This is hospice care
A different kind of care When people hear they need to be admitted to hospice care, they often picture a hospital ward – cold and clinical. But hospice care is something entirely different. It’s about caring for the person, not just their condition, and offering comfort, dignity, and peace during a challenging time. At the […]
Countess of Brecknock Hospice joins national campaign to change perceptions of hospice care
We are proud to be one of over 143 hospices taking part in the “This is Hospice Care” campaign, a national initiative facilitated by Hospice UK. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities and to shift public perceptions of hospice care. The campaign, launching on the 17 February, […]
Donna’s story
We will forever be eternally grateful to every single member of staff there, as was Dad Obviously, nobody wants to be in hospital, so when a bed came up for Dad in the Countess of Brecknock Hospice, we were all pleased as a family as it’s so different to a hospital. You get your own […]
Jane’s story: A precious wedding
“There aren’t really the words to say how incredible the hospice team were.” Jane was diagnosed with cancer in 2021. The following year, while COVID restrictions were still in place, Jane was admitted to Winchester Hospital following a deterioration in her symptoms. The restrictions meant she and Allan had to rely on video calls for […]
