Stories & resources

The people behind our care.

Real stories from patients, families and volunteers and practical resources to help you through.

Real stories

The people behind our care.

Palliative care isn’t about keeping you alive, it’s about keeping you living

Mayo Hospice allowed Orla Freeman to be a wife, rather than a carer.

Resources for families

Understanding palliative care

A plain-language guide for families.

Coping with grief

Guidance and gentle support after a loss.

Helping children grieve

How to talk with children about illness and loss.

These stories are only possible because of you.

Your support funds the care behind every one of them.

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Your gift today keeps a hospice bed open tomorrow.

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