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“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

“Lucie was always smiling,” said Simon. “She was full of happiness and kindness.” We met 23 years ago and were friends for a long time before we got together. Then we moved in

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices have been part of Zoë, and her parents, Britt and Adrian’s lives since she was just eight weeks old. With her daughter now 14, Britt tells how Shooting

As well as caring for patients, Phyllis Tuckwell also support their relatives and carers, because they understand that living with an advanced or terminal illness affects the whole

Nigel is supported by Phyllis Tuckwell’s Living Well services. Under the care of Living Well sister, Rachel, Nigel was invited to take part in a Living Well with Illness programme, which is an