Dr Jon has been with Teesside Hospice for six years as the Hospice Physician. He qualified in Medicine and practiced in a few different areas before he came to hospice care. “I did a lot of general medical professions, but mostly practiced in psychiatry – especially children, adolescents and those with learning difficulties.”

“My first real experience with a hospice was in 2012, when my sister, Ella, died in a hospice in Somerset. She had a good experience with dying. She was somebody who had never of thought of going to a hospice because she lived outside so much – especially in Glastonbury. So it made me start thinking”. Dr Jon did an introductory Certificate in Counselling to understand Ella’s death, and to add to his armoury of helping other people. Following his experience, Dr Jon came on board as the Hospice Physician in April 2017. 

The demand for our care continues to rise, as we support other services, like the NHS. 

“When a patient comes over from James Cook Hospital, it’s always about what they want, and their needs. We’ve always been peoplecentric and patient-led, and it’s what helps us make the best decisions with them going forward.” “Lots of impressive people come through our doors. Chatting with people, you find out about the lives of so many people. Everyone’s got a story if you scratch the surface. When you do scratch the surface of those people, they’re so inspiring.” 

As Dying Matters Week is upon us, it’s a time for us to realise how we’ll be in that position in our lives eventually. “With good care, it can bring out the best of people. Huge amounts of strength, courage and humour to share some of the most intimate memories they may have never even shared before the end of their life.” This year, Dying Matters Week is about Dying Matters at Work. Dr Jon, alongside other Doctors, Nurses, HCA’s and other hospice staff, not only look after our patients, but they must have to look after themselves too. “I enjoy getting out in the North Yorkshire Moors for plenty of walks. At the moment I have 7 Puppies, so that’s keeping me busy. Family. Friends. Lots of Exercise. I feel lucky to have those around me. Seeing the lives of my children grow up and developing their lives too.” 

“I have to send a big thank you to each and every person who gives to Teesside Hospice. From the staff and volunteers, to the supporters. No matter how little you give, every bit counts. The actions from our supporters seems like a message to the Government from the people of Teesside about the essential work of hospices up and down our country. Without good people, whether its Teesside or Somerset, I wouldn’t be able to do what I love.”

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