Cat and Gratitute Shaun the Sheep bench

Loss, love, and sheep

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Earlier this year, Cat’s dad was cared for by Martlets and spent his final days on our inpatient ward. Cat was supported by our bereavement counselling service, and Shaun the Sheep.

Margaret smiling

Remembering Margaret

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Sue’s sister Margaret was a nurse on Martlets’ inpatient unit (IPU).  After becoming ill with terminal cancer, Margaret was cared for in her last days by Martlets on the IPU. Sue shares her story here. 

Colourful knitted jumpers by Sindy

A big warm hug

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Martlets supporter, Sindy, has been knitting and donating colourful jumpers to our shops for the past six years. We wanted to say a special thank you and celebrate her woolly wonderful knits.

Karen smiling

Karen’s Story

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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.