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Hospice care is often perceived as medical support and symptom management in the final stage of life. But for many of our patients it’s about living well — comfort, companionship, dignity. Ultimately, for Eileen, it was about the fulfilment of a lifelong passion: dancing.

"John would be so proud of us. Helping others smile, even in their darkest times, has helped me heal. And Lola? She’s not just a therapy dog—she’s my hero.”

"You don’t have to do it all alone. And you don’t have to wait until you’re at breaking point to ask for help. Hospice care is there to make life better, even when time is limited.”

"Once Bob died, they didn’t just disappear. They continued to be empathetic when everyone else moved on. They understood we were still grieving.”

"They made sure the man I knew kept all the dignity he had always had, as a real gentleman, intact. Priceless.”

"You don’t know what will happen in life, but I know that with St Margaret’s there to help it will be much better than if they weren’t.”

“St Margaret’s offers so much more than end-of-life care. The level of care and excellence in every aspect is unmatched, and people locally don’t realise how fortunate they are to have it.”

"There's no judgment... Everybody's easy-going, and we have a bit of a giggle. One of the reasons I enjoy coming is because I get to socialise and just generally meet nice people."

"It is a great pleasure to me to give a little back to the hospice movement which gives families practical advice and comfort when they most need it.”