Becoming St Wilfrid’s Head of Community Nursing
We spoke to Head of Community Nursing, Eirian Levell about the 14 years she has been at St Wilfrid's Hospice.
‘The memories, emotions and sadness will never go away.’
In 2007, Claire Hadfield's father was cared for in the hospice in Mill Gap Road. She has kindly shared her memories of this time with us.
Creating community links with St Wilfrid’s WI
We speak to St Wilfrid's WI President Deborah Becker to find out more about the first WI to be held at a hospice.
A day of care on our Inpatient Unit
We spoke to our Nurses and Healthcare Assistants to learn about what a typical day of care looks like on the Inpatient Unit.
Award winning gardens in Mill Gap Road
In 1993, David Wells designed the hospice gardens in Mill Gap Road. He shared his memories from the time.
‘I was welcomed at any time of day’
Carol Stanley’s mother, Joyce Prentice, was cared for in 1986. Now, 35 years later, Carol has shared her family’s story.
A year of half marathons
In the run up to her 50th birthday, Elaine French is running 12 half marathons in memory of her father in law.
Early hospice memories from Corrie Paxton
Corrie Paxton was part of the committee that helped to set up St Wilfrid's Hospice in the early 80s. She has kindly shared her memories with us.
‘They called us the Lavender Ladies!’
Our Lead Complementary Therapists, Anna Kent and Angie Panteli, share how their role has changed over the years.
‘A special time in my nursing career’
Janice Vanstone (née Pavey) worked on the Nursing Team at St Wilfrid’s Hospice for over four years when it first opened in 1983.
‘The kitchen became my domain’
The first cook at the hospice in Mill Gap Road, Ruby Clemence, shares her memories.
The first St Wilfrid’s patient
In 1983, Denis Nolan was the first patient to be admitted to St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Sheila, his wife of 21 years, has kindly shared their story.
