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"A special place"

About: Strathcarron Hospice / In-Patient Unit

(as a relative),

My husband was admitted to Strathcarron Hospice late November 2017. He is terminally ill with cancer. We also have a specialist nurse from Strathcarron who visits regularly at home who has been a great help to us both. She suggested it was time he was admitted to Strathcarron for pain management as his pain management at the time was not working so well. The word hospice scares many people for various reasons but on admission he/we were made very welcome indeed. A beautiful room with beautiful views and everyone so kind made it all the bit easier for my husband. On the second day I noticed a difference in my husband the fear etc had gone and he looked relaxed and alot happier I could come whenever I wanted which pleased my husband too. The staff were all lovely and made me feel relieved and kept me updated with everything regarding his care and treatment.

Family, grandchildren and friends were all made to feel welcome.

I have known for many many years that Strathcarron is a special place, until you are personally involved with the care of a loved one you realise just how special it is.

Every member of staff are special and I like to call them "earths angels". Thank you Strathcarron for being there.

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Response from Lesley Whitelaw, Senior Nurse, Patient Services, Strathcarron Hospice 6 years ago
Lesley Whitelaw
Senior Nurse, Patient Services,
Strathcarron Hospice
Submitted on 06/02/2018 at 16:50
Published on Care Opinion at 16:52


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Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on your husband's care in the Hospice's In-Patient Unit. We are very pleased to know that you all felt supported as a family - right through to your grandchildren. It is particulary important for us to know that we helped alleviate your fears and that you and your husband very quickly felt relaxed and that you were always updated on aspects of his care.

Thank you again for you feedback to us and I will make sure your post is shared with all members of the team.

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