People are at the heart of everything we do. Here you'll find our latest news alongside the stories of the patients, families, volunteers and staff who make Katharine House Hospice what it is.
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When Michelle Walters thinks about our hospice, she doesn’t just remember the exceptional care her family received. She remembers the laughter, music and kindness that helped them through two of the hardest times of their lives.
For our Supporter Care Officer Carla, Walk to Remember is an opportunity to honour three very special people. She’ll be walking alongside ten close friends to remember her Mum, Cherryl, and her friends Kate and Alan, while raising vital funds for our charity.
When Karl Marsh’s health declined suddenly, he had one simple wish – to marry his fiancée, Sarah.
Already planning their wedding, the couple hoped it might still be possible. When Karl shared this with our team, we knew we had to do everything we could to make it happen.
Carter took on swimming, cycling and running challenges to raise funds for our hospice after seeing the support his grandad, David and family received.
When Elizabeth’s husband, Stephen, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and advanced prostate cancer, she felt overwhelmed. Information came from every direction. None of it felt clear.
After his father received compassionate care from our hospice team, Antony Walker was determined to give something back. His way of saying thank you took him across the Sahara Desert.
After receiving care at our Therapy & Wellbeing Centre, Paul was inspired to get more involved.
Ann Moore explains why the care provided to her and her husband inspired her to leave a gift in her will.
Don Perkin shares how he and his wife Jean volunteered for our charity before Jean became ill and needed our expert care.
