With a sprinkling of Disney magic… January 9th, 2020 Posted in Patient Stories On 24 November 2019, what started out as a simple patient/nurse conversation about a Boba Fett, Star Wars character tattoo, revealed a mu...
George’s Story December 20th, 2019 Posted in Patient Stories, Supporter Stories George Knight’s mum, Shelley, was diagnosed with secondary cancer last New Year’s Eve, 31st December 2018. This year, Shelley’s fam...
Pompey Lad and Beloved Brother November 1st, 2019 Posted in Patient Stories Our Remembrance Display at the Living Well Centre pays tribute to Denis Langford who died in the Second World War. Denis’ brother T...
Rowans Hospice Celebrates 25 Years of Hospice Care October 25th, 2019 Posted in Hospice News Today, 25th October, Rowans Hospice celebrates 25 years of providing free care and support to adults in our community who have a life-lim...
Successful CHKS Re-accreditation Recognises Our Dedication To Delivering Quality Services October 17th, 2019 Posted in Hospice News Rowans Hospice is delighted to announce that following a comprehensive inspection survey and report by CHKS, the leading provider of heal...
This is “What it Takes” October 11th, 2019 Posted in Hospice News Ever wondered what it actually takes to provide Hospice Care? This week Hospice UK has been sharing key facts from the number of staff re...
Lyndsay’s “Couch to 5k” to Half Marathon Challenge. October 7th, 2019 Posted in Supporter Stories Lyndsay Burder took on the “couch to 5k” challenge as an incentive to get fit and out and about in a new location. Just 18 mo...
Gillian’s Story October 3rd, 2019 Posted in Volunteer Stories Gillian Parson, from Purbrook, is a retired nurse, who now volunteers at Rowans Living Well Centre It is a joy to be able to volunteer he...
Myra’s Story July 17th, 2019 Posted in Patient Stories "One of the doctors came to speak to us on the first day and after he had finished discussing David and all of his care needs, he asked m...
David’s Story July 10th, 2019 Posted in Patient Stories "I want people to know how wonderful this place is. It is more than the support you get, it’s the warm welcome, it’s the whole ambiance o...
Report On Hospice Funding Crisis May 24th, 2019 Posted in Hospice News During May a media story on ITV News followed an investigation undertaken by Hospice UK, which revealed that hospices in the U.K. are fac...
Both Sides Now April 18th, 2019 Posted in Hospice News Rowans Psychology & Bereavement Service Lead, Paul Beadon talks about “Both Sides Now”, a play based on bereavement, loss...
