When Jeff first heard the word hospice, he was apprehensive. “It was the term ‘end of life’ that scared me,” he said. “But my opinion on hospice care has completely changed.”
After being admitted for pain management for his mesothelioma, Jeff’s experience over the last two weeks has been, in his own words, marvellous.
“They said I’d be looked after, that my pain would be controlled, and they’ve certainly done that. The nurses are wonderful. They follow up on everything they can do to make me feel better. I just want to give them a big cuddle.
As long as these people are doing what they can for me, I’m really looking ahead and feeling more positive.”
At Teesside Hospice, we’re here to provide more than just care, we’re here to help people feel comforted, uplifted and supported.
Learn more about our services today and how we support people across Teesside every day by visiting our Teesside Hospice Services page.
We're changing lives across Teesside by supporting people and families who've been affected by a terminal illness.
Ian first came to us as part of our Wellbeing Centre, later spending time on our In-Patient Unit when he needed more specialist care. His husband, Tony, kindly shared their experience with us, reflecting on the support and respect they both received.
When 15-year-old Rafael was looking to do more with his weekends and gain new skills, he turned to volunteering. Now, after a year of volunteering in our charity shop, he’s built his confidence and met some great friends.
Craig has been a long-standing patient of our Lymphoedema Clinic and comes to us for intensive treatment. Despite the toll this can take, it’s something he always looks forward to thanks to the kindness, compassion and humour of our team.
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