Val Thorneycroft, from South Gosforth, has been coming to our Day Hospice every Friday for the last two years. Here, Val explains how she benefits from a range of services offered by our team. "When my Macmillan Nurse suggested referring me to St Oswald's, I was really surprised as I...

Andrew & Carol Andrew’s mum, Carol, died in March 2006 after fighting breast cancer for almost three years. Andrew explains: “Mum originally came to the Hospice as a day treatment patient in the Lymphoedema Clinic. It wasn’t until around October last year that she was...

Elaine Quinn from Heaton has been bringing her son, Daniel, for specialist short breaks at St Oswald’s for five years. Daniel greatly benefits from his visits, but so too does Elaine - as St Oswald’s is committed to providing a service to carers as well. Elaine explains: ...

John Grinsell, a retired architect from Killingworth has been visiting St Oswald’s Day Hospice every Wednesday for the last three and a half years. John was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) thirteen years ago and was referred to St Oswald’s by his MND Specialist...

Jeff Rowland is a locally based Artist from Wallsend. Now living in Monkseaton, Jeff’s work is critically acclaimed and sells all over the world. In May 2006, Jeff’s Dad was an Inpatient at St Oswald’s. After a short stay, he sadly died from Cancer. Here, Jeff tells his...

Bill Longstaff , aged 58, from Morpeth, explains how he benefits from St Oswald’s. Bill has been a regular visitor to our Day Hospice for over two years. Bill said: “I thoroughly enjoy coming to Day Hospice, I’ve made new friends and it’s great to be able to...

Julie Slater, aged 48 from Chapel House has been coming to our Day Services for lymphoedema treatment for the last 18 months. The lymphoedema is a result of radiotherapy, which caused Julie’s arm to swell up to double its normal size. Julie explains: “I was diagnosed with breast...