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Roy was devastated after the loss of his wife Pat, who was cared for by Martlets. At first, he was reticent about ‘talk therapy’, but now he’s keen to encourage other bereaved men to get this support.

"The medical care was just incredible, and there was holistic support that looked after every aspect of Gordon’s health and our family’s wellbeing too."

"There was something about Martlets that always felt calming and comforting right from when we walked through the door. They did so much more than just managing the medical side of things and really listened to what Dad wanted and to us as a family."

"He really tried to be independent. That's what mattered to him most – to be independent for as long as possible"

Rita, who is 95, volunteered for Martlets for 14 years in various roles, up until the age of 85. She shares the moving story that inspired her to volunteer after her husband died.