Living with a terminal diagnosis in a rural area can mean isolation and limited access to hospitals and support, especially if travel or mobility is a challenge. Families become carers, lives change, and uncertainty grows. At a time when everything feels overwhelming; accessible, compassionate nursing care is vital to maintain dignity, independence, and wellbeing close to home. Many local people don't have access to the nursing care they desperately need. This appeal can help us to change that.

At Dove Cottage, we help people take the first steps towards living well. Our accessible transport brings patients to the hospice, where our team provides holistic physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support uniquely tailored to each individual. We build confidence, reduce isolation, and support both patients and families to feel empowered, maintain independence, and remain at home for as long as possible.