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A gift of crocheted gifts for other patients and families

Posted By Marpm83

"A gift of crocheted gifts for other patients and families"

About: St Lukes Hospice

(as a staff member posting for a carer/relative),

Back in May my Dad took his last breaths at St Luke's Hospice with my Mum and my brother at his bedside.  I wasn't able to be there which I found incredibly difficult.  

Patricia (from the Patient Family Support Service) phoned me and talked me through everything that was happening and helped me to feel connected through every moment.  You gave my Dad a small knitted heart to hold which I now have and treasure.

It means so much to me that I wanted to crochet some hearts for you to use as you did with me.  They have been made with so much love and I hope they can provide some small comfort in peoples' darkest hours.

Thanks so much for your warmth, support and kindness.

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Response from Lorraine Gilbert, Director of Patient Services , Patient Services, St Luke's Hospice (Harrow and Brent) nearly 2 years ago
Lorraine Gilbert
Director of Patient Services , Patient Services,
St Luke's Hospice (Harrow and Brent)

Submitted on 10/08/2023 at 15:33
Published on Care Opinion at 15:33

picture of Lorraine Gilbert

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback at what must be a very difficult time for you.

We are pleased that Patricia (from the Patient Family Support Service) was able to help you feel connected through every moment at that you weren't able to be by your Dad's bedside and that you have the knitted heart that he held for you to hold and treasure.

It was thoughtful of you to crochet hearts for us to use with other loved ones as we did with you. We recognise that they have been made with much love and we are sure they will provide comfort in peoples' time of need.

Thank you so much for feedback, we value all feedback.

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