St Cuthbert’s Hospice is full of people with inspirational stories to tell. Patients, families, carers staff and volunteers are our greatest ambassadors and it is a privilege to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences of Hospice life.
Patient Stories
Covid Heroes Recognition
Our Living Well Centre team are thrilled to have been recognised as 'Covid Heroes' in The Newcastle Chronicle.
In Memory
‘Wendy Bus’ Wows Hospice Guests
A brand new patient transport minibus dubbed ‘The Wendy Bus’ has been donated to St Cuthbert’s thanks to the amazing fundraising efforts of a local family.
Patient Stories
Bartek’s Story
Bartosz Balczerski was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in 2019 just two weeks after welcoming his second son into the world.
Volunteer Stories
Maintenance volunteer Michael shares his skills
It's fantastic when we have volunteers who are so willing to help share their skills to help us here at the Hospice.
In Memory
Running in Memory of Mum
This September Elliot Foster, 25, will be running the Great North Run in memory of his mum, Helen Foster, and to raise vital funds for St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham. He will be running in the place his mum had originally secured to run herself before being diagnosed with cancer.
Patient Stories
I feel like I’m on my holidays
Many of us will be dreaming of far off shores at this time of year.
In Memory
Drawing Donated in Memory of Dad
This incredible drawing, inspired by time spent at St Cuthbert’s Hospice with her father, has been donated to us by artist Olwyn Reece. Olwyn’s father Ralph Reece was cared for at the Hospice in January 2019. Ralph was at St Cuthbert’s for just one afternoon before passing away peacefully age 88.
Patient Stories
Adam’s story
Adam Banks from Wingate was just 29 when he passed away at St Cuthbert’s Hospice on 17th August 2021.
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