Karen and her parents were all diagnosed with terminal cancer within a four-month period. It was a devastating time for the family, but since then Martlets has supported Karen and helped her maintain her mobility and independence.
Raz Helalat is a local restaurateur and long-term supporter of Martlets. He tells us about his new role as a Martlets ambassador and his upcoming event at one of his restaurants, The Salt Room.
Keeley’s mum was cared for by Martlets four years ago. He will be marrying fiancée Georgie this November and they will be supporting Martlets at their wedding in memory of his mum.
Helen on our learning and development team is taking on the Shear Drop this October. She tells us why she’s chosen this particular challenge to fundraise for Martlets.
Dr Rishma Pau is a consultant in palliative medicine at Martlets and was a key member of the clinical team looking after Gordon, a patient with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Gordon received care at home and on our inpatient unit.
Ward Matron Sam Bennett heads up the nursing team on Martlets’ inpatient unit. She tells us why she’s looking forward to moving to the new Hospice and what it will mean for patient care.
Heidi is Martlets’ rehab clinical team lead and a specialist palliative care occupational therapist. She talks about the care Gordon received from the rehab team and also shares her hopes for the new hospice building.
