My mother spent her last couple of weeks at East Lancs Hospice, it was her wish to be there after spending time in and out of hospital since being diagnosed with stomach cancer last April. I cannot thank the staff enough for the care and attention that they not only gave to my mother but also to my brother and I.They gave my mother her dignity back and helped make the last few weeks of her life peaceful.Thank you for everything

Maxine x

I came to the Hospice on 23rd June 2022 with my Mum Jean who is frail and elderly with Parkinson's Disease, to try the Hospice at Home bathing service.
Mum has recently had to start living downstairs at home due to mobility problems and so cannot access her own shower upstairs.
Linda from the Hospice Community Team and Emma from the IP team assisted Mum to have a bath and she thoroughly enjoyed the pampering experience (complete with Jacuzzi bubbles!). Linda and Emma were marvellous making sure that Mum felt safe and warm and happy throughout.
Please can I thank the Hospice Managers and Staff for providing this wonderful bathing service.
Mum thoroughly enjoyed her bath and soaked her troubles and cares away!
We are indebted to all of the East Lancs Hospice staff - all staff are so considerate and caring and make time to stop and say "Hello!"
Thank you so much,
Mary Wilcock

We recently had a young member of our family requiring support regarding a terminal diagnosis.
Both the Hospice at home team and latterly the in patient unit team were immediately responsive when required thus providing us all as a family the most supportive and caring last few weeks of our loved ones life.
This has allowed us to recall this sad experience in the best positive way possible. All staff provided first class care with sincere empathy throughout and we thank them one and all for that

My younger brother came home from the Christie’s on end of life care, it was his choice to live his last weeks at home. Although he was not a patient in the hospice we definitely received a lot of support from the hospice services. Carers sitting in at night with him so we knew he was safe and we could get some rest. Anthony the specialist nurse visiting to ensure James had optimum symptom control, liaising with the district nurses and consultants. We always knew the hospice team where at the end of the phone for help of it was needed. Thank you for all your support through a very difficult time. From Lynne, Debbie and Amanda. (Mum and sisters of James Burrows)

In february 2021 my mum was transfered from a care home to inpatient unit for care in last week of life. Family had not seen mum for over 8 months due to covid and no visiting policy at the care home. During mums last week of life family were able to say their final 'goodnight' to mum, for this we will be forever grateful. I can't thank the staff enough for the individualised care they gave to mum. Thankyou x

I came to the hospice on 6th June 2022 with my husband Ian, who has Alzheimers, to try the bathing service that the Hospice are starting up for patients known to the Hospice at Home team. Ian cannot get into our shower at home as its over the bath. We were met by Sarah who was lovely and made Ian feel so welcome. We had the choice of a bath or shower. The whole experience was brilliant and Sarah was marvellous. Ian left fresh and clean, warm and dry and I came away feeling that a huge problem had been taken off my shoulders. I just want to say a Big Thankyou for your kindness and help, it was much appreciated.
Valerie Chapman

My husband Russell Walkden, spent his last few weeks at East Lancs Hospice. He was aged 50 when he passed away 19th June 2108. I would like to say a huge thank you, to the whole team. You provided comfort and care at the most difficult time. You all deserve a medal of bravery. No words are big enough to express my sincere gratitude. East Lancs Hospice truly is Outstanding.

My dad, Alan, ended his days last week at home, just as he had wanted, gently and without distress, from Pulmonary Fibrosis. He and my mum were supported massively by the 'Hospice at Home' service provided by East Lancs Hospice.
You were there to support them with information about what they might expect as his condition worsened, the options for end of life care available to them, and you provided superb respite times for mum to be able to leave the house for a couple of hours, knowing dad was looked after in his own home by someone kind and knowledgeable. You were always at the end of a phone if we needed advice and also came regularly to visit mum and dad at home.
We cannot thank you enough.

My Dad Bill Ferguson had his final days at the Hospice and he couldn't have been in a better place. He was treated with dignity, respect and kindness, when we arrived into the hospice it like walking into a massive hug for my Dad and family. The Drs and nurses go above and beyond, they are the best. My Dad had the most peaceful passing with so much love and care, even the chef baked my Dad a beautiful birthday cake. The memories of his stay will be with me forever and is definitely helping me comes to terms with losing him. if I was asked to describe the hospice it would be The Saddest Happiest Place, Thank you all you amazing people there #teamELH are the best ever. xxx

My very dear friend, Roy Silva, spent 3 weeks in the Hospice between Dec 15-Jan 16. For the first time in weeks, he was pain free & able to eat. Initially Roy refused to go as he thought he was going to die there. He wanted to pass this on to others suffering that the Hospice is nothing to be frightened of. His last few weeks were very happy & he loved all the Staff there. Thank you all. I am in the process of organising a Fund Raiser for you in memory of my Roy xx