-growing demand for our services.

Kevin's Lymphoedema Story

Kevin's Lymphoedema Story

As a patient of our Lymphoedema Clinic, Kevin has been given guidance and advice for managing his condition – and has seen great results. Since being referred to our team and following the regime set, he’s found reduced swelling, no tightness and heaviness in his legs, and softer skin.

Dawn's Volunteering Story

Dawn's Volunteering Story

We’re so lucky to be supported by amazing volunteers over the festive season, who help us provide care, offer a friendly welcome for visitors, and much more. This includes Dawn, who has been volunteering with Teesside Hospice for 4 years and gives up her time on Christmas Day to help patients and visitors feel as special as possible.