Stories

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Christine, Staff and Norman Cook in our IPU

Caring for Christine

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Christine – who used to be a keen sea swimmer – received care on Martlets’ inpatient unit. She talks about the various ways our staff have offered support.

jean part of my journey

Jean’s journey with Martlets

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Jean is a Martlets outpatient and is receiving care from our community nursing and rehab teams at home, as well as taking part in several of our wellbeing groups online. She explains how Martlets is helping her do more of what she loves.

Caring for Sally at Christmas

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Marion’s sister Sally was cared for by Martlets in 2017. She died on Boxing Day on the inpatient unit and Marion was by her side. Here, Marion tells us how the team at Martlets made Christmas feel special even though Sally was nearing the end of her life.

Jo, her sister and dad at Christmas

Remembering Jo’s dad at Christmas

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Jo’s father John, who died in November 2021, was cared for by Martlets at home and on our inpatient unit. Jo talks about the care he received and how she and her family will be remembering him this Christmas.