“In September 2008 we had recently celebrated 41 years of marriage when Sheila was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. After the enormous shock and going through hospital care, our family was introduced to Sobell House in early November. Very soon the...
“Pat, who had given so much of her working life to others as a Barns Unit Researcher and PA to the HR Coordinator at the Radcliffe Infirmary, received the unwanted call-back following what she had hoped would be a routine mammography appointment. The call was...
“When I retired and was thinking of ways of using my time, I realised that hospice care was something that was already in the back of my mind. I have always known about Sobell House, having grown up and worked in Oxford. My decision to volunteer did not result...
We wanted to let you know that our Headington charity shop will be closing its doors on Saturday 28 March. This has been a very difficult decision. As a hospice charity, we must make sure that every pound we spend helps provide the best possible care. Unfortunately,...
“My husband Terry was cared for at Sobell House in August 2002. He had a malignant brain tumour and we knew he was not going to get better. He spent the last three weeks of his life there, receiving care around the clock. I still remember the nurses who looked...
