“My Grandee Eddie was a very proud Welshman. He had a big heart in his 4ft 11″ frame. He loved cricket, especially Glamorgan, and was known to burst into tears if he heard even the first few words of song from any male voice choir from ‘the valleys’...
Sir Michael’s philanthropy – continued today through the Sobell Foundation – has supported countless charitable causes across the UK. Here, his granddaughter and Sobell Foundation trustee, Gaie Scouller, reflects on the man behind the name. “My grandfather, Sir...
“I joined Sobell House in 2003 – from the start, my role combined clinical care and teaching, and over time I also took on national responsibilities, including serving as President of the Association for Palliative Medicine and later as National Clinical Director. My...
“Sobell House celebrates a significant anniversary this year – 50 years of care. As we have been researching the history of Sobell House to share with you, it is clear that we have remained true to the vision of the founder of the modern hospice movement, Dame...
“Several years ago, when I was still working, I was talking to a nurse who told me she worked at Sobell House. I asked how it made her feel, as it seemed such a sad place to be, but she enlightened me by saying that, although it was obviously sad at times, she felt...
