Hospice stories

The remarkable people we welcome through our doors are all part of our local community. This section is dedicated to their stories - who they are and how hospice care has helped them to live with dignity at life's most difficult time.

“To sum up the Hospice, I can only say the way I have been treated is beyond excellent."

"The Rehabilitation Centre at the new Hospice has been a life-saver for me"

"I can’t thank the Day Therapies Team enough; every single person is an angel.”

“I can’t say enough to praise the way they helped us and our father"

"There is a very strong feeling that we really are all in this together."

“The care is marvellous, everything you could wish for and more.”

“It’s the love and affection above anything else that makes Thames Hospice so special.”

"Here you have dignity and respect of life."

"Knowing that your loved one feels comfortable is so important."

"I can’t imagine what life would be like without Thames Hospice"

"We've got this!"

“I count down the weeks until I can come to day therapy again."

"It’s the amazing care that gets you through this"

"The emotional support I received has helped me find hope again"

"Without the team I would have been lost"

"I think about my parents with every step I take"

"You were a little shining light at a dark time"

“If I hadn’t come here, I wouldn’t be alive”

"The Hospice was like a home from home"