Prior to the passing of victoria, the word hospice had such a poor feeling to it, often “the end”!! The John Eastwood Hospice facilities and staff have made Victoria’s final months so much more positive and some of the most memorable for our family!

Victoria had been a resident of John Eastwood Hospice for over 7 weeks until her final moments. Throughout that time the hospice staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate any needs victoria or my family have ever wanted 24/7. No task is too big or small. The staff have been amazing providing both palliative care to victoria as well as looking after the mental health and well-being for all of our children, and wider family by allowing the littles ones to have sleepovers with mummy (with included hot chocolates and midnight feasts) to arranging a number of small parties for Victoria to enjoy making memories with her closet friends and family. It is basically a hotel on steroids for people in their final moments.

Victoria’s last wish was to give back to other families so that they, if ever in the same position, are able to access and enjoy the facilities at John Eastwood, a charity run hospice. Victoria would love the money to go towards a dedicated children’s area at the hospice which would allow for children of palliative patients to gain therapy through play, whilst also being able to have valuable play time with their own mummies, daddies and grandparents which will give them positive lasting memories when they pass.