"A precious gift for us as a family"

In Sept 2021 my Mum was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and it was agreed she was not well enough for cancer treatment. She came home from hospital and we were told she had a few weeks to live. A care package was put in place, we were allocated a hospice team and the Moyle District Nurses were with us the whole journey. 

I cannot praise the Moyle District nurses, Olivia, Georgia, Margaret and Laura, highly enough. They were a reassuring smiling face when we needed help and advice. They made sure Mum was monitored at all times and would ensure she had any medication or equipment she required. They liaised with the hospice nurses and the doctor's surgery when needed. When she was having problems with her bowels they came every day until the issue was resolved. They gave excellent care to both Mum and the rest of the family.

The Hospice Nurses - Tim and Debbie were a fantastic support to the whole family. They explained everything to Mum and what we as a family could expect. They made sure Dad, who has early stages of dementia, understood what was happening so he was prepared. They either called in person or telephoned at least once a week. They were kind and gentle with Mum and answered any questions she had to make sure she remained calm. 

The care team from the Northern Trust - our main carers being - Anna and Marcheta have been superb and nothing was too much trouble. They were very caring and cheered Mum up every day. They looked after Mum until we required a double team from Marie Curie over Mum's last two weeks.

The Marie Curie Carers came in for the last two weeks of Mum's life and ensured she was able to stay at home to die - a precious gift for us as a family. 

As a family we could not have had Mum at home until she died with out all the excellent support and help we had from everyone.

We were lucky to have Mum for 6 months and not just a few weeks and the care she received was a big part of this