A Strathcarron Hospice patient enjoyed an afternoon of gardening and then welcomed a special visitor thanks to staff recently.

 

Albert Newton, known to friends and family as ‘Eddie’ shared with Hospice staff that he loves gardening and used to keep allotments which brought him a lot of happiness and joy. He also enjoys watching horse racing.

 

One of our Rehab Assistants Sandra Fleming supported Eddie to do some planting with the flowers he planted sitting on the patio outside his room, so he can keep an eye on them and water when needed.

 

Eddie from Airth, who is receiving palliative care support at the Hospice, also got to meet special visitor Stevie whilst out in the garden. Stevie is a local horse who was brought to the Hospice by local resident Fiona Newlands.

 

Sandra said: “At Strathcarron Hospice when we talk to the people we support about making every moment count and goal setting we ask ‘what matters to you?’

 

“When Eddie shared with staff that he really enjoys gardening, it was a pleasure to help him have time doing that in our garden. What a lovely afternoon we all had. I also got some top gardening tips from Eddie!

 

“He shared with us that he enjoyed the community feeling of being able to share all the fruit and vegetables he had grown with his friends and family. It was nice to hear some stories about his life and what he enjoys doing.

 

“Stevie paid a surprise visit and took a liking to Eddie’s packet of shortbread! Eddie joked that we had picked Stevie to come to visit him especially as he is black and white and Eddie is a huge Sunderland FC fan!”

 

Ian Renton, Eddie’s nephew, said: “My uncle Eddie had a brilliant time. Thanks to everyone at Strathcarron Hospice for their support and care and to Fiona for bringing Stevie round to visit.”