The Life & Loss Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the "Life and Loss" podcast, brought to you by Forest Holme Hospice in Poole, Dorset. In this episode, Clive discusses his experience of love and loss of his wife Sandie as they faced the unexpected challenges of both ME and cancer after 30 years of marriage.

He explains journey of initial triumphs and then downturns with her health that led them through hospital visits, palliative care, and ultimately to Forest Holme Hospice.

About Forest Holme Hospice:
Forest Holme Hospice provides palliative and end-of life-care and support to more than 1,500 people each year across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness.
Forest Holme Hospice Charity was set-up to ensure that everyone in the local community affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement gets the care and support they need, either at home or in our dedicated hospice facility.

Follow Forest Holme Hospice:
● Website: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk
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● Facebook:   / forestholme 
● Twitter: https://x.com/ForestHolme
● LinkedIn:   / forest-holme-hospice-charity 



What is The Life & Loss Podcast?

‘Life & Loss’ is a new 21-part podcast series from Forest Holme Hospice Charity offering support and guidance for individuals facing a life-limiting illness or navigating grief.

Episodes will be released every week and the series brings together individuals of different ages and backgrounds with unique first-hand experiences, alongside healthcare professionals, to share their stories, knowledge, information, and strategies for coping with the many challenges associated with life-limiting illnesses and grief.