Young granddaughter of former hospice patient has offered inspiring words about Weston Hospicecare.
She also urges youngsters to join her in taking part in the charity’s photo competition in conjunction to the Grand Pier’s Grand Christmas Light Switch on event taking place on 24 November.
Poppy Biddle, 10, from Locking experienced the hospice’s care when her Nanny Lyn Biddle was cared for by the hospice in 2020.
Poppy says “She felt the most comfortable and happiest here.
“Her room felt like a mini apartment. Something that surprised me about the hospice was one week I came in and Nanny didn’t seem her best. A week later she was her old self again, somehow!”
Weston Hospicecare are specialists in symptom control and pain management and 40% of patients who are admitted to the Inpatient Unit are discharged home or referred to other hospice services.
“The hospice takes care of whoever needs it” says Poppy.
She continues “They are like a mini family because they not only care for patients but everyone impacted too.
“Whenever I walked in, there was always treats. One time I got leftover cake!
“Even though what happened is sad, the hospice is a happy place. I remember getting my last birthday present from Nanny here.”
The hospice endeavours to provide memorable moments for its patients each and every day.
It cost £4.5million each year to run the charity, with 80% of funding coming from supporters every year.
Poppy is supporting the hospice in November by taking part in the photo competition in conjunction with the Grand Pier’s Grand Christmas Light Switch on.
Children are asked to paint, draw or create a piece of art resembling the Grand Pier. Photos of your entry must be sent to kirsty.simmons@westonhospicecare.org.uk by 9 November. More information about this is available on the hospice’s website. Click here to find out more information.
The hospice serves Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset and Sedgemoor areas and provides palliative care to people in those areas with a life-limiting condition.
Poppy finished by emotionally summing up in three words what the hospice means to her. She said “Caring, loving and helpful.”