Category: Patient Stories
September 1, 2026
Patient Stories
Bringing the Zoo to Susan
For Susan, animals have always been a big part of her life. And during her stay at Pendleside Hospice, it...
Read moreAugust 28, 2026
Patient Stories
From delirium to heading home in just one week
Colin’s stay at Pendleside helped him regain his strength and he left with a very special thank you.
Read moreJune 29, 2026
Patient Stories
“They’ve made me feel like part of the family”
Ann and her husband Paul have generously donated £2,000 to Pendleside Hospice as a thank you for the care Ann...
Read moreJune 8, 2026
Patient Stories
Friends and Family to Take on Pendle Pub Walk in Memory of Heidi
When Pendleside Hospice’s Pendle Pub Walk returns on Friday 13th June, one group taking part will be walking not only...
Read moreApril 15, 2026
Patient Stories
Remembering Nathan: Amelia’s Way of Saying Thank You
After the loss of her husband, Nathan Summersgill-Smith, Amelia continues to honour his memory while showing her thanks to the...
Read moreMarch 16, 2026
Patient Stories
A Recipe for Friendship
The latest Bereavement Cookery Club began in mid-January and has recently come to a close. The sessions provide a welcoming,...
Read moreJanuary 19, 2026
Patient Stories
Three Generations of the Holt Family
Three generations of artistic talent from one local family are being brought together through art and community spirit, as the...
Read moreOctober 10, 2025
Patient Stories
Remembering Gladys at Pendleside’s Light Up a Life Service
This year’s Light Up a Life service will take place on Sunday 21st December at 2.30pm at Pendleside Hospice.
Read moreOctober 1, 2025
Patient Stories
Sandra’s Time with Pendleside and the Joy She Gave
Sandra Bignell’s first visit to Pendleside Hospice came a couple of years after a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis, marking the...
Read moreAugust 20, 2025
Patient Stories
“Why Pendleside Will Always Hold a Place in My Heart”
After nine weeks of care and support, Lesley left feeling – in her own words – “like the team at...
Read moreApril 6, 2025
Patient Stories
Stuart Finds Strength in Supporting Others
In the wake of personal loss, Stuart is using his story to shine a light on the vital support Pendleside...
Read moreMarch 28, 2025
Patient Stories
A Daughter’s Story of Love, Loss and Support
When Elisha’s father, Mohammed Arif, passed away unexpectedly in September 2024, her life changed forever.
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