Stories

"I do massage treatments for patients and their carers – they both need relaxation to alleviate the discomforts of their physical and emotional distress"

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"

In this short film Jane tells us what mattered most to her brother Richard and her family. She tells us about the care Richard received at Martlets and how Richard felt 'privileged' to be here.

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.

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.