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Category: Patient Stories

Confidence through Cooking

Recently some of Phyllis Tuckwell's patients attended a Confidence through Cooking session, part of the Living Well Creative Programme held at The Beacon Centre in Guildford. They got hands-on

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Camping experience accessible for all

This summer Shooting Star Children's Hospices took some supported children and young adults to Woodlarks, a beautiful campsite in the Surrey Hills that is specifically created to enable a camping

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Summer Pamper Days

Patients and carers at Phyllis Tuckwell's recent Pamper Days this summer were treated to massages, manicures, pedicures, haircuts and makeovers from the amazing team of complementary therapists

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Andrew’s Story

"When I was first diagnosed I was so scared, but now I know that there are people and facilities out there that are going to help you, at any time of day or night, if you need it." “Up until

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Milan’s Story

Parents Phoebe and Zayne’s lives irrevocably changed in November 2020, when their five-year-old son, Milan, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. “When we got the results, it was utterly

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Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony

Phyllis Tuckwell were delighted to help one of their patients, Sua, and her family organise a traditional Chinese wedding tea ceremony, to celebrate the engagement of Sua and Tim’s daughter

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Ellie’s Cow – Art from the heart

The cow that stands in Christopher’s garden was originally part of the Surrey Cow Parade in 2016 before being donated to the hospice. Years of being outdoors had faded the original designs, so

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Making precious memories

Phyllis Tuckwell were delighted to help one of their IPU patients, John, and his wife Tina celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this week! The happy couple enjoyed lunch and a glass or

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Pam B’s Story

“I was referred to Phyllis Tuckwell about three years ago, just before Covid came along,” said Pam. “Immediately you feel that there’s a warmth and a support around you. I can’t tell you

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Andrew T’s Story

When he was 18, Andrew was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Over the years he had several operations and many therapy sessions, but was eventually given the news that there was nothing more that

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