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My parents.

Posted By Theophania

"My parents."

About: Forest Holme Hospice

(as a relative),

Four years ago my mum's nurse mentioned a place called Forest Holme Hospice. My stomach churned in anxiety, the word even scared me. Then I quickly realised how magical and amazing Forest Holme was. Instantly wrapped in a hug of care beyond care. I knew my mum was in safe hands.

My mum died with love all around her by us and the nursing Angel's. Fifteen months later we were back with my dad but I knew what was waiting. I was looked after and supported to cope with the the passing of both my parents. After this I knew my heart belonged to Forest Holme. My husband did a charity Skydive and I did a charity brave the shave. I'm now also a volunteer for them and it's made my life fulfilled.

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Response from Saskie Dorman, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Forest Holme Hospice, University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust 4 years ago
Saskie Dorman
Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Forest Holme Hospice,
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Doctor

Submitted on 02/07/2020 at 22:34
Published on Care Opinion on 03/07/2020 at 09:27

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Dear Theophania,

Thank you so much for writing about your family's experiences of Forest Holme, remembering both your mum and your dad. We try to make a difference, but the way you talk about this is really special and very moving. "Instantly wrapped in a hug of care beyond care" just says so much. The whole team will be touched by your words.

Thank you and your husband for all you do to support Forest Holme - people like you help us to continue making a difference.

In sharing your experiences you're really helping others too - helping people to be less afraid of hospices, and of dying. That's an amazing thing to do.

With all best wishes,

Saskie

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