a full hour of care on or Inpatient Unit for a patient receiving essential care, symptom control and pain relief.

an expert counsellor to run a support group session for young adults with a life limiting illness, helping them feel less alone.

4 hours of care, delivered at a patient’s home, during the night, by a compassionate, skilled and experienced Hospice at Home carer.

“My dad spent six days in the hospice. I was with him when he died. We were privileged, because it was such a peaceful, serene, setting. I loved walking through the Firefly Woods in Winsley, seeing the Firefly lights. Just the sense of calm it would bring. I can’t stress enough how in those moments, there is no calm inside you. It’s pure panic, worry, sadness, fear. But it’s such a beautiful place. I was adamant that my dad, Danny, had to have a Firefly light.”

“I think the giving back is the thing that helps us go forward. For me it keeps his name alive. I can use his name freely, I can talk about him. I don’t ever want his name to not be mentioned. I also want his memory to be honoured.”

“She was such a big part of me. And I miss her every second of every minute of every hour of every day. And I just feel that the Firefly Woods is where she is.”

Sue now has a wonderful team of volunteers who have been working tirelessly to keep the woods an accessible and inviting space for everyone to enjoy. We now have clear pathways through our woods and plants and trees to attract more wildlife, as well as spaces to sit and enjoy the peace and tranquillity.