When a patient is going through a very difficult time, we aim to improve their quality of life and ‘put life into every day’ to ensure that they and their family can make the most of the time they have together. In this section you can read some of the true stories of people living with a life limiting illness, and their families, who we have cared for at the hospice.

Loving life and keeping fit

Loving life and keeping fit

Peter, 73, is an active family man, who loves life and keeping fit. After his diagnosis of st...

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Love and laughter; why the hospice means so much

Love and laughter; why the hospice means so much

Why Fundraising, Why Teesside Hospice? My story.  ...

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Comfort and Care

Comfort and Care

Six months ago we asked for your support so that we could buy 10 urgently needed specialist b...

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Creating precious memories

Creating precious memories

“Christmas was so joyful at the hospice. Like a big family, everyone pulled out all t...

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"Because I Care"

"Because I Care"

To mark #YoungCarersAwareness day we wanted to introduce you to Adara, who helps to ca...

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We don’t give up at the hospice

We don’t give up at the hospice

It was just like any other normal day when Ena noticed her clothes seemed to be too big. She h...

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The hospice gave us hope

The hospice gave us hope

“Pat was originally diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003, but was eventually given the all cle...

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They took care of us all

They took care of us all

“At 85 years young Dad was fit, healthy and enjoying life surrounded by his family. When he wa...

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Paula renews vows at hospice

Paula renews vows at hospice

Paula and Simon Lazar from Linthorpe, recently renewed their wedding vows at Tees...

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Family share story in film

Family share story in film

Following a long battle with multiple brain tumours, Dad-of-two Paul Deighton sadly passed awa...

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Carol's Story

Carol's Story

Since being re-diagnosed with Breast Cancer, Carol, 57, has been coming to our Day Hos...

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Memories to cherish

Memories to cherish

When Phil Lince and his family were given the news that his wife’s condition had worse...

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Dream come true

Dream come true

Teesside Hospice make young woman’s dream come true...

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Help us to buy urgently needed specialist beds

Help us to buy urgently needed specialist beds

The nursing team at Teesside Hospice are on a mission to raise enough money to fund 10 urgentl...

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New Services

New Services

At Teesside Hospice we care for local people and families affected by terminal illness...

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My Sunflower Story

My Sunflower Story

Every sunflower has a story The Sunflower – a symbol of h...

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Ballet and lots of laughs

Ballet and lots of laughs

An amazing afternoon of ballet and having fun... We've had an ama...

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Living my best life

Living my best life

When Kuiama Patton’s partner Chris, died from a fatal blood clot, she didn’t know whe...

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Help us care this Christmas: with Marion

Help us care this Christmas: with Marion

Marion talks to us about how the Hospice has helped over the last two years, and how her opin...

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Hospice Heroes

Hospice Heroes

It's been a very busy year over at the Hospice, and everything has been up in the air. Althou...

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Patient Comfort Appeal Update

Patient Comfort Appeal Update

Last year we asked for your support in raising money for our Patient Comfort Appeal. This was ...

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NEW: Bereavement Counselling Referral Service

NEW: Bereavement Counselling Referral Service

Over in Bereavement Counselling they have been working on something extremely important, and ...

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We care about helping local people

We care about helping local people

I wanted to make a difference, and help the local community. ...

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The power of volunteering

The power of volunteering

Chris, 23 is a Marketing student at Teesside University, he also volunteers at the Hospice wh...

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My Favourite Charity

My Favourite Charity

Ruby Learman, was 11 years old when her Grandad died two years ago. She wanted to share her e...

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Be happy, love life and live it to it's fullest

Be happy, love life and live it to it's fullest

Aishah got diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer late 2019 after she thought she had a hernia...

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Staying together

Staying together

Audrey, 90, was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus i...

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Live is about Living

Live is about Living

Whilst the last year has been very difficult, the Lymphoe...

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Nothing is as painful as losing my Mum.

Nothing is as painful as losing my Mum.

After 40 years, this year, we were offered our very FIRST place in the London Maratho...

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A new lease of life

A new lease of life

Les, 70, came to the hospice on end of life care, after being diagnosed with Mesothelioma....

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With a little help from a friend

With a little help from a friend

Raghib has seen first-hand the care and support the hospice has on families within the...

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How we've really been affected during the covid-19 pandemic.

How we've really been affected during the covid-19 pandemic.

As we learn to adapt to normal living, we’ve reflected on what really has been the most diffi...

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Covid-19: Our Charity Shops

Covid-19: Our Charity Shops

When the pandemic hit us in March 2020 no one knew what to expect. What we did know as a char...

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Long Service Awards 20/21

Long Service Awards 20/21

Today we celebrated some of the incredible individuals that work for us. We got together to sh...

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Stokesley Shop - CLOSED

Stokesley Shop - CLOSED

Please note our Teesside Hospice Stokesley shop will be closed on Saturday 18th  & S...

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Hospice Care - Why?

Hospice Care - Why?

This week we're focusing on why hospice care is important to our local community. If you've n...

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Hospice Care Week - Memory Makers

Hospice Care Week - Memory Makers

Channon is our Fundraising Manager. Not only does she see how our supporters really impact th...

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Hospice Care Week - Lisa

Hospice Care Week - Lisa

As we reach the middle of Hospice Care Week, Lisa, Outreach Nurse Practitioner wanted to expl...

