Toni’s Hospice Journey
A bride’s wedding day is always special, but for Toni Walsh it was an even more emotional occasion. She knew her husband Tim Longden had only days left to live. The Macclesfield couple were married at East Cheshire Hospice in February 2020, weeks after Tim had been diagnosed with a brain tumour. They had been […]
Talking About Dementia
Clues that someone may have early stage dementia are shown in different ways, according to Sharon Hurley, Dementia Services Co-ordinator at East Cheshire Hospice. She said: “Early signs of dementia are often shown in everyday living, like forgetting simple tasks. “Someone may enjoying singing and forgets the words. That’s why at our Singing Together groups […]
Elspeth Retires from volunteering after 33 Years
One of our longest serving volunteers Elspeth Julian has retired after 33 years with the Hospice. Elspeth, from Prestbury, has been an adult bereavement counsellor almost since the day the Hospice opened its doors in 1988. A special afternoon tea marked Elspeth’s farewell and well-earned retirement. It also gave colleagues the chance to thank her […]