Kirsty Walsh - Patient Relative

"The care at Hospice was exceptional and made his remaining time with us the best it could be. Our world was turned upside down, but the Hospice facilities and quality of care meant it was the most peaceful place I could have wished for."

This year, on the 6th of January, my amazing Dad Jimmy passed away after a devastatingly short illness. Following his initial diagnosis of pancreatic cancer on the 26th of November 2024, dads health quickly deteriorated and a few weeks later we were welcomed into Hospice where they provided the most incredible level of care & attention, on hand 24/7, nothing was too much trouble for Dad or for our family. 

My Dad was a true gentleman, everyone who met him I think would agree. During Dad’s time at Hospice, he was so kind, so gentle and grateful to everyone, I was in awe watching him. 

As a caregiver himself, receiving and accepting what was to come was unimaginable but what I witnessed was true strength and he never once complained. 

The care at Hospice was exceptional and made his remaining time with us the best it could be. Our world was turned upside down, but the Hospice facilities and quality of care meant it was the most peaceful place I could have wished for.

We were able to stay by Dad’s side day and night throughout his time there, everyone made us feel so welcome. 

During the last few days, staff had placed the ‘cuddle bed’ in Dad’s room which meant I could be right by him until the end. To this day I will always be so grateful for this, it was so special to me, a memory I will hold on to forever. 

Nobody wants to believe they would be in the scenario where any family member would be admitted to Hospice. Three months ago I could have never imagined what was to come.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Hospice here in times like these and it’s so important that if the situation does arise, the same quality of care and attention my Dad received is given. 

My hope is that anyone who may face the same situation in the future as my family can receive and benefit from that same level of care. This is my motivation & drive for my next chapter in life and I am excited to plan all my fundraising ideas in memory of my beautiful Dad.  

Thank you Hospice.