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Hospice Care Week - Abbie

Hospice Care Week - Abbie

Abbie and her siblings have lived the last few years without their mam, and although it's sad...

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Grief Matters

Grief Matters

Brian’s daughter, Nicola died at 3 months old, and his son, Graeme died at the age of ...

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My Misconceptions and How They Were Challenged

My Misconceptions and How They Were Challenged

Since the pandemic we have had a shortage of volunteers. We’ve been working hard to get more ...

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Life is Still Worth Living

Life is Still Worth Living

We spoke with Aishah last Summer as she shared her experience of being diagnosed with stage 4...

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2021 Light Up A Life - Book of Memories

2021 Light Up A Life - Book of Memories

As part of our yearly Light up a Life service we produce our lovely Book of Memories. ...

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Taking the reins, David Smith. Heading into retirement, Jane Bradshaw

Taking the reins, David Smith. Heading into retirement, Jane Bradshaw

A LEADING light in the field of palliative and end of life care is stepping into the breach a...

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STAR Award Nomination

STAR Award Nomination

We are delighted to confirm we have been nominated for the 2022 STAR Awards with South Tees A...

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Team Teesside Reflect

Team Teesside Reflect

On Wednesday 23rd March, Team Teesside got together ...

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Tees Tech Awards support Teesside Hospice

Tees Tech Awards support Teesside Hospice

It was announced today that the Tees Tech Awards will also be a significant night for Teesside...

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Teesside Hospice and MFC Foundation announce charity partnership

Teesside Hospice and MFC Foundation announce charity partnership

Teesside Hospice and MFC Foundation have announced they will be working together on a number ...

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The hospice gave me faith and belief

The hospice gave me faith and belief

Christine, 74, recently stayed in our specialist in-patient unit. She was blown away with the...

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People have this misconception that it’s a place to come to die, it’s not

People have this misconception that it’s a place to come to die, it’s not

Chris was diagnosis with a Brain Tumour. Lynne his wife has spoken to us about the care they ...

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Heartbreak as brave and doting mum-of-two dies after battle with cancer

Heartbreak as brave and doting mum-of-two dies after battle with cancer

Heartbreak as brave and doting mum-of-two dies after battle with cancer A heartbro...

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'Help us before it is too late' - pleas from North East Hospices

'Help us before it is too late' - pleas from North East Hospices

Credit: The Northern Echo, Friday 3rd February 2023 North East Hosp...

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Dedicated to Care: 28 Years of Compassion at Teesside Hospice

Dedicated to Care: 28 Years of Compassion at Teesside Hospice

Kimberley Hunt, Clinical Practice Development Nurse, has worked at Teesside Hospice since 6...

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Spreading Compassion and Care Beyond Our Walls: Launching Our Hospice Community Outreach Program

Spreading Compassion and Care Beyond Our Walls: Launching Our Hospice Community Outreach Program

Teesside Hospice “Community Outreach” will be the first of its kind in the area for pe...

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Joining The Movement: Our Hospice's Commitment to Dying Matters Week 2023

Joining The Movement: Our Hospice's Commitment to Dying Matters Week 2023

For Dying Matters Awareness Week 2023, we’ll be focusing on Dying Matters at work. Sta...

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"Everyone's Got a Story If You Scratch The Surface": Dr Jon's Story

"Everyone's Got a Story If You Scratch The Surface": Dr Jon's Story

Dr Jon has been with Teesside Hospice for six years as the Hospice Physician. He quali...

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Supporting Patients and Families Through Grief: A Bereavement Counsellor Shares Her Story

Supporting Patients and Families Through Grief: A Bereavement Counsellor Shares Her Story

Nicola Clark, Bereavement Counsellor “My job role is to offer berea...

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Caroline's Dragonfly Story

Caroline's Dragonfly Story

My name is Caroline and I would like to share part of my grieving journey, following the unti...

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Anita's Story

Anita's Story

Anita's Story, about her son, Liam, and how she benefitted from our Counselling Service....

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Painting for Palliative Care - Michele's Story

Painting for Palliative Care - Michele's Story

We caught up with Michele Tweddle who lost her brother at the hospice, and wanted to give bac...

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Honouring Jonny's Spirit: Running the Warsaw Marathon

Honouring Jonny's Spirit: Running the Warsaw Marathon

When she wanted to do something to honour her late brother, Teesside businesswoman Claire Pre...

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"I often wonder what he'd look like, or if I'd have had Grandchildren."

"I often wonder what he'd look like, or if I'd have had Grandchildren."

Barbara, shares her story on why she supports Light up a Life. ...

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“Until it happens to you, you don’t realise how important company is”.

“Until it happens to you, you don’t realise how important company is”.

Chris, shares his story on why he supports Light up a Life.  I suppor...

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"Light up a life to me, means JJ’s name lives on forever".

"Light up a life to me, means JJ’s name lives on forever".

Debbie, shares her story on why she supports Light up a Life. ...

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It’s never too late to do something to help your journey

It’s never too late to do something to help your journey

Isobel, shares her story on why she supports Light up a Life.  ...

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To remember my parents during Light up a Life is my way to keep their memory alive

To remember my parents during Light up a Life is my way to keep their memory alive

Linda, shares her story on why she supports Light up a Life. I've supported...

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Giving Love with Care this Christmas

Giving Love with Care this Christmas

Giving Love with Care this Christmas “My name’s Sarah, I’m only from down the road...

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