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"Every single person who goes there is going to find something there that will make them feel happier. I get quite depressed with this illness, but when you walk into that room, it is just so

"There are a lot of things that he hasn’t shown any interest in before, but coming along to the Hospice and experiencing them for the first time, suddenly he’s interested in them. He’s keen

Phyllis Tuckwell's chaplain helped Emma and her fiancé Neil to organise a wedding blessing so that David could be part of the celebrations. As well as providing medical, nursing and

Both Shooting Star Children's Hospices have specially adapted hydrotherapy pools, available for the whole family to come and have fun, memorable experiences and enjoy the many physical benefits

“Gem was an incredibly kind and generous lady,” said Adam. “She was genuinely selfless, and brought much light, warmth and love to so many people. She simply made everything in life seem

When Jake was just two, his parents, Karen and Scott, were told their middle child had a metabolic disorder fucosidosis and wouldn’t live past his 5th birthday. Now, with Jake aged 16, mum Karen

“You get the most wonderful feeling when you go to the Hospice,” says Cliff, one of our Living Well patients, and his wife Janet agrees. “It’s a warm, cheerful, caring, happy place. You

Nine-year-old Anais has been supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since she was two months old. Anais comes to the hospice for respite stays, giving her a chance to play and enjoy all

When Rhona’s husband, Chris, was diagnosed with terminal secondary bowel cancer, his GP and hospital referred him to Phyllis Tuckwell. They were contacted by one of our Clinical Nurse

For the families we support, we aim to be there for them in every way we can and help make magical memories. So, when Michelle and Mark were set to tie the knot, we were more than happy to be able