What you say about us

Every year we touch the lives of hundreds of people. Here are just a few of their comments about Cotswold Care Hospice and what it means to them.

Patients and carers

"I felt apprehensive about coming to the hospice for treatment but after my first visit I felt totally at ease. I cannot speak highly enough of the treatment I've received and the kindness of everyone concerned."

"I can't fault the service I received from the hospice staff and the lymphoedema nurses. That comes from someone who dreaded the thought of having treatment at the hospice. I was so relieved."

"My dad, brother and I cared for mum for the last few days of her life. We really appreciated the support we received from Hospice at Home at night as it was our most anxious time."

What you say about day therapy

"The balance of support and care I received was right for me. You can be yourself, have a bad day and no one judges you. I tell everyone of your wonderful work. Thank you."

"Being able to have a cooked meal is a major benefit to me when energy levels and motivation are low. Art for Health is the therapy that was of the most value to me. Every visit to Cotswold Care is meaningful and benefits me during a difficult time in my life."

"Many minds presume that a hospice only cares for cancer patients. But Cotswold Care is a place of shelter - something that you offer admirably."

"My doctor felt it would be useful for me to get to know you and the support you provide for the terminally ill. I felt that the Art for Health practitioner was prepared to give me as much time as I needed and was ready to discuss any problems I might have."

What you say about complementary therapy

"It was relaxing, something I really looked forward to, giving me "ME" time, which is so valuable to a carer."

Counselling

"It's being able to talk to someone out of the family without worrying that you are going to make them worry more. The hospice staff helped me through a time that I never thought I would ever have to face. I'm so grateful for the time, help and care that they gave me. It was a relief to be able to unburden myself without feeling guilty."

Hospice at Home

"I don't see how the service can be improved. The three nurses who came were kind and caring, excellent in every way. My family were able to rest knowing our loved one was in safe hands."

"I could not have wished for more caring, professional and kind ladies who looked after my dad to give me a rest."

"It was an absolute godsend to have had the Hospice at Home nurse with us on the night my husband died."

"Caring, compassionate, sensitve and supportive - wonderful - for both patient and care."

Health care professionals

"My patients love Cotswold Care Hospice. They find a really warm welcome, enjoy being pampered and have the opportunity to talk about their diagnosis if they want, but don't feel obliged," Dr David Pouncey, GP

Why people support us

"Cotswold Care Hospice, as a local charity, does fantastic work and we are very keen to show our support. Several of us at Kitchen Garden have either benefitted personally from the hospice or have friends or family members who have," Barbara Moinet, director, Kitchen Garden Foods, Stroud.