Sarah’s story

Here, Sarah shares how her Uncle’s legacy has ensured other local families can receive the support they need from the Sobell House team when faced with life-shattering news. “My husband only lived for ten weeks following his diagnosis as the cancer had already spread...

Supporting people through loss

I was inspired to become a bereavement support worker after working as a nurse at Sobell House for three years and discovering I was passionate about providing emotional support to families and relatives. I started volunteering in March 2024 and it has been the most...

Our Hub Heroes

Maria, a Specialist Nurse and Hub Team Coordinator who has worked at Sobell House for four years, shares more… The Hub team provides support and advice to patients and their families, as well as GPs, district nurses, and other health and care professionals. Our job is...

My Lovely Postcards 2025

What is the Beth Bursary Fund? Established in 2017 in loving memory of Beth Foreman, Beth’s Bursary Fund supports nurses to receive further training and education in palliative care. Continuing professional development is key to providing the very best care, so by...

Winter Walk 2025

Join us on Sunday 2 March for a fun and frosty walk. This year, you have the choice of two walking routes – 2.5 or 4.8 miles – which are both accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users. You can decide on the day which route you’d prefer to take. Dogs are also...