It was Phil Bates’ wish to remain at home with his dear wife Patsy until his very last breath. With hospice support, Patsy was able to fulfill his wish.

John and Karen Rehm were introduced to Harbour Hospice services soon after John’s shock cancer diagnosis. Knowing they’ll be so well looked after has brought huge relief.

Until Gary Dance experienced Harbour Hospice care, he had thought hospice was “just a place where you go to die”.

A tale of two sisters who moved back in with their mum to care for her in her final weeks, with Hospice support.

As Brent and his eight-year-old son Campbell face their first Christmas without their much-loved wife and mother, Cat, Brent shares how Harbour Hospice has helped them deal with the ‘difficult firsts’.

Harbour Hospice care is available to anyone who needs specialist support at any stage of a life-limiting illness. Elizabeth Apiata was a patient with Harbour Hospice for well over a year and said the support enabled her to focus on the things that gave her joy – like flowers and her family. 

When Colin Bartrom’s pain became too much for him to bear he reluctantly agreed to a short stay at our Inpatient Unit. He’s now home again and coping beautifully, with the loving support of his family.